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?"

think you look good tonight."

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 this to go on,

in a hurry to leave." Hank was a little upset that she wouldn't stop pushing him away. Why is

think the air is

her

a glare, but he didn't really see it

we're

her strength to push him

Hank suddenly didn't want to tease her anymore, or she might just cry. "Alright, you're off the hook." He stood back up so she could take a breather. "Get in. I'll take

some reason, she felt

her weird movement, Hank was amused. "What are you doing?"

can't believe I actually shook my head. Yelena wanted to run

wiped off. Taken

all of a

thought her trying to run was because of the talk she had with Max, and he

Just told me to be happy and made some small talk," Yelena

"That's it?"

else." Yelena took a quick look at

the whole night." The look on her face says to stay away from me.

not trying

sense of unease in his heart lessened. Maybe it's not what I thought. "Why are you

know?"