Emily liked his sense of humor and appreciated the sympathy.  “Thanks for your concern,” Extending her hand for a handshake, “Um, my name’s Emily Richardson.  Nice to meet you.”  The shop owner’s handshake was warm, firm, and callused in the right places. Something about a man who tinkered in mechanics was a big turn on.  Working with mediums most people couldn’t even pronounce, Emily loved the smell of grease and cleaning materials and Boris smelled wonderful.   She wondered if he had a girlfriend and had to correct herself,<i>of course he had a girlfriend</i>, who wouldn’t love a male that created machines with growling undertones, packing incredible speed and power between your legs?  The word ‘yummy’ came to mind.<br/><br/>An image of Boris on a motorcycle, promoted him from interesting to hot.  Trying to focus on what he was saying, Emily mentally slapped herself.  “Oh!  No, I don’t have a business card,” rummaging in her messenger bag, she ripped out a draft of a drawing, and quickly scribbled her number down.  The drawing wasn’t anything important, just a quick sketch of the city’s skyline at sunset.  “but here’s my number.  Any lead sounding interesting, just give me a call.”  Her brain continued the sentence, “<i>Yes, please call, lead or no.  How about calling because you’d like to go on a date or out for a ride?</i>”  Thanking Boris again, she left, stepping into the sunshine.  At this point anything would help her get to work, even a skateboard.<br/><br/>Blue's Café wasn’t too far away and the free WiFi would come in handy in finding a dealership.  Angela waved from the counter, ‘Bright Star Burning'  by<i>Hey Marseilles</i>was playing overhead.  Dropping in a stool near the espresso bar, Emily retold her tribulations since yesterday’s accident.  Angela smiled at her pretty, but clueless friend, head shaking in disbelief.  “Girl, you need to show more of an interest.  Next time ask the man out for coffee or something.”  Rolling her eyes, she continued to offer tips and suggestions.  “It’s not the 70’s.  You can ask the guy out.”  The difference between the two was as clear as apples and oranges, what might work for the sexy charismatic Angela, would probably be ridiculous coming from Emily.