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When they arrive at the house, Edina leaves her headlights on so Anoush can see where he is going and have enough light to open the lock on the door.  This is the first time she was ever here this late and it feels scary.  She cannot see a house light in any direction.

When he opens the door and puts on the front light she shuts off her headlights and turns off her vehicle.  She locks her car but wonders why she bothers, other than habit, thinking there isn’t a soul around here for miles.

Inside she watches him turning on various lights.  “I’ve put on some coffee or would you like tea?

“Coffee will be fine.” 

When the coffee is ready to be poured, he places two cups on the kitchen table.  “What do you take in your coffee?” 

“A little milk or cream, no sugar.”

 

He puts out the milk container on the table and pours the coffee.

The Hike

“Are you ready to go on this hike you promised to take me on?” 

“I’ve been ready since yesterday.  Come inside and I will show you the topo maps I purchased of the area.  Give me your opinion of what you are capable of handling and that is the area we will do.”

She cannot believe this man is so compassionate.  She has not experienced anyone else like this.  Someone who cares about how she feels.

Edina enters the house and sees he does have the topo map spread out on the kitchen table.  “I’m sorry but I’ve never used one of these before,” she responds.

 

“Not a problem, I will show you how easy it is.”

Friday

Noontime Friday Anoush calls the office where Edina works and asks to speak with her.  He is asked to please hold on the line as she is ending a call.

When she answers the phone she has no idea who is calling and asks, “Can I help you?” 

“You already did by leasing me property.  How does your weekend look?”

“Hi!”

Edina’s boss notices the smile on her face and realizes this must be the new gentleman calling.

“You’re in luck my whole weekend is free beginning tomorrow.  Tonight, I have a women’s group meeting.  Do you have any ideas?”

“Are you into doing some hiking?” 

“Possibly, I haven’t been for a while but I’m open to that.”

“Why don’t you think about what time you could come to my place. Also bring a change of clothes for dinner and we could have a day together and then dinner.”

“I’ll call you back in an hour.  I’m in the middle of things and I need to think about some errands I have to do in the morning.”

 

“Fair enough, I’ll wait for your call.”

Following Week

Edina arrives at the real estate office at noon.  When she comes through the door her boss notices she is smiling.  “Did you make a big sale this weekend, or did you have the company of a fine gentleman?”

“The latter, we had dinner last night and it was a very pleasant time.  I plan to see him again.”

“Good, I have been worrying about you knowing you didn’t have much of a life besides your profession.  You need someone.  I hope things work out for you.”

“Time will tell.  I stopped by to pick up some information for my 1:30 appointment.  Wish me luck to make the sale.”

“You’ll do fine you are the best agent this agency has.” 

 

“Thank you!” Edina finds the folder and leaves the office to have lunch and review the material for the appointment.