Dahlia searched his face like she does when she's trying to decipher a joke or how serious a person is. She had begun to zone out like she did the last time, but Dr. Jett's thumb which caressed the back of her hand brought her back to reality.
"Dahlia, are you here?" He waved his free hand in her face.
She nodded severally.
"I'm sorry I zoned out like that, I'm just a bit surprised at your request. I never thought that you thought about me the way you stated that you do."
He stared into her eyes as she spoke, his ears tingling to hear her response, he silently prayed that she agreed to his request.
"I've always fantasized about you, too, Dr. Jett. And yes, I'd love to be your girlfriend."
Dr. Jett's lips curved into a smile. He stood from his side of the table to hers, pulled her up to her feet gently, and wrapped his arms around her, placing his chin on her head with his eyes closed. He felt fulfilled.
