Oliver Hoffman booked a court at a high-end leisure club. Both families actually had their own tennis courts, but playing at home didn't offer the same atmosphere, so young people usually preferred to play outside.
Helen Blair arrived before Ruby Carter.
Helen went to the changing room in the clubhouse to change into her tennis clothes before going to the court, where she found Oliver already there. He was sitting in the outdoor café next to the tennis court, leisurely drinking a coffee. When he saw Helen, he quickly stood up and greeted her with a smile.
"I was just wondering what you'd look like in a tennis outfit..." He looked Helen up and down, whistling softly, "Not too far off from what I imagined!"
He then pulled the chair next to him, gesturing gracefully for her to take a seat, and said with a smile, "Since everyone hasn't arrived yet, sit down and have a coffee first!"