The Unexpected Encounter

rsation. They talked about everything from their jobs to their favourit

o him in ways she never thought possible. She told him about

to fill with more customers. But Emily and Max

nd of hair behind Emily's ear. It was a gentle,

ulling his hand back. "I

ter in her chest. "You didn'

they just stared at each other. Emily felt li

she had to break the silence. "So, Max," she said,

ile playing on his lips. "I'm a writer,"

amazing," she said. "What k

rself becoming more and more captivated. She loved the

ax was hiding something from her. She couldn't quite put her finger on i