Little Detective

Chapter 14: The Fair

I woke up the next day on the couch. Jihwan had stayed until late so we could finish the season. But I don't remember finishing the season or falling asleep with a blanket on me.

I looked around the room to see Murphy was laying on his doggy bed, fast asleep. On the clean coffee table was a note. I got confused, again. I don't remember cleaning up before I feel asleep. I grabbed the note and read it.

Ana, You fell asleep right before the last episode. I cleaned up the rest of the snacks. Be ready by eleven, I'll be back to pick you up. Can't wait to see you.

I smiled. That's right I had a date with Jihwan today. Once I remembered that, I checked my phone. I had texts from Captain and Jones. They both said me it was okay for me to not go to the interview and that Jones was okay to do it on his own.

Since I had some spare time, I spent my morning cleaning my apartment. After I had finished, I started to get ready for my date. I took a quick shower before I got dressed. I dressed a pair of dark wash jeans, a ribbed white blouse, and a brown leather jacket with matching ankle boots. I threw my hair into a messy low bun so I wouldn't have to dry my hair. I looked through my makeup bag trying to find anything that would look good. I quickly realized that I'm not good a makeup, so I only put on mascara, blush, and lip gloss.

I found Murphy at his food bowl. He was munching away at the food I put in there after I cleaned my apartment. I walked up to him. Once he heard me get close to him, he turned and looked my way.

"How do I look, Murph?" I asked. I spun around as if I was showing an actual person. "Is it too casual?" Murphy just stared as me as he ate. "Thanks, Murph."

I walked over to my bag that I take to work. I took out my wallet so I could take a smaller and cuter bag. I found a white shoulder bag that was in the back of my office closet to put my wallet, phone, keys, and lip gloss into.

I looked to the clock on the stove to see that Jihwan should be arriving soon. I turned to Murphy who just stared at me from next to his now-empty food and still-full water bowl.

"Okay, Murphy," I said. "I'm headed out soon. Remember Jihwan from last night? He's taking me out for the day. I'll be back tonight for our walk."

I picked up Murphy and kissed his head as he licked my cheek. As I gave love to my dog there was a knock on the door.

I placed Murphy down. I walked over to open the door. Jihwan stood there, and he looked as handsome as ever. He wore a beige top with vertical black stripes underneath a light wash jean jacket with matching light wash jeans, and blue and white Converse.

"You look beautiful, Ana," Jihwan said as he looked me up and down. "And I was beginning to believe that you didn't own a pair of jeans."

"Just because I've worn dress pants every time you've seen me, doesn't mean I don't have other things in my closet," I said.

"I've also seen you in pajamas. And as much as I would like to see what else could possibly be in your closet, we have a bit of a drive," Jihwan smirked.

"Okay, let's head out. Bye, Murphy!" I called as I closed the door behind me, locking it.

Jihwan and I left my building and walked to the car where JJ waited in the driver's seat. Jihwan opened the door and gestured for me to enter. I smiled and watched as he jogged to the other side and got in.

"How are you, JJ?" I asked as I put on the seatbelt.

"I'm good," JJ said as he pulled into traffic. "But I could be better if I didn't have to drive you two lovebirds around."