A Familiar Stranger

Just as she spoke, she protested with a pout after hearing what the person on the other line said. “Hey, I haven't even finished!”

Putting her phone back into her pocket, she suggested, “Come, let's leave together. Where are you heading? If it's on the way, I can give you a lift.”

Smiling slightly, I gratefully replied, “Thanks. However, I'll just get a cab. Thanks again.”

She smiled and didn't in