Ethan
Alex is going to get his hands dirty?
Claire
He’ll probably show up in a suit and tie with a spreadsheet on how to execute the best snowman.
And here was the part I was dreading sharing. I hadn’t told them yet about Holden.
Belle
Alex isn’t doing the competition with me.
Ethan
Shocker.
Claire
You’re doing it by yourself? Such a romantic getaway he promised.
I swallowed and slowly typed out my response, knowing an avalanche of texts was on the brink.
Belle
No, I’m not doing it alone.
Claire
???
My fingers hesitated over the keyboard.
Ethan
We’re waiting…
Belle
Okay, fine. But full disclosure—if I tell you, you’re not allowed to freak out.
Ethan
That’s literally the worst way to start a story.
Claire
I am already freaking out. Proceed.
I hesitated for a second, biting my bottom lip before typing the next message.
Belle
So…remember the guy I met at the Plaza?
Claire
The mistletoe mystery man?
