It’s not that simple.
Ethan
It really is.
Belle
I’m not only interested in Holden because of his profession and his looks.
Claire
But you admit you’re interested…
Belle
I mean, yes. But I shouldn’t be. I have a boyfriend. And Holden is his cousin. That makes things complicated.
Claire
Alex is the worst boyfriend ever, and your “relationship” is holding on by a thread.
Ethan
The only reason you two are still together is because you won’t end things, and he’s too busy to care.
They had a point. Alex and I hadn’t been boyfriend and girlfriend in the true sense of the word for a long time. We hardly saw each other. Most of our texts were him telling me he was running late or had to cancel but he’d make it up to me. Which, news alert, he never did.
Claire
So is Holden the one you’re building a snowman with?
Belle
Yes.
Ethan
And Alex is okay with that?
Claire
Does he realize how hot his cousin is?
Belle
Alex is actually…back in New York.
I squeezed my eyes shut, cringing as I knew they were not going to likethat text.
Claire
What do you mean he is back in New York?
Ethan
He left you there alone?
I blew out a breath. This definitely wasn’t doing Alex any favors.
