Page 55 of I’m Dreaming of a New York Christmas

Anneka:

FLORA BELL! It’s that Instagram DM dude isn’t it?!

Flora:

Maybe…

Anneka:

I am so right. You’re safe, yeah?

Flora:

Yes, absolutely. He’s a gent. We’re currently in Brooklyn and we just bumped into his parents…!

I decided not to tell her that the encounter had taken place in his apartment.

Anneka:

Only you could end up meeting the parents on a first date…

Flora:

It’s not really a date. Well, it didn’t start out as one anyway. But, yeah, it was pretty awkward to say the least.

Anneka:

Can’t wait to hear all about it. Just keep me posted on timings, ok?

Flora:

Will do. And pleeeease don’t tell Mum!

Anneka:

I won’t. But allow me to channel her for a second…

Flora:

?!

Anneka:

Condom.

Flora:

ANNEKA!

Anneka:

Have fun ;)

‘Everything okay?’

‘Yep, just my sister checking in.’

The truth sneaked out. I mean, I could just tell him they’re in the city, too. But what was the point? After today, that would be that. Now that Anneka had effectively given me a free pass, I might as well keep up the charade that I’d come on this trip of my own volition.