Thirty-nine: Josh

She has just agreed to go on a date with me. The miracle has just happened, and I feel the need to pinch myself to be sure that I’m not dreaming. I can’t believe this! I’m not sure what made her agree, but I’m more than glad that she did. All that I’m hoping for now is that she didn’t agree to go on a date with me out of pity.

“Why are you smiling like a goofball?” Mum’s voice snaps me out of the little celebration I’m holding in my head. “Does it have anything to do with Taleen?” she asks, sitting down on the recliner.

“Actually, yes! It has everything to do with her,” excitedly, I say. “I asked her to go on a date with me and she said yes!” I fill her in.

“I knew you liked her. It’s so obvious.” She smirks, causing me to let out a nervous short laugh.

“Well… What’s not to like?” I tell her with a little shrug as I ta