Sorry for the delay. I’ve been very busy with my cousin’s wedding. This would be September Elliot’s wedding; she’s April Rain’s little sister. My week has been totally bonkers. I flew in early to help April with the bachelorette party and other wedding festivities. Whenever I’m at my cousin’s house, I feel like I’m on another planet. Part of that is my Uncle Dean Elliot. He’s so vain; he has himself painted on the ceiling. For the record, April is awesome. And September, well, she improves with each visit.
I promised hot gossip, so here you go. But first, remember that I’m trusting you to keep this secret for a few days, maybe a week.
You may have heard that April and Freddy West are now an item. But did you know that they dated before? In fact, they were engaged! This was during the peak of April’s career. At the time, Freddy wasn’t famous. He was just a law student, working part-time as a lifeguard. April’s dad and her manager pressured her to dump him. Freddy started writing songs about his broken heart and the rest is history. You’ve probably connected the dots by now, but if not, let me spell it out for you—April Rain is Freddy West’s mysterious muse!
I’ve known this for years and keeping this secret has been slowly killing me. I couldn’t even tell my sisters or my parents or anyone. But now you know. And soon, the whole world will know, but remember, you heard it first from me.
April has been regretting Freddy for years. When she was my roommate, Freddy West played on repeat at our apartment. So, this is huge! I’m so happy for her and Freddy. He’s pretty cool. I’m so glad they got a second chance.
I’m flying home today. I’m at LAX as I type. I saw a flight to Sacramento, and I really wished I was on it.
Yours with her own regrets,
Lettie
P.S. Tell Fitz I’m sorry I didn’t visit.
How’s that for vulnerable? In my mind, this email screams: “Give me another chance!”
From: [email protected]
Subject: Reply to: Celebrity Wedding Hot Gossip
Lettie,
And you accuse me of not being normal? Your uncle is a former TV star, your cousin is a pop star, and her new boyfriend is Freddy West! And yes! I might be fangirling here because I am a huge Freddy West fan. I also like April Rain. Both of them have songs on my erg* playlist.
I can imagine how hard it must have been for you to keep this secret. I am dying to call Georgie right now. But I won’t. Your secret is safe with me.
I can’t say how disappointed Fitz and I are that you didn’t catch a flight to Sacramento. I suppose it’s good to know that you wanted to visit us.
We’re in the middle of the harvest. It’s another bumper crop this year, which is good and bad. Good for Pemberley’s manufacturing businesses. Not so good for the almond distribution branch.
I should probably delete that last paragraph. I tend to run on when I’m talking about Pemberley Almonds. I’ve poured my heart and soul into this company. It’s so much more than work for me.
How’s your work doing? Any new books for me to read? How many times does a guy have to ask? How are your sisters? What sort of costumes is your mom sewing? Do you guys watchGBBO? I normally watch it with my mom and sister. But they’re in England. So, Fitz and I must watch it on our own.
Yours,
Liam
*The erg is what rowers call a rowing machine. Now, you can be a cool kid and call it by its proper name.
From: [email protected]
Subject: Reply to: Celebrity Wedding Hot Gossip
Liam,
Go ahead, tell Georgie! I trust her.
Also, I am so much more normal than you. I’m not the weirdo who uses cloth handkerchiefs. I drive a Bug instead of a Jag. By the way, does your car have a name?
Feel free to tell me more about rowing and work. You haven’t bored me yet.
