Reply by FutureMrsBanks: Haha! That’s a good one too. I’ll throw it in the poll.
WillGirl25: A week? I’m sure it’s already over, based on their body language when they were walking out to the limo. He couldn’t even look at her. Whatever they’re pretending to have is solely for ratings.
ChickPea411: But what about their yacht trip? You really believe they’d spend all that time floating around the ocean together if they weren’t really an item?
WillGirl25: As if they even got on a yacht together. FAKE NEWS!
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Text from Arthur to Me:Do yourself a favour and don’t go online for a while. Reading the comments about your interview will not do you any favours.
Me:Too late.Just reading what Will’s Wild Fangirls have to say about me.
Arthur:Close the page immediately! Do NOT torture yourself with the words of the jealous and sad. And whatever you do, do NOT respond to any of it! Take it from me, you’ll only get sucked into an unwinnable negativity vortex.
Me:Don’t worry. I’m not a complete idiot. (No offence.)
Arthur:Some taken.
Me:Your ego is large enough to survive that little jab.
Arthur:You’re welcome for looking out for you.
Me:Thank you.
9
How to Lose Friends and Upset People…
Will
“I need your help,”I say into the speakerphone.
“Trying to figure out how to end things with Arabella after that disastrous interview?” Emma asks.
“Ha. I’m serious, Emma.”
“So am I. It was awful, and as your big sister, it’s incumbent upon me to let you know when I see some red flags in my baby brother’s relationship. Two kids versus five? That’s a pretty big difference. Plus, she didn’t even pick you as her phone-a-friend.”
“We’re fine. She’s just not good under pressure. Now listen, I need to talk to Pierce if he’s around.”
“He’s right here listening. We’re still in bed.”
Pierce is a famous author from Avonia who happens to have grown up with Prince Arthur and his crowd so he’s the perfect guy to go to for advice.
“Hi, Pierce.”
“Hi, Will. Don’t listen to Emma. The interview wasn’tthatbad,” Pierce says.
“Thanks. I’m glad I have one ally. Listen, I’m going to meet the family and I need to know what to wear.”
“Ooh! Meeting the family,” Emma says. “Thatisa big step. You only get one chance to make a first impression.”
“And that’s why I need your help. I have no idea how to dress or what to say or what to bring. I mean, what kind of gift do you give a king?”
“Generally speaking, they love paintings of themselves commissioned by famous artists,” Pierce says. “Or quasi-meaningful bronze statues.”
“Well, since that’s not exactly in my budget or my time frame, we may have to think outside the box.”
