‘So, how’s Emma getting on with her new job?’ said Jasmine, passing Bunty a cup of tea.
‘Well, now there’s a story.’ She gave a secretive grin.
Jasmine frowned and waited for her to elaborate. It didn’t take long; it was blatantly clear that Bunty was itching to tell her something. However, nothing could have prepared Jasmine for what she revealed. She stopped mid-drink and blinked.
‘Felix Paschalhas bought your old house?’
‘Yes, he has,’ confirmed Bunty with a chuckle. ‘It’s incredible, isn’t it? Apparently his real name is Adam Felix Sinclair.’
‘And he’s filming a TV series there?’
‘Yes, he is.’ Bunty nodded with glee. ‘How exciting’s that?’ she squealed, clapping her hands. Who would have thought her old home, the set of a drama series!
‘I can’t believe it,’ said Jasmine, shaking her head.
‘Oh, but you mustn’t tell anyone,’ Bunty urged. ‘We promised Emma we’d keep it quiet.’
‘Yes, of course,’ replied Jasmine.
Later that evening, after dinner, Jasmine and Robin were relaxing with a bottle of wine, snuggled up together on the sofa. Jasmine was feeling suitably laid-back and couldn’t help but mention her news. Robin would be discreet.
‘Guess who’s bought Bunty’s old house?’
Robin turned to face her with a look of surprise.
‘How come you know?’ he asked. It had been a much talked about mystery on Samphire Bay, who the new owner of the big, white house on the peninsula was.
‘You’ll never guess,’ teased Jasmine.
Robin laughed. ‘Just tell me then.’
‘Felix Paschal.’
There was a stunned silence.
‘Felix Paschal?’ replied Robin.
‘Yea,’ said Jasmine.
‘You meantheFelix Paschal, the actor?’
‘Yes,’ chuckled Jasmine, ‘and what’s more, there’s a new drama going to be filmed there. Apparently he bought the house because it’s the perfect location.’
‘Blimey.’ Robin was still absorbing all the newfound information.
‘Oh, but you must keep it to yourself,’ Jasmine quickly told him. ‘It’s top secret.’ She mimed pulling a zip across her mouth.
‘Right, OK,’ replied Robin.
As soon as Robin got back to his apartment he texted Jack, knowing he’d keep quiet.
Felix Paschal has bought Bunty’s old house.
No way?
Straight up. And he’s filming there too.
You sure?
