Definitely.
Pippa
I’m fine.
Brinely
i’M fInE
That’s it, she needs an intervention. I’ll bring the wine.
Cat
I can be there in an hour.
Pippa
It’s okay, guys. I’m alright, really. I just need some time to think.
Cat
Can I just ask one thing?
This should be good. I brace myself and then reply with…
Pippa
Okay but just ONE.
Cat
Are you in love with him?
My skin prickles. She really went there.
For a second, I think I might not respond at all, but then my fingers are typing out a response, hovering over the send key…
And I delete it.
Cat
OH MY GOD.
I shake my head and laugh even though my eyes are burning like hell. Cat was always able to read the truth in my silence.
Brinley
Shit.
Cat
You do realize you’re basically the main character in one of those super smutty books you love, right?
Brinley
…the one where the writer falls for the biggest ‘player’ in poker. I did not see this one coming.
Pippa
