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“Can I get you another one of those?” he asked, pointing to her empty wine glass. “Yes, please,” she replied. “It’s Moscato.” After receiving the drinks, he picked up both glasses. “Shall we find a table with a little more privacy so we can talk?” he stated, more than asked. “Yes, that would be fine.” Kathy replied, following him to a table in the bar. After pulling out her chair, Ken sat down placing a notebook on the table in front of him. The evening was going well as they socialized. Then he opened the notebook, pulling out her bio. “I see on here, you live in Mauston,” he said. “Yes,” Kathy answered. “But, my hometown is Turtle Lake.” “Have you lived anywhere else?” he asked. “I lived …show more content…

“Good night. See you next week,” he said. “Yes,” she replied. “Next week, 6:00 p.m., here.” The week passed quickly. As Kathy styled her hair and applied her makeup, she felt more confident from their meeting a week ago. Separate cars seemed appropriate for the relationship they would have. As she got out of her car at the Opera House, the smell of fish fry lingered heavily in the winter air. She felt her stomach growl, reminding her she hadn’t eaten yet. As she entered, she saw he was sitting at the bar. He ordered drinks as she walked towards him. “How was your week,” he asked casually. “It went by quickly,” Kathy replied. “Mine did too,” he answered back. “It was busy. I was invited back to Crane for a luncheon. It was fun reminiscing with my old colleagues and the female staff I had beneath me.” The way he mentioned, female staff beneath me, should have been a warning to her. It made him sound like a take charge, focused, and crack the whip sort of guy. “Shall we find a table?” he asked, picking up the glasses. “Sure. You lead, to where you’d like to sit,” she said. “How’s this?” he asked, pulling out her chair. “This is fine,” she replied, sitting in the chair. The notebook laid in front of him. Table talk pursued, and the drinks created a relaxed atmosphere. He didn’t open the notebook until they finished eating. This time he was more interested in family back

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