Page 100 of E'Levyn Days
“No, I’m perfectly fine.” I declined.
“You pregnant?”
My eyes lifted to hers and Tasha laughed and then she set the glass down and reached for another fry, with her attention shifting toward a couple walking along the waterfront outside. I waited and let her turn the conversation back toward me.
“Anyway,” she said, “who got you glowing?”
“I’m not glowing.”
“Okay well, who has you irritated because you like him?”
“That is a completely different question.”
“But it’s accurate.” She said taking a sip of her mimosa.
I leaned back against the booth, staring out at the boats moving across the water. I had not said Lev’s name aloud to anybody in this context. Saying it would make whatever was happening feel more real, and I wasn’t sure I wanted it to be real yet.
“It’s complicated.” I admitted.
Tasha groaned. “Every woman says that right before introducing you to the reason her life is about to fall apart.”
I sat back in my chair and continued to sip. “My life is already falling apart.”
She leaned forward, with her elbows on the table. “Do I know him?”
“Not really.”
“That wasn’t a no though.”
“You’ve seen him before.” I said scanning the menu. “It’s Lev.”
For once, Tasha had nothing to say. Her mouth opened, closed, then opened again before she spoke. “Lev,” she repeated slowly. The man you owe fifty thousand dollars?”
“Twenty-five now.”
She paced her hand against her chest. “Oh, excuse me. The man you owe a small car.”
“Tasha.” I giggled looking around.
She sat back and stared at me. “How did this even happen?”
“I don’t know.” I sighed.
She scratched her head and that crease formed in between her eyebrows. “What you mean, you don’t know? You slipped and fell into feelings?”
“I said I might like him. I didn’t say I was picking out damn curtains.” I whispered harshly.
“You don’t even like people.”
“I like people. How else would I have the job that I have if I didn’t like people. You’re making up stuff now.””
“No, correction you tolerate people.”
I looked away to hide my smile. “Something happened!”
The smile disappeared. Tasha pointed at me with a fry. “I knew it!” she said like she had just won bingo.
I lowered my head once again looking around and over my shoulder. “Lower your voice.” I warned.
