He was terrified of …

Today’s writing prompt and my response.

Day four of this week’s challenge. The story starts here.
He was terrified of small spaces and she knew

I was hesitant about going into a cafe unwashed and in grimy clothes, but Maree pointed out that, without the wig, we could say I’d just come from a piece of local theatre, should anyone ask.

‘By the way,’ I said, ‘I’m Alan, waiter by day, out-of-work actor by day and night.’

Maree laughed – a sound which warmed me more than it should have.

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