Page 82 of You Fall First

For Jo.

Jo

Dangerously cute.

Me

I’d look better with a face full of sugar and a mystery stain, tho.

Jo

Most people do.

Did I literally just text Jo about her mystery stain? Sheesh. I need to get a grip immediately. Fun Guy Noah is getting too far out there. Change of subject now.

Me

Where are you?

Jo

Visiting the ducks. It’s my therapy after running into my ex.

My jaw ticks, and a sliver of jealousy pricks at my insides. But I keep my cool. Ignore the prick.

Me

Where was he?

See. That’s calm. Cool. Mildly collected.

Jo

At Catty’s with his fiancée, AKA the gorgeous woman he chose over me. And they’ll both be at the wedding. Catering together. How adorable is that?

My chest constricts. I’m dying to tell her that Oliver’s an idiot for choosing anyone over her. But that statement runs a little too close to the surface of my true feelings. So I stick to a neutral question that keeps the focus off my emotions and onto hers.

Me

Adorable is one word for it. How are you feeling?

Jo

Easy breezy. And hey, at least I’m not PMSing anymore.

Jo

Sorry. TMI.

Me

Yeah, well, I brought up mystery stains and a face full of sugar, so. Even?

Jo

Steven.

Me