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over saying, “So mate! Tell us more about this girl you
seem to be in love with. Amanda wasn’t it?” Laughing with Chris he continued,
“When is the wedding bud? We could see you smiling and staring off in space the
whole afternoon after you met her. We could hardly get a word in without having
to poke you to get your attention.” He added.
    “Our boy is growing up,
and he used to be so cute and innocent too.” Chris said, smacking me on the
back as they continued to laugh. I ended up joining them.
    “My friends! Do not fear!
You will all be invited to the wedding. Kids table obviously.” I said
seriously, “You laugh at me now but you’ll understand once you meet her.
There’s something about her.” I added, which was only greeted with even more
laughter.
    “Something about her? You
really are smitten. Could it be love at first sight? You hardly know the girl.”
Chris said, as he elbowed Brad in the ribs.
    “That’s it! It’s
definitely love at first sight. I bet she’s smoking hot or something. Shame on
you James. It’s not all about looks you know.” Brad said, chiding me with a
grin and knowing eyes, “Well I can’t blame you to be honest. It’s difficult to
not fall for some deep blue eyes and some long flowing blond hair, or red, or
brown, or green, or pink.” He started, “Actually I really just like women.
Women are great!” Brad finished with a grin. He was talking loud enough for the
whole bar to hear as more than a few people were looking in our direction, “If
you find one you like you may as well keep looking for another one you like!
That’s how I see it, anyway.” He pronounced. I could only shake my head in
wonder.
    “I don’t know. There’s this
feeling I get with her. Just being near her makes me happy.” I said.
    “It’s called a boner,
James, and I get that with hot women too and it sure as shit makes me happy.”
Brad joked. Laughing together, we polished our first beers and got onto the
next, and then the next.
    “Why don’t you call the
girls?” Chris suggested, “Have a few drinks with them and maybe go out for a
dance.” He finished, taking a sip of his beer and eying me over his glass.
    “I’ve got to do everything
for you boys. Don’t I?” I asked, in mock frustration.
    “Well. Not everything.”
Chris started, “Just most.” He laughed.
    “Speak for yourself.” Brad
said, striking a pose. It was comical at best. Laughing at the display I shook
my head slowly.
    “Alright. I’ll see if they
are up for it.” I said, reaching into my pocket for my phone.
    Taking a long drink I
plucked up my courage and dialed.  My heart started to beat faster as the phone
started to ring, clearing my throat I waited. I was surprised to find I was
getting so nervous over such a small thing.
    The phone rang once,
twice, three times, and just as I was about to give up an answer came. “Hello?”
A female voice answered.
    “Hey is this Amanda?” I
asked.
    “Yes!” She replied.
    “It’s James.” I said,
trying to think of what to say.
    “Oh hey James! How are
you?” She asked.
    “Great thanks, and you?” I
replied.
    “I’m good. Just finished
having dinner with the girls.” She said happily.
    “Sounds nice! Hey I was
wondering. Would you and your friends like to come out for a drink with my
friends and me?” I asked, hesitantly at first, “We’re just sitting at the pub
at the moment and we thought it would be more fun if we had more people with
us.” I added.
    “That sounds fantastic
I’ll ask the girls if they’d be interested. Give me a second.” She said, the
phone rustled as she removed it from her ear.
    Muffled conversation
floated through, but I wasn’t quite able to hear what they were saying. A few
moments passed by and she returned to the phone. “We’d love to come out! We
just need to go and get changed. We’re not really dressed for anything just
yet. Can I send you a text message a bit later to see where you are?”