She did, and now I think I’m going to puke.
Gale:
At least she didn’t come and wake you up this morning and offer to read you one of her favorite scenes so far.
Auntie:
I’m just saying it’s a good book and you girls should read it.
Anna:
No, thanks. I’m good.
Hazel:
Yeah, Anna has a husband now, so she prefers his swizzle stick.
Mom:
Now I’m the one who’s going to puke.
I chuckled at the absurdity of their comments and then switched off that thread and went to my other unread texts. I saw a few from Cora only and pulled those up.
Cora:
Morning, sunshine! How are you feeling today?
I rolled my eyes at the winking emoji she’d added.
Cora:
I think I’ll swing by your office around 3p if that’s okay?
Cora:
If you’re still busy, I can occupy myself until you’re done.
Cora:
Do you want to go out to eat, or just grab something and take it back to your place?
What was she talking about? She was coming here?
I scrolled back in the conversation to see that she and I had texted last night—after my multiplesangrias. Oh crap.
Cora:
Hey, I’m coming down to Vegas tomorrow to set up some new testing equipment at Lake Echo over by the new bridge near the dam. I don’t know how long it’s going to take, so I may just stay the night and come back the next day. Can I stay with you, or do you want me to get a hotel?
Me:
Stay with me!
Me:
I haven’t been back to my place in a few days
Me:
