“Look, I’m really sorry about not calling. There is no excuse. I was just so busy and I had applied to several universities for a temporary position,” he says. “While trying to work on this book I’m doing. I’m not going to lie, it’s really not easy finding my way in New York.”
I immediately feel bad about his situation. “I’m so sorry. I should have understood. I know what it’s like being in your position.”
“You really don’t need to apologize. I would be confused and angry too if I had been you,” Eric says. “But let me make it up to you. You can come over to my apartment studio tomorrow evening if you aren’t otherwise engaged? I’d take you out for a proper date, but I’m swamped with work.”
I almost fall over as I swing forth, literally dying at the way he’s speaking to me. If there’s one thing I can’t resist, it’s a man who speaks like they’re from a historical romance.Otherwise, engaged?Writer? Professor? Dollar bid and I am sold.