Page 15 of Infinity

CHAPTER 5

ADAM

I read the text that Darcy has sent me back and try to think of a comeback.

ME: I hope he’s not as good looking as me. ;)

Hopefully she’ll see the funny side of that. I wait for the bubbles to appear on the screen to tell me she’s typing but they don’t. Fuck!

I go back to my email I was replying to and act cool. I had a response from one of the magazines I applied to, they were interested because I told them I do photography too so I can mix that with my writing. I send an email back accepting the interview for in two days and look back at my phone; still nothing.

I need to know more about her.

I know she thinks I’m cocky - but I want to show her there’s more to me than that. I’ve never had a reaction to a girl like this before, not where I want to spend more time with her. It’s like she’s got under my skin and set up camp there.

I re-open my document as my phone pings with a message. Quickly opening it up to read it... eager much.

Opening the message, I smile, it’s from her.

Hot mechanic: Ohhh, much hotter. ;)

Smiling, I type out a text to send back to her.

Me: I don’t believe you…

Hot mechanic: Sure, of yourself aren’t ya?!

Me: Of course, I am. LOL

Hot mechanic: You never fail.

Me: I have to keep up appearances. :)

I wait a few minutes for her to reply when she doesn’t I get into bed and scroll through Facebook. A message pops up at the top of my screen, so I tap on it to open it up.

Hot mechanic: OMG! LOL! I’m going to bed, I’m tired and I’ve got an early start. Thanks for the chat.

Me: Anytime babe. I’ll text ya when I fancy another cup of coffee. ;)

She doesn’t answer this time, so I put my phone on the bedside table, settle down and let the vision of a cute little redhead lull me to sleep.

Two days have passed since I’ve seen or spoken to Darcy, I’m trying not to crowd her since the last time I saw her as we parted on good terms, no awkwardness. I don’t mind chasing her but I don’t want to piss her off either. I intend to chase her until she gives in. After speaking to her over texts the other night - it’s made me want to know her even more.

I’ve spent the last two days in either the cafe or my study just writing. I secretly hoped she’d walk into the cafe again, but she didn’t. In all honesty, I was disappointed but it’s done me good and kept me motivated.

I’ve just got a few chapters left of my book, then I can get it ready to send to the publishing house and hope they’ll take it on.

I walk into the house and Todd is in front of the television. I had my interview today, they loved my photos and even my writing, so they offered me the job straight away. I of course accepted, because it’s freelance I can work from home but we have a weekly meeting.

“Hey, bud.” I sit in the chair.

“Hi, what you up to, how did your interview go?” Todd asks me.

“Good, I got the job….”

Cutting me off, Todd answers, “Already?”

“Yeah they offered it me there and then. What can I say, I’m brilliant!”

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