Layla: 4…they’re getting her ready for big school!
Leianne: Aww that’s good!
Crystal: *putting her phone away* So you didn’t get any time to yourself this weekend? No phone call or anything? *the girls looked at her as if to say she wasn’t supposed to say it*
Layla: Why’d ya ask? Was I supposed to have had a phone call? Crystal looked at her sister then at Leianne.
Leianne: *looking at Rachel* Should she tell her?
Layla: Tell me what? Layla pretended as if she did not know, just to see what they were going to say.
Rachel: You might as well.
Crystal: *clapping her hands in excitement* This has been so hard for me to keep quiet…but, you know that night at the bar when I spoke to that guy?
Layla: Dwayne.
Crystal: Yeah Dwayne; you remember his name!
Layla: I have a good memory!
Crystal: Nice! Soerr…we chatted and he basically was honest with me and said how he likes you and wants to get to know you-
Layla: So you gave this stranger my number and didn’t even tell me?
Rachel: He seemed like a nice guy…but I guess he wasn’t that interested if he didn’t call.
Layla: Who said I didn’t get a call?
Leianne: He called you?
Crystal: When? Did you talk to him? Did he ask you out?
Layla: On Friday evening when I was about to catch up with my Kardashian’s!
Rachel: So you knew all along! Layla nodded.
Crystal: Well I know you love your Kardashian’s, so I guess you didn’t talk to him long then; did you at least arrange a date or something?
Layla: Actually we spoke for a while…it was nice; at the end of the call he asked me out on a date…and I said yes!
Crystal: So am I off the hook?
Layla: You’re off the hook Crystal…for now!
Crystal: Trust me you will thank me after your date!
Rachel: When is it?
Layla: On Wednesday! I have like 2 days to find something to wear and do something with my hair!
Rachel: That’s what we’re her for! After work you can come by to my workplace and see if there’s anything you like there, if not we can go shopping tomorrow.
Layla: You know I have to pick up my kids after work right?
Leianne: You do know that your kids have a father right?
Layla: He finishes work at 6.
Rachel: Can’t he finish earlier? Or your mum! I’m sure your mum will understand!
For the rest of Layla’s lunch break they discussed some details for her preparations for the date before going their separate ways until later on, as Crystal and Layla will be meeting up at Rachel’s workplace; Leianne will be at work.
On Tuesday afternoon, during their second lunch break the girls met Layla again, but this time they went accessory shopping with her which didn’t take up too much of their break, so as they had time to kill they went to – which was nearby.
Leianne: I think you’re ready for your date!
Layla: You think so?
Rachel: Yeah! You’ve got something new to wear, you have new accessories…you’re more than ready for your date!
Layla: Then why am I feeling so nervous?
Crystal: ‘Cause it’s a natural feeling when you’re about to go out on a date! I always felt that way…especially when I really liked the guy! *she raised her eyebrows at Layla*
Layla: He is cute…and different compared to Leslie! There’s just something about him you know!
Crystal: I get it! He genuinely seemed like a nice guy compared to the ones I’ve met! And I don’t think he’s interested cause of his_needs; I think he generally likes you!
Layla: Thank you Crystal!
Crystal: You’re welcome!
Leianne: *shaking her head* You’ll be fine; just take it slow and enjoy yourself!
Rachel: Yeah and just be yourself!
Layla: Who else am I gonna pretend to be…should I tell him about the kids or is it too soon?
Rachel: He doesn’t know? *Layla shook her head*
Crystal: Well me personally I wouldn’t tell him until the right time.
Rachel: And when would be the right time Crystal? When they’re about to be married?
Crystal: Obviously not that far in the relationship! Just get to know him a bit and see what he’s like…then if there’s a next date then tell him then; I just think your first date is too soon!
Layla: Rachel? Leianne?
Leianne: I kinda agree with Crystal.
Crystal: Thank you!
Rachel: Really?
Leianne: Yeah…you won’t know how the date goes…it might turn out good or it might turn out bad and you’ll probably not see each other again, so what Crystal is saying is that you don’t have to tell him your whole life story now, see how the date goes and if it goes so well that you get another date out of it then ask him some questions about family and children if he doesn’t bring it up first, then tell him!
Layla: Wow!
Rachel: Yeah…I guess that would be…good. Crystal was feeling real good about herself right now.
Layla: Thanks Crystal!
Crystal: No problem, and there more where that came from!
*she winks*
After their interesting lunch, their hours break was coming to an end, so they soon said their goodbyes and went their separate ways, once again.
I’ve got the next chapter of my story ‘Echo’ queued up for you guys for tomorrow, alongside some other posts, but I just realised that my main tumblr page will be posting it and not my side one. 😔 So now I have to do that all over again! 😣
I have edited (almost) all of my pictures that I had in my folder for ages and now they are in my drafts waiting to be sorted out. I just have to sort out the screenshots for Chapter 2 of my story ‘Echo’ and that’ll be all!
