The Girl in the Dream

“Thank you for the treat,” Elena said with a bright smile. “Please let me buy you dinner tomorrow after I get off work.”

“Sure!” Valerie nodded. “I'll see you tomorrow then!”

Elena pulled out her phone from her drenched coat and handed it to Valerie. “Do let me have your number then, Ms. Trixy. I'll call you once I'm finished with work.”

Valerie waved her off and merely said, “Oh, don't worry abou