37 A Bundle of Nerves (2/2)

”Yes.”

”Be ready in thirty minutes.”

”Okay.” She said miserably.

It only took her five minutes to change out of her bathrobe and into a formal black jumpsuit. It took her another five to dry her hair. Elle spent the other twenty minutes pacing.

It was exactly thirty minutes later that Elle saw Adam's car pull into the driveway.

'Of course.' Elle thought to herself bitterly. 'How predictable that he is punctual up to the second.'

Adam watched as Elle entered the car. Her face was pale, and as she sat in the seat beside him she kept fidgeting with her fingers.

”Are you really that nervous?” He asked lightly.

Elle gave him a look as if pleading him to put her out of her misery.

”I assume you haven't eaten lunch yet.” Adam remarked as he pulled out of the driveway.

”No.” Elle confirmed.

”Then let's go get some food.”