“Yes, I know what you’re thinking. ‘Security papers. That just sounds like great fun!â€? He used a perfect sarcastic tone.
“You’re good,â€? I said. He chuckled, and I relaxed again.
“Well, not really. That’s just everyone I meet’s reaction. It’s for the safety of the kids. They are the only reason I come to work every summer. I would hate to see them get hurt, or worse.â€? He paused. “Hey, what are you doing on Thursday? Maybe we can do all the work then? If not, it’s ok.â€?
“Nick?â€?
“Yes?â€?
“I’d love to.â€? I felt like dancing.
“Cool. I’ll see you then,â€? He sounded like he was calm, but it also sounded like there was moving in the background. I could tell because I heard moving footsteps on a tile floor and a lot of static electricity back.
“Ok Nick, bye then.â€? I was hoping he would stop me and we would talk again for at least another five minutes.
“Wait! What was your name again? I’m really bad with that,â€? he sounded nervous. I could hear Nick saying “Please don’t hang up, please don’t hang up!!â€?