A Moral Dilemma: A Romantic Comedy Chick Lit Story (28 page)

“Thank you,” I whispered.

Then he looked at me. And looked away. Took a deep breath. And looked back at me. “I know the reason you dated me,” he began awkwardly, “but the damnedest thing is, I miss you.” He paused. Maybe waiting for me to say something, but my
words couldn’t seem to make it past my throat, and I kind of croaked an acknowledgement of some sort. “I wonder Rebecca…if you would ever consider dating me…of your own free will? I understand if I’m not your type…if I’m too much of an old grump, I’d understand if…”

“Charles!” I laughed, almost in tears. “I would love to!”

“Really?” he asked sounding surprised.

“Yes!” I laughed.

“Well. Well, then…that’s bloody good news!” He laughed with me. “Look darling, I need to rejoin my party in the Royal Enclosure, but can I call you later?”

“It’s Ladies Day at Ascot, Charles.” I teased. “It’s highly unlikely I’d be even remotely coherent later.”

“Oh, of course. Of course,” he laughed lightly. “I shall call you tomorrow then?”

“Tomorrow,” I nodded. And he kissed me on the top of my head. As I turned to walk back toward Abby and Julia, with a permanent beam plastered across my face, the sounds from the crowds started up again; some were laughing, some were cheering, and some, some were skipping through the meadows!

THE END!

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