Just…someone who forgot.
And he respected that. He didn't even have any romantic ideas about her in the first place. She simply seemed like the kind of person who shared his values and goals, someone it would be good to have as a friend.
"Add it now," he said, holding out his hand calmly.
Nnenna blinked, surprised by his direct tone. "Your…your phone number?"
"Now," George repeated, gentler this time but still firm.
She fumbled for her phone, almost dropping it in her rush. Then pulled put the little folded piece of paper she had kept since that first day. Without thinking, she held it up, unfolded it carefully, and keyed in the number written on it.
George watched her fingers moving across the screen. He nodded to himself.
I was right.
She hadn't thrown the paper away.
Nnenna was honestly surprised by his reaction. He didn't make a fuss, try to guilt trip her, or twist the situation to make her feel small.
