“What about if you were dancing?” Sarah says.
“That’s different,” Celine says.
“How is it different?”
Celine spends a moment thinking. Her cheeks turn red. “It just is.”
“Is not.
“Is too.”
“Is not.”
“It is too.”
“Girls,” I interject. “Let’s not argue. We’re here to talk about your brother.” Sarah and Celine both stop talking and wear sheepish expressions on their faces. “He’s worked really, really hard the last couple of weeks to make it to the finals of the Princess Alice Cup. I want us to be able to cometogetherto show him how proud we are of him.”
“Yes, Min,” they both say.
“Good. Now, we have a whole bunch of logistical things to figure out like how we’re going to get you to Windsor, what you’re going to wear, et cetera, et cetera.”
“I had an idea about that,” Sarah starts.
I nod.
“I was thinking that if Celine and I could get to Grandad Baker’s home, maybe he’d be willing to drive us down to Windsor. I’m sure he’ll want to come with us too.”
My stomach muscles clench at the thought of meeting Sam’s dad. I’m sure he’s kind, but the thought of meeting my boyfriend’s father still terrifies me.
“If he can’t or doesn’t feel up to it, let me know. My friend Liz is going to be driving me. We’ll be in her parents’ minivan.”
“I’ll ring him straightaway.”
The only other person I’d need to invite is Alice, but she’ll already be there. The Princess Alice Cup may be named after her grandmother, but she’s the member of the royal family who always awards the top prize.
Little did I know, when I was purchasing the flat, it was from the princess. Since moving in, we’ve become good friends. I never thought in a million years I’d ever be hanging out with royalty, but Alice could not be a more down-to-earth person. I’m lucky to have her in my life.
Min
Just got off the call with the girls, they’re on board.
Liz
*Thumbs-up emoji*
Min
How’d your date with McMillian go?
Liz
Chester is here with me now. *Photo image*
Min
It looks like he’s sitting down in front of the TV playing video games. Is that what you’re doing for a date?
Liz
