FR: Going the direct way

Today I went totally direct on a two set.
This is big thing for me as I am doing it for the very first time. For my amazement it went well. The chicks were in from the moment I opened them.

Two set (HBO - 7.5 and HBS - 6 ) walking towards escalator in Forum mall. I approach them from behind and start walking confidently with them for about 2 - 3 seconds. I open as they step onto escalator.
Me : Hey Guys
HBO : Hello (with a nice air-hostess kinda smile)
Me : Can I give you a sincere compliment?
HBO : Yes.
HBS :
Me : I find you really cute, I just wanted to come here and say a Hi to you.
HBO : Thank you
Me : Hi, I am Preetham and you ?

At this point I was expecting that she would be too shy shake my hand. But she extended her arm and shook my hand firmly.
HBO : I am HBO. < I was nervous. And, I dont even remember her name>

Me : So, are you guys like shopping here ?
Me : Ofcourse you are at a shopping mall you must be shopping you know.
HBO : No, we are not here for shopping.
Me : ..... < I went blank and didnt even respond>
At this point I realized that I hadnt even talked to HBS.
Me (to HBS) : I didnt get your name ?

She shakes my hand and gives her name.
HBS: I am HBS.

At this point we were almost getting off the escalator and my evil AFC twin brother is shouting in my head, telling me to eject. And I succumb to his evil intentions.
Me : It was a pleasure meeting you guys. Have a nice weekend guys.

HBS & HBO : Bye.
Me : Bye


What ?? Did I hear you say "what a dumb-ass report ?". Well, in fact it is lame. But the fact that I did a direct one and it went Ok is a big thing for me. All these days I been going indirect (and it was working for me). But, recently I felt that I should have 'direct - astra' in my arsenal. However, was finding it very difficult to open 'direct'. It took lot of 'pumping up preetu' on part of Maser and Flamin before I could go direct. Guys, kudos to you both. You guys are fucking awesome wingmen. Big hugs to you both. Kudos to THUG as well, your y'day's pep talk really helped me a lot.

Now, what next? Well , well there is a whole weekend awaiting me. I will be only using direct openers for next two days. Expect another dumbass report soon.