“Hi, I was wondering if I could join you.”

“Oh no, it’s fun. Go ahead.”

The woman smiled and took a seat. “Hi, I’m Joi.” She stuck her hand out.

“I’m Jenny.” Jenny reached out and shook her head. Jenny stared into her turquoise eyes and fell in. she smiled softly and looked down.

“What you doing there?”

Jenny laughed. “I’m searching for a job right now. I need something steady so I can find me a place to live.” Joi nodded her head and listened. “I’m living with my ex right now until I get back on my feet.”

“I know you don’t know me very well, but I work for Los Angeles Times,” jenny’s green eyes lit up. “We’re looking for some people to fill up our position.”

Jenny studied Joi’s face. “Is this the god’s honest truth?”

Joi lifted her hands up. “I know you wouldn’t trust me, but it’s the truth.” Joi reached in her pocket to show Jenny her tag. “I’m just trying to be nice; I’m not a sick, perverted person. I’m just a helpful person.” She smiled showing off her pearly white teeth. Jenny melted at her smile.

Jenny nodded her head. “Alright, you got your woman.”

Joi smiled. “Thank you.” She reached in her pocket and handed her a card. “Alright, this is that number to get a hold of me. Can I have your number so I can get a hold of you?”

“Sure,” Jenny grabbed her napkin and put her number on it. “There you go.”

“Alright,” Joi grabbed the piece of paper. “So miss Jenny, what is it that you do?”

Jenny smiled. “I’m a writer.” Joi smiled and continued to enjoy Jenny’s company. They sat there, talking to each other about life, love and anything. They had continued to have a good time at the caf.

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            Tina pulled her hair back into a pony tail and started to jog down the strip. She listened to her iPod strapped to her arm as she jogged. She watched the people fly by her as they ran the strip. A person on rollerblades came zooming by, but lost control. The person pushed Tina, making her fall into the sand.

“Ughh!”  Tina fell on her butt and fell backwards. She laid there and sighed. She thought to herself why does the worst happen to her. She sat up and dusted off her hands.

“Need a hand.” Tina looked up and saw Garrett in front with a lending hand. Tina smiled.

“Yes, I do.” She grabbed his hand, and he pulled her up. “Thank you so muchagain.”

Garrett smiled. “No problem” Tina dusted herself off, and Garrett noticed blood from her arm. “Looks like you’re bleeding there.”

Tina looked at her arm. “Oh, it’s no big deal. I’m fine.” Garrett smiled at Tina. Tina looked at him and looked away. “Question GarrettAre you following me?”

“No, I guess it’s just a coincidence that we run into each other once again.” Garrett smiled at her.

“I guess you’re right. I don’t know you’ve been a knight in shining armor for me.”

“I guess you can say that.”

Tina smiled at him. “How about from all this help that you gave, let me take you out.”

Garrett looked at Tina. “Are you asking me out? Shouldn’t it be the other way around?”

Tina laughed. “Yes, but at least let me be grateful and take you out.”

Garrett rubbed his chin and sighed. “Alright, deal.”

“How about we meet here, tomorrow night around seven?”

“Alright, I’ll see you here.” Garrett grabbed Tina’s hand and shook it. “It was a pleasure to run into again.”

“Oh no, the pleasure was all mine.” He let go of Tina’s hand and walked away. Tina scratched her head and sighed. She took a deep breath and thought about what she just did. She smiled and continued to jog.