Keeping her close

‘Keep your friends close, but your enemies closer’ - an adage Paolo adhered to. Accordingly, he called Sofia. It was 08.30 and she would be on her way to work.

Sofia answered quizzically “Paolo?” to which he replied in a friendly tone “Sofia”.

“I thought I said no ifs or buts?”

“This is neither,” countered Paolo “it’s a when and where... and a thank you too!”

“Explain please...” Sofia was rather confused and bemused. ‘Where’s the negotiation in that?’ she thought to herself.

“When and where is our next games night?”

Sofia was nonplussed. “Really?”

“Yes... but my games next time!”