Caroline was an ordinary young girl, one of the many you can meet in the street every day. She lived an ordinary life, dominated by everyday routine. All her days looked exactly the same; she got up at 6:30 a.m. , had quick shower and some breakfast and went to the classes at the university.
One afternoon she was listening to her favourite radiostation whne the DJ announced a competition. The prize was a two-week trip to California-a place of Caroline's dreams. She sent a text message to register in the competition and to answer a question. But, as she had never won anything, she soon forgot about it.
Two days later, when Caroline was cooking dinner, her mobile rang.
"Hi and hello! I'm Robbie from Crazy Radio! Are you taking part in our competition?"-she heard, when she had picked up the phone. At first, she was so surprised that she was not able to say a word. But after a while, she said:
"Yes, yes, I did."
Then, everything was happening so fast. Five minutes later, Caroline found herself sitting on the sofa and thinking: "I'm going to California! I'm going to California!". She won the competition and now had only a few days to get ready for the trip of her dreams.
A week later, Caroline was standind at the airport in Los Angeles, looking for the exit to the city. Suddenly, someone pushed her and she lost her balance. She would fall down if the same person who pushed her had not catch her.
"I'm terribly sorry! How could I be so clumsy! Please, accept my apology. Are you ok?", exclaimed the man in white trousers and blue T-shirt.
"Yes, I'm fine, nothing really has happened. Don't worry!", said Caroline, smiling at the man.
"Can I buy you a drink? Or an ice-cream? Or anything?" asked the man.
"Thank you, but I don't think there's a need..."
"That would eb a pleasure for me to drink a glass of wine with such a beautiful woman! Please, accept my invitation!"
"I'm not sure...", hesitated Caroline, "I even don't know you!"
"Silly me! I haven't introduced myself! How rude of me! I'm sorry about that. I'm Mike Collins."
"I'm Carline. Nice to meet you."
"Nice to meet you, Caroline. So can you accept my invitation now?", asked Mike, smiling.
"Well...yes, I think I can", answered Carline, looking at him friendly.
So Caroline and Mike went together for a drink to a nearby restaurant. Mike turned out to be a very talkative man. In just two hours he told Caroline the story of his life, including the details concerning his unhappy childhood and two unhappy marriages.
At 9 p.m. Caroline said:
"I'm really having a good time with you, Mike, but it's time I went. It's getting late and I must find my hotel."
"I understand. But before you go, I'd like you ask you a question. You are the most beautiful and intelligent woman I've ever met. I'm in love with you!! Caroline, will you marry me?"
Caroline was speechless for a minute but when she recovered from the shock, she said, smiling at Mike:
"Well...I'm a bit surprised...I need to some time to think it over. Call me later and I'll give you an answer." And then she got up and run towards the exit. She caught a taxi, got in and disappeared .
"But...but I don't have your phone number! How can I phone you??", shouted devastated Mike.
