[ WP ] The reason she never called you back was because she was abducted by an alien civilization . She adapted , grew , and lead a rebellion to overthrow the tyrant that ruled there . Today she just texted that she wants to go out again .

Jacob made his way through the massive crowd that had swarmed the walls of the restaurant. They were all gathered around a single table, and near the table was his date for the night. She sat there, in her white cocktail dress, holding a bottle of red wine in one hand and gripping a fat man's arm in her other. He was on the floor, moaning in pain with his face buried into the crumb covered surface. 
 
 `` Please let me go. I'm sorry. I wo n't do that again.'' 
 
 Jacob's date, Veronica, made a small twitch of the arm and there was a slight snap. The man began to bellow in pain. Veronica smiled and spoke with a voice that had hints of sexuality and just a dash of anger. `` Sorry for what?'' 
 
 The man was wiggling on the floor, trying to escape her grasp, then yelled out `` I'm sorry for slapping your ass''. 
 
 With those words she let him be off and he ran away like a sweat covered baby fearing for his life. Commotion died down and people began to clear back to their seats. Veronica spotted him among the thinning crowd. 
 
 `` Jacob!'' she exclaimed `` I'm so happy to see you. Please, sit down'' 
 
 Jacob hardened the grip that he had on the flowers and swallowed back the ball that had built in his throat. He sat down, his eyes filled with wonder at the woman sitting before him. Her biceps seemed much larger, her hair was a mess, and he thought he saw a tattoo on her back. He did n't want to bring any of it up though, he simply sat there holding the flowers. Veronica snapped at them with her hands and pressed them against her face `` mmmm these smell so nice, I ca n't remember how long it's been since I've been able to enjoy the scent of roses. Thank you Jacob.'' 
 
 Jacob smiled, slid back in his chair and tried to think of things to say as his brain tried to figure out a logical conclusion as to how she was able to flip a three hundred pound man. Luckily, she was really busy chugging the bottle of wine to worry about his awkward stammering. The waiter passed by and Veronica grabbed onto his waist cloth. 
 
 `` How much longer on the food?'' she inquired intensely. The waiter was a bit nervous to answer `` Yes miss, the food should be here soon, it's simply a large order. Once again we apologize for that rude customer just now. She slapped the waiter on the back and let out a joyous laugh `` No worries my man, I'm just starving, that's all.'' 
 
 Jacob slowly raised his voice `` Y-you ordered already?'' 
 
 Veronica smiled `` Yes! Do n't worry, there will be plenty for the both of us!'' 
 
 Jacob rubbed the back of his head, hoping some genie of clever things to say would emerge, but all he could amount to speak was `` What have you been up to?'' 
 
 Her eyes lit up, her face was strewn into a wide grin, as she was about to explode in conversation she placed a single finger over her lips and blushed a little `` I would love to tell you. But it's a long story.'' 
 
 `` It's been three years. A lot can happen in three years.'' 
 
 Veronica leaned back and placed her bare feet on the table `` You have no idea.'' 
 
 Before Jacob could respond, three waiters came out. Each hand was filled with several plates, and they placed them one by one onto their table. By the end of it looked as if they were hosting a buffet. 
 
 Veronica waited for the last plate to be set down and instantly she began to scarf it all down. One hand filled itself with a biscuit, the other grabbed the shrimp. Her teeth were working on a steak while her fingers wrapped themselves around a juicy slice of ham. Her lips suckled down bowl after bowl of soup and any room that could have been used for conversation was instead given to her hulking appetite. Veronica was three plates in and Jacob had barely finished his grilled salmon. The mood was off, he felt a little unsure of it all, and after watching the date slowly fall apart he pulled out a 100 dollar bill, left it at the table to pay the bill, and then slowly left. 
 
 Food still in her mouth, she spoke up `` Jawcob. Whats wong?'' 
 
 He smiled politely and then scratched at the back of his head again `` Sorry, but things do n't seem to be working out. I hope you can find somebody you're a bit interested in.'' 
 
 As he was leaving his feet stopped at the sound of Veronica's fist smashing at the table. He turned and saw her standing there with her long wild hair flowing in the sudden wind that had appeared to assist her in a moment of pure badass fixation. 
 
 `` Jacob, you are staying. For three years I have been waiting to get back to Earth. For three years I have been stuck at the other edge of our universe. For three years I have fought a battle that was not mine. For three years I dug myself to freedom and did unspeakable things for the sake of democracy on a world that was not home to my kin. And now, after three years, after three years of waiting, and reading your text over and over again, I have a chance to get back here, and go out on a date with a really nice guy, and halfway through he stands up and walks away from it? I do n't think so mister. Sit down.'' 
 
 The restaurant was silent. Jacob sat down. Veronica sat down. She smiled. She blushed. `` Sorry for the outburst. And I'm sorry for the eating, and the smelling of the flowers and my overall attitude. I'm just really happy to see you finally. I really like you Jacob.'' 
 
 He smiled `` I like you too.'' 
 
 Veronica began to eat in a more calm manner, the music returned to the building and her lips danced around the wind glass. 
 
 `` So Jacob, do you know why I never called you back that night?'' 
 
 `` Honestly, no.'' 
 
 Her grin returned, `` Then, please, allow me to explain.''
