I followed in my father's footsteps because I saw that he could help people and the impact that it had on their lives. I opened my own practice recently and things are going well. I'm just missing one thing!" "And that is?" "A very long story!" We both sniggered and I was enjoying the banter. James was easy going and had helped me to unwind a little this evening. I placed my hand over my mouth to stifle a yawn, "I'm sorry, it's not your company I'm just feeling a little tired." "That makes me feel a little better, give me your rubbish." James held out his hand so that I could give him the wrapper from my burger and my half drunk cup of tea, and he exited the vehicle to find the nearest bin. On his return, he sat comfortably in the SUV and turned towards me, "Thank you Amy." I looked at him confused, "For what?" "For the past hour, this is what I needed after a shitty evening." "The pleasure was all mine James." I stated and I meant it. I'd enjoyed his company and I hoped he would ask to see me again. I saw him smile in my peripheral vision as he reversed the vehicle from its parked position and drove out of the car park and onto the A414 in the direction of Epping to take me home. We remained quiet on the short journey home deep in our own thoughts but it wasn't uncomfortable. James turned into my street and drove slowly, "Which one is it?" "Just up there on the left by the Mini." "So what's up with your car?" "I don't know but Frank's going to look at it for me this week." James nodded his head and parked the Range Rover before removing his seat belt and exiting. Where was he going? I watched as he walked around the front of the SUV to open my door and I could've mentally kicked myself but I just wasn't used to this type of treatment. James held out his hand for me to take as he helped me from the vehicle. "Thank you," I said a little breathy as I stepped from the SUV and onto the pavement. "I'll give you this," James pulled out a business card from his pocket and stepped towards me. He reached down to my jean pocket and tugged on the material, the force pulled me closer to his body and I could clearly smell his aftershave. James didn't look affected by the close proximity and simply went about his business by pulling my pocket open and slipped the business card deep inside. His actions could have been seen as a violation as his hand went deep in to my pocket rubbing against my thigh but I really didn't mind and allowed him to carry out the task. I glanced in his direction to see his eyes burn with desire but he quickly pulled himself together and removed his hand. "Now if you don't call me this time, then I'll know for sure that you're not interested in seeing me again." "Ha-ha!" I said dryly as he planted a brief kiss on my cheek before turning on his heels and making his way back to his vehicle. I reached into my handbag to retrieve my keys, and had to try hard not to punch the air with my fist from the excitement building in my stomach. As I opened the door, I glanced over my shoulder and although I couldn't make him out because it was dark, I waved towards the Range Rover and was greeted by a flash of his headlights. A smile crept across my face as I entered my flat and leaned my back against the door as it closed behind me. I delved deep into my pocket and pulled out the business card that James had placed there and twirled it around contemplating what to do next. I hadn't felt butterflies in my tummy for a long time now and it would be a shame to pass up on that feeling. I hurried up the stairs and let myself in the front door, and made my way into the living room where I threw myself onto the sofa. Excitedly I removed my phone from the breast pocket of my jacket and decided to text him. Thank you for being my chaperone this evening I would usually use text talk but I decided to try and be a little more adult. The thought amused me as I was trying too hard. It didn't take long before I got a response that