Two Last Letters Become the First Two Letters of the Next Word or Phrase

[Hammster]

Never one to fall prey to flattery, Anne still listened to Edward because he amused her.

 

[joyshirley]

"Er, would you care to dance, Anne?" Edward asked hesitantly.

 

[Hammster]

Lying, (because she wasn’t a great dancer) she said no, but asked if he’d sit with her awhile.

 

[joyshirley]

Leaning against the hard wall of the hall, they watched the John Travolta wannabes for a minute, then both spoke at the same time.

 

[Hammster]

“Me thinks they doth try too hard,” Anne and Edward both said with a grin.

 

[joyshirley]

Instantly, a bond formed between the pair and Edward was glad he had spoken to Anne, a quiet girl whom he really didn't know well despite being in the same class all through high school.

 

[Hammster]

Olivia, meanwhile, became instantly jealous of Anne since she had her eye on Edward from the moment he arrived.

 

[nChrist]

Edward asked Anne for her telephone number.

 

[joyshirley]

Eric strolled past at that moment, giving the slightest of nods and a smile to Edward, while Olivia tried to edge closer to Edward and Anne, only to find herself whisked onto the dance floor by Eric.

 

[nChrist]

IC - short for Interstitial cystitis

 

[Hammster]

Is the story over?

 

[joyshirley]

Erring on the safe side for his pal, Edward's sake, Eric kept Olivia dancing until she had no option but to stagger to a seat and collapse onto it, though with enough energy to demand that Eric fetch her a cool drink and don't spare the horses.

 

[rebornfree]

Especially as she wanted him out of the way so she could keep an eye on Edward and Anne.

 

[joyshirley]

"Never say die!" Olivia muttered to herself, trying not to see that Edward and Anne seemed to be hitting it off and her best move would be to leave them alone.

 

[faithinlife]

Never give up on meeting people for friendships.

 

[joyshirley]

PS for perseverance.

 

[Hammster]

Centuries ago, TV was only in black and white.

 

[faithinlife]

Telemarketing business opportunities in the job ads are varied and many.

 

[Hammster]

NYSE is a strange beast.

 

[nChrist]

Stars in the night are beautiful.