As she raised her beer for the first sip, her eyes fixed on something nearby. “Hey granddad. Best you stop staring before my boyfriend stabs you in the face. We’re having a private moment here.”
When Noddy swiveled his head to look, everyone around them seemed to have developed a sudden intense interest in their own feet. The daily flow of Hillbrow moved around them as if they were invisible. Which suited them just fine.
“Imagine we’re having a picnic at the zoo,” Noddy suggested, trying to keep civilian casualties to a minimum. “You have to put up with the animals staring at you, wanting some of whatever you’re eating.”
This made her laugh. Choke, actually, as she’d just taken a bite of food and a swig of beer. She coughed, laughing at the same time. “Bastard. Don’t do that. I can’t swallow with my mouth open.”
He nodded sagely. “Ah, yes. That explains the pregnancy.”
Another cough. “Stop it.”
A tiny piece of bacon had landed on her bottom lip. Noddy reached up and brushed it off. Her tongue darted out at the same time, flicking against his finger before he could pull it away. Their eyes met. Then she looked over his shoulder.
“Oi! Granddad! I thought I told you already.”
Noddy looked over his shoulder. “Nah, that’s not him. Some other old fart. Leave him alone.” Although, to be honest, he suspected it really was the same coffin-dodger, sneaking back for another look.
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