AT FACE VALUE
Mar 19, 2020
4 minutes
WORDS BY KATIE PEARSON
It’s not often that a guy turns my head, but Richard Thornborough was just that handsome and charming.
He knew it, too!
‘Got a spare ciggie?’ he grinned, blue eyes twinkling.
It was a summer’s day in July 2017, and me and a mate were enjoying the sun outside a pub, here in Weymouth, Dorset.
Richard, 27, was there with friends.
I couldn't believe what I read on the news
‘Fancy joining us for a game of pool?’ he grinned – flirty, but polite.
‘Sure,’ I agreed.
Laughing, we started playing a game and sharing some banter.
‘My turn,’ Richard smiled.
And then my heart froze, as Richard leaned
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