There were dreams in that smile, Millie thought wistfully. Dreams she'd never shared with anyone, not really. But no one would want to, anyway. Not will that troll Bulstrode.
Millie could say she was honestly surprised at the invitation. But then, on the other hand, Pansy often did speak the first thought on her mind. So perhaps it wasn't as strange as she'd first thought.
Was she seeing anyone? The words cut, because as always the answer was no. She licked her lips and swallowed away the brief lump in her throat. "No, no, not seeing anyone right now," she said, and a tinge of regret colored her voice. "But I've been in touch with a few old acquaintances, so I could bring along someone to even out the number if you wish."
Blaise? No, Blaise was in Italy right now on business or something. Draco? No, not right now, she thought. She'd rather see him before she committed him to something. Blaise mentioned he wasn't being social right now. Not Marcus, Daddy would kill her. Not Miles, not if she wanted a pleasant experience with everyone. Terence? Well, yes. She'd owled him the other day about business prospects and he'd invited her to lunch. She was sure he'd accompany her to dinner.