Page 6 of The Last First Date

Helen:Okay, I’ll try :-) Can I ask another question?

Brody:Yes, but only if I get to ask my last question straight after?

Helen:Deal!

So, what are you looking for on here?

Helen inwardly recoiled as soon as she typed the words. Such. An. Awkward. Question. She clearly had a post-Jonathan hang-up about commitment. She may as well have sent him a gif of Beyoncé singing ‘put a ring on it’.

Brody:Hehe well … let’s just say that even if I thought that dating 6 women at a time was a good idea at this stage in life, I don’t have the time to do that. I like to focus: in all areas.

Oh.

Was that your subtle way of telling me you’re looking for something serious?

Helen:No – well maybe, yes …

Sorry, I just thought I should ask as I’m not much of a dating app person.

In fact, my nan suggested I should sign up …

So, you’re actually the first guy I’ve chatted to.

Helen Pines! You have NO game.

Brody:Well, your nan sounds like a pretty cool lady. So, do I get to ask my question yet?

Helen:Yes of course – sorry!

Brody:Final question: are you free tomorrow?

Helen:Yes, I should be …

Read: I can fit you into my packed schedule, somewhere between scrolling Instagram and Netflix …

Brody:Maybe I can take you for lunch then?

Okay, that is not a hook-up: it’s a proper lunch date.

Helen:That would be lovely. I’m near Truro but maybe we could do the coast?

Brody:If it’s not too far – how about Kynance Cove? There’s a café there that does really good avo toast. Might even be up to your standards ;-)

Oh. My. God.

Helen:Shall we say 1pm?

I’ll get my brother to give me a lift :-)

Brody:I’ll be there.

I’ve enjoyed chatting to you a lot, Helen.

See you tomorrow x

Helen:Me too :-)

See you xx

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