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trusting me to pick you up. I hope you don’t do this with all men.’
    She laughed.
    ‘What?’
    ‘You have no idea the things I’m capable of. I can take care of myself pretty well.’
    ‘I’m sure you can.’
    ‘I always follow my gut. I’m good. The more I do it, the better I become and so far it’s been good.’
    ‘So what does your gut tell you about me?’ he asked as he opened the door.
    ‘Hmmm.’ she slid in.
    ‘Hold that thought.’ He shut the door and walked round to the driver’s side. ‘Okay, go on.’
    She laughed. She liked this one, but there was still a lot on her mind.
    ‘I trust you. I think you’re the guy who always wants to help, protect.’
    ‘Really? You got all that?’
    ‘It’s a feeling. And you’re a cop, that helps.’
    ‘I guess it does.’ He started the car. ‘Is there anywhere specific you want to go?’
    ‘Not really. Spending the evening with you is enough. We can go anywhere.’
    ‘Okay, I’ll take you for Indian, sound good?’
    ‘Yes, that sounds good. I haven’t had Indian food in a while.’
    ‘Well then, you’re in for a treat.’
    The waiter sat them down. The restaurant had no liquor licence it was soft drinks all around. The couple were okay with that, they had no intention of drinking anyway.
    ‘So how’s work?’ she asked.
    ‘It’s okay. A little stressful at the moment. We’re not making progress on a case I’m working on. It’s frustrating.’
    ‘Are you allowed to share the details?’
    ‘Not at the moment. I think soon we will, we’re not sure what’s going on, we’re keeping it quiet.’
    ‘Okay. That’s understandable.’
    ‘You, how’s work?’
    ‘Busy, too many patients to handle.’ She laughed, but suddenly stopped. ‘I mean children. I meant to say you need a lot of patience with children.’
    ‘Yes, I bet you do.’ He was either blinded by her good looks to have noticed or he’d just let it go.
    ‘Yes, it’s the naughty ones that make it difficult. But don’t get me wrong. I love my job.’
    ‘Yes, it shows.’
    A waiter approached. ‘Are you ready to order?’
    ‘Sorry, could you give us a few more minutes?’
    ‘Yes of course.’
    They giggled like teens as soon as the waiter went away.
    ‘I think we better have a look at the menu,’ he said.
    ‘Yes, I think we should.’
    ‘Fancy sharing a starter?’ he asked.
    ‘Oh yes, that sounds good.’
    ‘What would you like? I’m easy.’
    She studied the menu. ‘Erm...How about the seafood mix for two?’
    ‘That sounds good. I’ll share that with you.’
    ‘Great! For main I think I’ll have King Prawn Korma with rice. I’ll continue with the seafood.’
    He watched her as she studied the menu. Harmony was so beautiful. There was gentleness to her he’d never experience with other women. He was glad he met her.
    ‘You’ve made some good choices there.’
    ‘What are you having for your main?’ she asked.
    ‘Let me see.’ He studied the menu.
    Harmony took a moment to study the man opposite her. An attractive and confident aura circled around him.
    ‘I think I’ll go for a chicken Biryani.’
    ‘Excellent.’
    Derek waved the waiter over and gave the order.
    ‘I like this,’ he said after the man left to sort the order. ‘I feel so relaxed around you.’
    ‘Me too.’
    ‘Can I ask a question? You don’t have to answer it if you don’t want to.’
    ‘Okay.’
    ‘Your other date.’
    ‘Yes, what about him?’
    ‘Do you like him?’
    ‘Are you seriously asking me that question?’
    ‘I’d like to know what I’m up against. I’m willing to fight him tooth and nail.’
    She laughed. ‘Don’t worry, you’re in first place.’
    ‘I am?’
    ‘Yes you are.’
    ‘Are you seeing him again?’
    ‘Does it matter?’
    ‘A little.’
    ‘I think so.’
    ‘Will you see me again after this?’
    ‘I’d like to. I enjoy your company.’
    ‘Great! Do you want to set a date today?’
    Harmony knew that the week coming she’d be off