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If you’re still planning on it?

He didn’t have to wait a wee moment before she responded.

Maisie

That’s a resounding YES.

He smiled. He couldn’t wait to see her. They’d spend all evening together, maybe grab a bite to eat, take a walk. Chat. Share a kiss or two. Then tomorrow…she’d be gone.

He rubbed his palms against his eyes, his smile vanishing as swiftly as it had appeared. He couldn’t believe he’d missed out on five solid days with her on that tour. And now she was flying back to the States tomorrow. Still, nothing was going to stop him from calling her, texting her, and visiting her the second he found the funds to do so.

Because Maisie was way too special to let go, and he was finished making stupid decisions.

So he would see her tonight, and this morning, he would be reinstated as a tour guide.

Of course, he wasn’t positive he would be, but there was no harm in sending out good vibes in the universe.

The yearly bonus, on the other hand, was as good as gone—as was his flat. The landlord had given Finn his eviction notice just yesterday, which meant he had to be out in a week. Then he’d be back living with his parents.

Beezer.

After another minute of waiting, Finn felt another buzz from his phone, and he glanced down to see a message from Cedric. Finn hadn’t told any of his friends about his suspension, but last night, when he was feeling particularly low after the eviction notice had come in, Cedric had coaxed it out of him over a late-night phone call.

Fortunately, for Finn’s sake, Cedric had listened to Finn’s dilemma without making him feel stupid for his decision making.

Cedric

Heard anything back yet?

Finn

Sitting with the boss soon.

Cedric

You tell your folks?

Finn

No point in worrying them until there’s a need to worry them. I’ll be living with them soon anyway.

Cedric

You know my offer still stands.

Cedric had said he’d pay the rent on Finn’s flat for a few months as a loan, but Finn had declined. If Cedric was paying Finn’s dues while Finn was paying his parents’, was Finn even helping? Or was it Cedric?

Either way, he couldn’t complicate the matter by accepting.

Finn

Thanks, mate. But we’re hanging on still.

Cedric

Keep me posted.

Finn “liked” his message, then lowered his phone as Joshua’s door finally opened, and Joshua beckoned him in.