“A gift for me?” He catches it and shakes it. “It’s soft and light. Is this clothing?”
“Open it,” I repeat.
Without much care, he rips open the wrapping and reads the package. “Silk thermals?”
“Uh-huh. I hope they fit. I’m pretty good at guessing sizes. Just make sure if you wash them, you do it with cold water, and then line dry them. They should be low maintenance. Silk dries quickly.”
“Thank you. I don’t know when I can wear them, but I will.”
“You’re not supposed to wear them on their own, silly.”I roll my eyes. “They’re for wearingunderyour uniform. Silk retains heat in the winter and will keep you cool in the summer. You shouldn’t have to put up with shivering your butt off when it’s freezing.”
He stares at me. “I could kiss you.”
Turning my check, I point to it. “Go ahead, Soldier Boy.”
Fourteen
Sam
I’m missing you already.
Min
Me too, but it’s only been a day.
Sam
A day too long.
Min
You know, you never got around to showing me your new magic tricks.
Sam
You never guessed the magic words.
Min
*Rolling-eyes emoji*
Sam
Well, we were also otherwise occupied. I’ll take snogging you over magic any day of the week.
Min
*Winking emoji*
Sam
FYI, I’m back at Horse Guards on Wednesday. What if I demonstrated a magic trick for you then?
Min
That works.
Sam
