WIP Wednesdays -Paige's Unexpected Encounter (Patreon)

Hey all I really, really wanted to share this scene with you early! Problem is the entire scene is SO good that I sort of feel like I shouldn't share it all but just letting you know, the character featured here that Paige runs into is definitely getting some development and I can't wait to see what you guys think!!!

As she came out again, the owner wondered if Paige had anything planned. “Eh yeah dinner with my housemate, our neighbours and a new friend from ‘The Gala’ last Saturday,” she spoke, smiling a little more at mentioning Derick.

“Ah wonderful! No bike; getting picked up?”

“Actually yeah,” she admitted, feeling her cheeks warm. Derick was coming by to get her tonight. Maybe that had also contributed to her nerves.

“That’s so wonderful! Have fun honey and we’ll see you again soon!”

“See you!” Paige replied with a grin before stepping out of the store and practically bumping into a tree-sized individual.

“Pay! Babe oh thank God!” Hugh’s booming voice proclaimed. If she was anxious before, Paige felt now like she might be sick.

“Oh I’m so glad I caught you gorgeous! Surprise! Your man Hugh is here to wine and dine you!”

“What?”

“I was thinking about what you’d said the other day,” he began, “and I saw what you wanted me to do! Just make the plans, take charge and sweep you literally off your feet! And damn but you deserve it babe so here I am to grab you from work to have our fun Friday night together! Ta-da! Didn’t think a hottie like me was romantic enough, did you?”

Paige was so mortified it was difficult to speak. “H-Hugh… Oh my God. Y—”

“Hun you don’t need to thank me or say anything. But I’ll accept our first kiss, sure,” he exclaimed, moving forward intending to take her into his arms.

She instinctively took a step back just as a voice called out her name. “Paige!”