The Invitation_The perfect laugh-out-loud romantic comedy by Keris Stainton

Author:Keris Stainton
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781786814548

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‘I’d better get going,’ Piper said, forty-five minutes later.

They’d sat outside the Costa on the station forecourt and they’d actually had time for two coffees – Rob had insisted on getting the second, despite Piper’s protests, and he’d bought a slice of carrot cake for them to share too.

Piper shrugged her coat on and stood up, pushing her chair back.

‘It’s been really good to see you,’ Rob said, standing too.

Piper blinked. ‘God, I really shouldn’t have had that last coffee. I’m buzzing.’

Rob grinned. ‘Lightweight.’

‘Oh I am. But at least I’ll get some work done. Probably at double speed.’

They walked to Piper’s platform and up to the train.

‘So thanks,’ Piper said. ‘For everything. For letting me stay and bringing me over and getting me off my face on caffeine.’

‘No problem,’ Rob smiled. ‘And sorry about that. Have you got some water?’

‘In my bag,’ Piper said.

There were a few minutes until the train departed and they both stood, smiling at each other. He was so lovely, Piper thought. She didn’t know how she’d forgotten. She’d remembered how hot he was – and he was even hotter now, dear god – but she’d forgotten what a genuinely sweet person he was. What else had she forgotten about her other friends, her old life?

‘You’d better get on then,’ Rob said. ‘I know I’ve said it already, but it really was great to see you. Again.’

He held his arms out and Piper stepped into them, smushing her face into the side of his neck. Her bag was digging into her shoulder, her nose was pressed sideways against his jaw, but she felt utterly relaxed. And safe. She felt him kiss the top of her head and she shivered.

‘Let me know next time you’re home, yeah?’ Rob said.

‘Of course,’ Piper said.

They smiled at each other and then the door immediately behind her closed with a whoosh of air and she said, ‘Oh shit!’ and pressed the button before climbing on board. When she got to her seat, she looked up to see Rob still standing there, smiling.

She wanted to get off the train and fling herself at him, push her hands into his hair, lick his neck, bite his bottom lip. The train started pulling away. She lifted one hand and waved.

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