A Tad Bit Dim
“Oh my gosh! That is the best thing I’ve heard all week.” Josh looked across the table as the pair giggled. This was the best date eharmony had ever sent him on. Sophia was friendly, easy to talk to, smiley, and really attractive.
“Aw, thank you! I love telling stories, everyone’s got them and I’ve always tried to find the best ones.” Sophia’s eyes crinkled as she smiled.
Josh nodded his head fervently. “I agree! Totally. All the world's a stage and all it's people players.”
Sophia cocked her head to the side. “Now that sounds fancy. Where'd you get that?”
Josh waved a dismissive hand. “Oh it's just from Shakespeare, As You Like It.”
Sophia nodded. “Oh yeah! I've heard of that movie.”
Josh opened his mouth. “Movie?”
Sophia nodded. “Yeah, it has Tom Hanks in it right?”
Josh shook his head. “No, it's, it's actually a Shakespeare play.”
Sophia waved the dismissive hand now. “Oh I'm not caught up on Broadway.” She put down her wine glass. “Have you ever been to New York?”
Josh’s mouth was still slightly open. “No, afraid not.” He leaned forward. “Do you know who Shakespeare is?”
Sophia's smile went away. “No. He's a movie star right?” She watched as Josh’s joy vanished from his eyes. She shifted in his chair. “I'm sorry. Is that bad?”
Josh rested his head on his hand, staring off into the distance. “Oh Sophia. I like you. You're so incredibly sweet.”
Sophia glanced to where Josh was looking with her brows knit. “Thank you. I like you too Josh… Is everything okay?”
Josh covered his eyes with his hand. “Oh boy. Ohhh boy.” He let go of his head and patted his pockets before pulling out a pen. “I need. I need a day.” He scribbled on a napkin and handed it to Sophia. “Will you call me tomorrow sometime?”
Sophia took the napkin apprehensively. “Oh. Oh-Kay.”
Josh stood up. “Sophia this has been one of the best evenings I've had in years and you're very very lovely but I'm sorry I have to go.” He pulled his wallet out and threw some money on the table.
Sophia’s large eyes glistened just a bit. “Okay. It was really nice for me too.”
Josh started backing up. “See you later Sophia.”
Sophia raised her napkin hand to confusedly wave goodbye. “Bye. I'll, I’ll call you!”
“Okay thank you bye.” Said Josh quickly as he left the restaurant.