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Yasmin:Have fun. I’ll call you before I go to bed xo

Chase:Behave

Yasmin:I can’t make any promises xo

Chapter Twenty

Yasmin

There’s a soft knock at the door that forces me to fully wake up. I’ve been lying in bed for half an hour thinking about Chase.

It’s hard not to when his bed smells like him. It makes being away from him a little more bearable. I miss him. I didn’t realise how much until last night. We spoke briefly before I went to bed. I must admit it was nice.

They had gone back to the hotel room for a few quiet drinks because Arden had planned them a full day of viewings and meetings with builders.

I had fun with the girls. Ally, Nat and I had a few drinks while Millie and Julia gave us makeovers. We listened to girlie music, danced like no one was watching and had fun. It was a first for both Millie and I.

It’s also been a few years since Julia had done something like that as well.

Nat spent most of the night telling us how lucky she was to have us all in her life now. In a way, she is fast becoming a mother figure for all of us. If anyone is lucky, it’s us.

The door to the bedroom opens and Ally makes her way into the room. She crawls under the covers beside me and sighs.

“What’s wrong?” I ask rolling on to my side so I can see her.

“I miss him.” She sighs again.

“Maybe you should stop avoiding him then.”

“You caught on to that?”

“Yes, I did. It wasn’t’ hard to see.” I grab my phone off the bedside table to send Chase a good morning message. He’s beat me to it.

Chase:Good morning pretty girl

Yasmin:Morning handsome xo

“Do Chase and Arden know?” Ally speaking distracts me from my phone. I drop it on my pillow and give her my attention.

“Chase yes, Arden I don’t think so.”

“I have to keep my distance. It’s better for both of us and the group.”

“You can still be friends, Ally; you’ve been friends for years. That doesn’t have to change.” It’s true. I’ve noticed in the past week she’s been staying away from Rhys, but they were friends first. Maybe they need to try and be friends again.

“I’m trying,” she whispers.

“What do you want to do today?” I ask. Millie and Julia are going to Julia’s. Martha promised it was okay for Millie to be there. I know she’ll be safe especially with Ralph driving them around and staying at the house as well.

“No idea. I kind of want to go to New Hope. I didn’t want to go because I didn’t think I could be around Rhys, but you’re right. We’ve been friends for years; nothing has to change.”

I’m excited Ally brought it up. I’d love to surprise Chase. “Let’s do it. Chase said they were viewing the apartment block at lunch time. We can surprise them there.”

“Are you sure?” Ally asks a little hesitant.

“Yep, we can take Wander for a cruise. It’s been a while since she’s had a good drive. Go shower, I’ll go tell the girls and Mumma Nat.”

Ally comes closer to give me a hug. “Thank you, Yasmin. I have no idea what we did before you came along. I’m glad you’re here.”

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