Chapter 172: A Present

Clara's POV:

I'm sitting at my desk responding to an email from my friend Anna. It's Friday yet again and I'm about to call quits for the week. We're all going around to Mike and Sarah's house for dinner tonight.

I'm really looking forward to seeing my friends even if I know they are going to ask me a million and one questions about Andrew. Speaking about Andrew, he should be here any moment.

Ever since my very first day at TRW he has made a habit of hounding me just before I'm due to leave. Anna thinks I should invite Andrew to dinner but I have completely chickened out. My stomach keeps flipping and I'm grateful I haven't eaten since lunch time. I check the clock. He's usually here by now. I'm anxious to see him. It's insane how much things can change in a week.

A week ago, the idea of him hovering in my office doorway, smirking at me would have been something to avoid. Now it's something I crave.