Page 57 of I Can't Even Think Straight

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“And since you’re one of Kai’s friends,

you get the friends and family discount.”

She gestures to the pendant in his hand.

Obi nods and takes out his phone.

“Great! I’ll take it,” he says, without asking

how much the discount is.

“Something for you, too, darling?”

my multitasking mum says to Jenny,

while presenting Obi with the card reader.

“Fifty percent off—take your pick.”

While Mum and Jenny talk gemstones,

Obi turns to me. “Are you here every week?”

“Yes, every Sunday,” I say proudly.

“Great!” says Obi, grinning.

“We’ll bring some other friends.

Loads of Jenny’s pals

are into gemstones and crystals.

She’s just the tip of the iceberg.

We have a coven of witches, tarot readers,

and all sorts in our friend group.”

“So, are you and Jenny just friends?” I whisper.

“Best buds since prep school,” says Obi.

“Cool,” I say, smiling far too widely.

“How about you and...?” Obi hesitates.

“Shit! I’m sorry. I’m blanking on his name.

I want to say Mark?”

“It’s Matt. And we’re just friends, too.”

“Cool,” says Obi.

“I guess we’re friends now,

since I’m getting

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