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Tuesday and Wednesday. Did she really want the dates to always follow on?
    ‘How about Wednesday? Is that any good?’ She ignored her inner advice and just jumped right in.
    ‘It should be, what time?’
    ‘Same time as today. I could cook for you?’
    ‘Really, you’d do that?’
    ‘Absolutely! It’s the third date, I like you. I’m assuming you like me too.’
    ‘Of course I do.’
    ‘Great! So come by my house say...seven thirty?’ I’ll cook up a storm.’ She laughed at the use of the cliché.
    ‘I look forward to it.’ Derek felt lucky. It was early days, but he couldn’t help but leap ahead.
    ‘It’s a date.’
    The starter arrived. It tickled taste buds and increased appetites. There was something about food that changed the whole atmosphere. There was a lot of flirtation, laughter and some serious conversation. Harmony was an only child, Derek was the same. Both his parents had passed on, he really was on his own. Harmony’s parents had also passed on. Her father died first, followed by her mother a few years later.
    ‘We have so much in common,’ she said as she licked her fingers.
    ‘We do, it’s a good thing.’
    ‘It is.’ She watched him. ‘I have a question for you.’
    ‘Okay.’ He reached for a napkin.
    ‘Let’s say we’re in a relationship.’
    He nodded.
    ‘How far would you go to protect me?’
    He studied her a moment. The question wasn’t clear. ‘What do you mean?’
    ‘You’re a cop. How far would you go to protect me? What I mean is, would you do whatever it took to protect me?’
    ‘Well, I’m sure I would. I wouldn’t want anything to happen to you.’
    ‘Okay.’ She was sort of satisfied with the answer.
    ‘Why do you ask?’
    ‘I’m curious. I just wanted to know.’
    ‘You’re an amazing woman, and if we have a chance at a relationship, I would do whatever it took to keep you safe.’
    ‘I’m glad to know this. It’s comforting.’ Harmony loved the answer.
    The main course arrived. It looked and smelt divine. There was the exchange of food, so the other could taste and appreciate the different tastes. It was a relaxed evening that neither of them wanted it to end. But like all things, it had to come to an end.
    ‘I really enjoyed this,’ he said after he’d parked outside the house.
    ‘Yes me too. It was great.’
    He leaned forward, grasped her gently by the chin and brought her towards his lips. Their lips touched. He grasped the back of her neck and pressed into her. She let out a light gasp! His lips were soft and tender. She ran her hands through his golden locks. The touch took breaths away, brought passion and banished all troubles. In that moment nothing else mattered.
    Derek pulled back breathless. He gazed at her and then kissed her again. Harmony didn’t hesitate. The kisses were accepted. They were what she wanted and needed. But soon, Derek had to retract.
    ‘I’m getting a little carried away,’ he said.
    ‘I like carried away.’
    ‘Good. See you Wednesday?’
    ‘Yes, see you Wednesday. I look forward to it.’
    Derek walked her to the door. He grasped her into his arms again, just as she was about to insert the key into the lock. She stood on her toes and wrapped her arms around his neck. Again he pulled back.
    ‘I’ve got to go.’
    ‘Okay,’ she said.
    ‘Go in. I’ll leave once you’re safe inside.’
    She nodded, put the key to the door and entered.
    ‘Goodnight.’ He winked.
    ‘Goodnight.’ She shut the door and leaned into it. This had been so unexpected. Her heart had certainly surprised her.
    Moments later, Harmony made her way to the kitchen. She switched on the light, and then another light that lit up the garden. The colours were like a painting. There was a particular patch that had the healthiest looking plants. On the days off, Harmony had worked on the garden; it was the thing that brought her peace.
    Happiness forced her outside. She walked into the garden and took time to smell the flowers. The