I kissed him, ran away, then we talked. He likes me too.
Jenna
I’m going to need a *much* longer explanation, in the formof lunch or a video chat. I won’t press you since I know you have a lot going on.
Alice
*Grinning emoji* It’s a deal. We’ll do lunch soon.
Jenna
Are you two officially dating now?
Alice
Not exactly . . .
Jenna
You haven’t figured out how to get around the no-dating rule?
Alice
*Nodding emoji*
Jenna
What does Arthur think you should do?
Alice
I don’t know. I’ve been avoiding him.
Jenna
You won’t get any sympathy from me. If you want this to work, you need to fight for him. You’ll figure it out. You’re the brightest person I know. Love always finds a way.
Alice
You’re right. I have to do this.
Jenna
Yes, you do. I’m here if you need more urging, but the longer you stall, the harder it’s going to be. Get on with it.
Swallowing my fears, I close out my message from Jenna and open a new one to text Art. I begin typing, but then I realize whatever I send him will likely go to his work mobile. I’ll have to be extra careful with how I word things.
Alice
Cheers, Art, are you on duty right now? Or is it Angela?
Art
You’re stuck with me.
Alice
Brilliant. I’d like to request the car and stop by the flat this morning. It’s been about four weeks.
