❀ Clark ❀
I pulled into Amy’s driveway just before five. I had put on my favorite button-up shirt with a pair of black dress pants. I knew I looked the part, but my nerves were out of control. I took a deep breath as I got out of the car and headed up to the front door. I knew this was supposed to be a simple dinner with neighbors – a little get-together – but I was still on edge. I knocked once and waited. Of course, I suddenly realized that once again, I had shown up empty-handed. Dating had never been my strong point, but this was pretty pathetic. Luckily, Amy answered the door. She looked amazing. Her makeup was soft and casual, and the summer dress she wore clung to her in all the right places.
“Come inside, Clark,” she said as she waved me inside.
“You look beautiful,” I told her
