Chapter 22. Date Night

Joan POV

“I think he's going to ask me out,” Rhoda gushed, a blush creeping across her cheeks as I styled her hair. I raised an eyebrow, staring at her reflection in the mirror as I secured the last pin in place.

“Oh, really?” I asked, and she nodded excitedly. Lucas had asked her to go on a date, and I honestly wondered what they could possibly be doing during all those times they met.

“He was like, ‘Rhoda, I've been meaning to ask—would you like to go on a date with me?’” she mimicked, fanning herself with her hands.

I chuckled, shaking my head as I spun her chair so she was facing me.

She looked beautiful, with dark lashes framing her brown eyes and dark curls cascading over her shoulders. She was simply breathtaking, and Lucas apparently had good taste.

“Well, don’t get your hopes up. I wouldn’t want you coming home heartbroken,” I said, and she rolled her eyes.

“It’s going to happen. Just trust me,” she insisted.