Love's Perfect Match

She met a young man back when her life was in turmoil, and that lad left a deep impression on her. No matter how much time had passed, she could never forget him.

Max noticed her eyes. They were gleaming, and he had conflicting emotions. At first, he thought she hated him or at least harbored a strong dislike, but when she showed up all smiling, Max tossed his worries behind him. "Thank you. You'll still remain the best woman I've ever met." We used to be in love.

That brings the conversation to a close. Yelena stood up, ready to leave. "May you keep shining bright for the rest of your life."

"You too."

That lifted a weight off Yelena's shoulder. She heaved a sigh of relief and was about to leave.

"Oh. If he does treat you badly, come to me. I'll always welcome you."

"Oh, he won't ever treat me badly," said Yelena. There was a hint of pride in her voice, the kind of pride only a woman loved by someone could have.

"Good. Just kidding."

Yelena came back to the lounge, where Hank was waiting for her. The light shone on him, dragging out a long shadow on the ground.

Slowly, Yelena approached Hank, and Hank smiled. "Done?" Good. That clingy Max isn't here. His frown went away.

"Yes." She didn't elaborate lest it upset Hank.

"I'll take you home then." Hank held her hand.

They emerged from the house, but before they got in the car, Hank bent over, and Yelena felt a little shy that he was so close to her.

it?"

just think you look good tonight."

Yelena would have rolled her eyes, but when it was Hank, she just thought it was alluring. "It's getting late. We should go home." Yelena didn't want

a little upset that she wouldn't stop pushing him away. Why is she so scared of me? I

think the air is a

so?" Hank was pushing her

he didn't really see it as a

we're not leaving."

strength to push him away, but he wouldn't budge.

she might just cry. "Alright, you're off the hook."

the car, but for some reason, she felt a little

was amused. "What are

believe I actually shook my head. Yelena wanted to run away. "I think I

stepped on the brakes, his smile wiped off. Taken by surprise, Yelena almost bumped into the windshield.

did you stop all

was because of the talk she had

to be happy and made some small talk," Yelena said

"That's it?"

look at him

whole night." The look on her face says to stay away from me. Hank was upset about

not trying to run. Just a little

what I thought. "Why are you uneasy?" he muttered,

don't know?"