"I believe we have a mutual hatred for one another," she said. Nicky was itching to get back to Marlene, but she continued to make small talk.
"I was there for two and a half years." Perhaps, she did take most things as insults, but when asked if she had a job after being asked if she worked as musician, a level of skepticism was healthy.
With a tilt of her head and a raised eyebrow, she asked, "Has it ever occurred to you that I don't care whether you get to know me?"
Her lips twitched slightly as she slid passed him. "Now if you excuse me, I'm going to refill my drink and return to my date."