This story is part of the October 22 edition of Good Weekend.See all 15 stories.
The singlet-wearing man who sang hello through the screen door had, Georgie noted on approach, award-winning arms – if indeed such awards existed. She made a note to consult Google.
Credit: Jim Pavlidis
After Georgie greeted him, he mentioned something about bins while she, so as to avoid appraising him like deli meat, concentrated madly on holding his gaze.
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After he left, Georgie’s husband, James – wondering if Georgie’s bulging eyes might indicate hyperthyroidism – asked who she’d been talking to.
“New neighbour.”
“Good-looking rooster, eh?”
“Didn’t notice,” she replied, then went in search of a cool drink and her laptop.
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