She was clock watching again… He’d be finishing work soon and following his usual routine, would mean he’d drop in to pick up fresh milk before heading home. She touched up her make up quickly, making sure to go heavy on the lipstick… her lips were her best asset her mother used to say. Just gone 4:35pm, any minute now she thought. Next moment the bell rang to signify another customer had entered, she looked up quickly to see.

A man in his mid twenties entered, he was a tad over 6ft medium build and streaked with dirt. “Hey Rach” he called as he headed over to the fridge, her heart skipped a beat… “Hey Gary… how’s your day been?” He headed towards her putting a carton of milk down before her, “Another day, another dollar” he replied. He looked her in the eye then “You look good enough to eat, main course and dessert” he smiled at her. All she could think was … “yes please” as she blushed and tilled up the milk……"