In The Hollow Of His Hand
Episode 40
“Depends on?” He asked.
“… on what you want to know about me.” I replied.
“Tell me what you want me to know about you then.” He said.
I could see frustration in his eyes. I wasn’t ready to give in either.
“Okay, I am Charis; an only child. I was born on the 23rd of January. I am studying Geography. I am both an introvert and an extrovert; it all depends on who I am with. With time, you would get to know me better.” I summarized.
“That’s nice.” Jake said.
“Yeah, yeah. Your turn; tell me about you.” I said.
There was no way I would give him that much information without asking.
“Okay. I am Jake; short for Jacob. Dianne is my only sibling. I was born on the 23rd of February. I work. I am an introvert.” Jake summarized.
“What year?” I asked.
“Year as in? The year I began to work or what?” He asked.
“Your year of birth.” I answered.
“Uhmmm…” He said and whispered the year into my ear.
“Oh” I said. Perfect age difference.
“Yours?” He asked.
“Who? Me?” I asked.
“Of course you.” He answered.
“Have you forgotten the rule that you don’t ask a lady her age?” I asked.
“Now that’s cheating. Who coined that? You have to tell me yours’ cos I told you mine.” He answered all defensive.
“Okay, which do you want; the real year, or the others?” I asked.
“The real…” He answered.
“Okay…” I said and whispered the year into his ear.
“It is time for dinner” Dianne interrupted.
In the Hollow of His Hand continues…
Wow…this really got to me… thanks for such an amazing write up… Overwhelmed
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