“Never.”
“What do you mean, never?”
“I don’t think I’ve ever sent one.”
“Not even to Camilla?”
“Definitely not.” She requested it. Often. My stomach knots as memories assault my mind. I was always too busy to remember, and in the end, she gave up asking.
“That explains it.” Keeley cuts into my thoughts.
“Explains what?”
“Why you gave me such little information. It’s quiet, so I’m assuming you’re not on the tarmac or in the airport. Are you home?”
“Sorry, yes. I’m home. In my apartment. Safe and sound.”
“Good. Thank you for letting me know.”
“Have you been sitting up waiting?” My lips curl into a smirk as I picture her waiting by the phone until she scoffs.
“It’s only nine p.m.”
“True, but aren’t you exhausted after last night? Since you missed your Nanna night for the wedding, I thought you might swap it to tonight.”
Keeley laughs. “I should have. I can’t believe you remembered that.”
I remember everything when it comes to you.
“How could I forget? I’ve still got the visual you painted in my mind. An image of you curled up in an armchair, plaid pajamas on, a mug of hot tea in your hands, your legs covered by a hand-knitted blanket.”
“Wow. Close. Only, it’s summer, so I’m wearing silk pajamas and I have a glass of Merlot in my hand. No blanket. But while we’re on the topic of a blanket, I don’t own a hand-knitted one, and now I kind of want to.”
“Do you know anyone that knits?”
“No, but I’m more than happy to buy one.”
“Good idea. Are you reading or watching mindless TV?”
“I’ll have you know I’m watching something incredibly intellectual.”
“Oh, yeah?”
“Yes. It’s a true crime documentary.”
“You too? Camilla was hooked on those things, and what the fuck am I doing?”
I groan while Keeley bursts out laughing. “You’re allowed to talk about her. I promise I’ll only get a little bit jealous.”
“You’ll what?” My heart jolts, and I’m not sure if it’s because I feel bad or like the fact that she’s jealous. It’s a little of both. Only, surely, she’s joking.
“You heard what I said. Does that surprise you?”
“Yes. You have nothing to be jealous about. Camilla and I have been over for a decade.”
“Doesn’t mean you don’t still have feelings for her.”
“You’re right. Time doesn’t change that. Finding someone else does.”
