Cheese on Toast (Page 3)

So, you didn't get the job?

I don't know yet

Just apply for more, you’ll get the job you want eventually. I mean, I'd give you the job

He smiles but she only half smiles and looks out the window

I have a husband

He nods and muses over the situation

You’re not saying anything

No

I want you to fuck me but you should also know I have a husband who I intend on keeping

I’ve never been with a married woman…..that I know of

Neither have I

I’m serious……look, you say you want to stay with him so why can’t you sort out whatever that’s making you….?

He doesn’t finish the sentence

Because I don’t live in a fucking Hollywood storyline!

She sighs heavily

This was a mistake…..I should go

She gets up to leave but he doesn’t move

So, you’re leaving because I’m not jumping at the chance to rip your clothes off?

I’m leaving because this was a mistake. I shouldn’t have come.

Then why did you?

I already told you

He thinks……..I don’t need to fuck married women

I know

I’ve got a customer coming over in half an hour and I’m about to make lunch. Do you want some?

What’s today’s specials?

Cheese on Toast

She grimaces and says I sit here contented with these cheese on toast

He smiles

Well if it’s good enough for the mighty Roots then….

Only it’s not good enough for me. I need more…...

She gets up and walks over to the table where there’s a notebook and some pens

Here’s my number. Don’t call in the evening or weekends.

Where’s the incentive to call at all?

She just looks at him unable to give him an answer or an answer that will pacify him

Enjoy your cheese on toast

She walks out the door and doesn’t look back

From the window he watches her walk toward….

He realises he doesn’t know where she’s walking to. He knows it’s just away from him. Does she live close within walking distance? Does she drive home?Take a bus, train, car? A lot of questions for him. He’s not even sure if he wants the answers

Then he stomach grumbles and he goes into the kitchen

Page 3 6/3/22 By Alex Anderson