Fox
Let me demonstrate. You are tossing and turning as you consider a future I painted for you.
Cleo
*Eye roll emoji* Get over yourself. You’re not that memorable. Not everything you say has to be immortalized on a cup or T-Shirt.
Fox
Try reading your book to relax.
Cleo
Not a relaxing book.
Fox
Did you get to the bit where he chokes her yet?
My eyes go wide.
Cleo
No. Isn’t that dangerous?
Fox
Only if you don’t do it right. *Smirking emoji*
Cleo
And I suppose you know how to do it right?
Fox
It’s one of my many talents.
Cleo
Good luck with that.
The three dots appear, then disappear. I suck in breath as I await his response, but after a minute I don’t get one.
Cleo
Who enjoys being choked?
Fox
Curious?
Cleo
No.
Fox
Admit it, and then we can both sleep.
