Page 62 of The Thing About My Rival

Meaning what? You remembered the woman’s name?

ME

You’re a funny guy. It was Wilcox.

TOM

Oh, Jesus…

ME

On the bar in an empty pub.

TOM

So you finally found a way to combine your two favorite things - sex and beer.

ME

Honest to fuck,it was amazing.

TOM

It is when you like someone.

ME

Is that what does it?

TOM

That, and actually knowing the person.

ME

She’s fun. And hot. Super fucking annoying sometimes. But hot and fun.

TOM

Annoying can be hot. Hannah drives me nuts sometimes. Anyway, how do you handle the awkwardness at work on Monday?

ME

Thought I’d fill the office with flowers, heart-shaped balloons, and pink fluffy teddy bears. And book an opera singer to serenade her with some tragic Italian love song.

TOM

Great. That won’t be awkward at all. Seriously, what are you going to do?

ME

Maybe pick up a coffee for her on my way in?

TOM

Does she drink coffee?

ME

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