Page 71 of The Rebel Billionaire

Don’t worry, I’ve told them it’s a business call.

ME:

I hate we have to lie to everyone.

CALEB:

It’s not going to be forever. You sure you’re okay?

Caleb has always been perceptive when it comes to the feelings of others.

ME:

It’s been a busy week.

CALEB:

Real work can be a shock to the system.

He follows his message with a whole host of laughing emojis.

ME:

Haha.

Been to lunch with Sophia and I’m heading home. Going to put my feet up and catch up on Buffy reruns.

CALEB:

Enjoy. We miss you.

ME:

Miss you too. Love to April.

I put my phone in my bag.

The silence has become deafening, but the radio is soothing.

I should be grateful, but the isolation is taking its toll since Callie left. No one to really talk to. Kat is heading to the Maldives, and I don’t want to worry Mum with my woes.

I brought this on myself.

I stare out of the window and listen to the endless stream of adverts. Local concerts I can’t attend. Insurance companies I don’t need. Teeth aligners promising me a million-dollar smile…Night school.

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My muscles begin to uncurl as my heart rate picks up.

Could I?

It’s a risk.

I sink back into the seat, possibilities whirling through my brain.

CHAPTER 21

ALEX