Page 35 of Love so Cold

Meeting Victor to talk about the development.

There's a brief pause in the digital conversation before curiosity floods in, rapid-fire and relentless, as if the moms have never heard gossip before.

Emily

Since when are you two breakfast buddies?

Samantha

OMG it's finally happening.

Jessica

Did he ask after the game yesterday?

Avery

Yep. Not a date. Just business.

So don't get any ideas.

Samantha

Why not? My ideas are all delicious!

Emily

Samantha

Sure, Avery, just a 'meeting'

We totally get it.

Avery

Haha, very funny.

I need to get ready now.

And seriously, behave yourselves if you're there.

Samantha

Who, us?

When are we not ever exceptionally well-behaved?

Avery

Samantha

Emily

Avery

Gotta go.

See you all later.

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