A Week Later

Turns out, a week later, my friend meets a Brittish man, travelling through town.

While she's out on the dance floor with Andrew (fitting name, yes? for this Brittish man), who shows up - somewhate like a flea to a dog - was Birch.  Didn't speak to my friend, just stood on the sidelines and watched.  Watched her dance with Andrew, watched her flirt and talk to Andrew.

One humorously wonders, did it pass by Birch's thoughts - "gee, she got over me rather quickly?"  or in his possible arrogance, was it "She's masking her pain...she's found someone from out of town to flirt with?"  May one ever know?

After my friend introduces Andrew to Birch, Birch leaves rather suddenly.  Frantically texting.