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That’s a relief, we didn’t go into details of what our staged relationship would involve, but I’m not sure I want to bring my friends into our charade, but I don’t want to lie to them either.
“I’m managing. Haven’t thought much about it since yesterday.” I’ve tried to preoccupy my thoughts withanythingelse.
“Oh, yes, sorry about Finn’s joke. I don’t think he meant any harm,” Mia explains quickly.
“Not at all, it was funny!” I try to reassure her.
“You didn’t answer, so we figured it was still a touchy subject,” Mia asks.
I look over at Hannah, but she doesn’t indicate anything off about yesterday either. They must not know Henry came to see me. This could be my answer to him keeping it a secret from everyone. “Yeah, it was a littlesurprising. I simply forgot to answer him. I’ll have to think of something witty to respond.”
After finishing our dinner, Hannah brings our attention to the front window of the café with a frown, the rain has picked up. “I think it might be best for us to call it a night, Mia.”
Mia slouches in her seat with her chin down as she lets out a sorrowful sigh.
“Next time we will be sure to visit twice as many shops,” I promise her with hope of a better time.
Mia and Hannah share a cab and I am lucky enough to find one for myself. Normally I’d take every chance I can to walk the streets of London, but I’d prefer not to catch a cold before traveling home for the holidays.
The storm grows stronger, and the temperature continues to drop through Tuesday. It’s decided in the group text to cancel for this week due to the weather. I’d much prefer snow to icy rain. Even though I haven’t left the house the entire day, I still have a chill I can’t shake. Without plans for this evening, I spend the day making soup to enjoy it while curling up on the couch with a new book, one Hannah recommended to me.
Just as I find myself tucked in and starting to warm up, my text alert sounds.
Henry
Should I still guess what you are reading?
Lucy
Sure, if you’d like, but I’m certain it is not a book you will be familiar with.
Henry
Well, let me tell you what I hope you are reading…
Lucy
So you’ve been giving this some thought?
Henry
Dear Lucy, you have consumed my thoughts since we parted on Sunday.
Lucy
Wow, you are pulling out all the tricks today.
Please tell me, what is it you hope I am reading?
Henry
Romance…
Lucy
Why would you hope for that?
Henry
