Chapter 142: Social Media Stalking

Instead of accepting, I spend a few minutes having a look at his profile, checking his relationship status and going through his profile photos before unwillingly accepting him. I ignore the voice in my head that says I'm Facebook stalking him. I don't want to be rude to a new colleague even if it is him. Within seconds of accepting his friend request I receive an instant message from him.

Andrew: I knew you couldn't stay away : )

I shouldn't reply but I do anyway.

Clara: I don't know what you are talking about. I couldn't refuse your request; our colleagues would have wondered why we weren't friends.

Andrew: Ah... excuses... excuses... as if they'd have noticed. They are an oblivious sort. So tell me, these friends you are meeting up with; do I know them?

Clara: Yes, you do. Anna, Mike and Elle from school.

He replies quickly again. I can almost picture him, still stood in my office doorway, on his phone.