Page 47 of Good Girl's Guide to Love
Hey, I need your help with something.
I read it a few times. And yup…he did that.
Ainsley
Did you put your name in my phone as boyfriend?
Of course. That’s what I am, aren’t I?
I feel my smile coming on, and there’s nothing I can do to stop it. Especially because it’s accompanied by little butterflies in my stomach.
This isn’t real, Ainsley. He’s not really your boyfriend. He’s just playing into the part. Don’t get giddy.
Okay, *boyfriend*. What can I help with?
I need a new show to watch, and I can’t decide.
I can’t help but laugh as I snuggle into my couch.
And you’re asking me? I wasn’t lying today when I said that I’m the queen of decision paralysis. I’ve been wanting to text you for an hour but talked myself out of it because I couldn’t decide to do it.
An hour?
Yes, but let’s not focus on that. Back to your problem.
You can text me whenever you’d like. Please don’t overthink that.
But I really need help. I have nothing to watch, and Wyatt is no help. Maddox will suggest a freaking British baking show or some shit like that.
Oh, I love those! They’re so competitive but so nice at the same time.
Come on, Ainsley Mae…not you too…
I’m just saying, they’re delightful. Especially at Christmas.
You’re not helping.
Okay, let’s find you something. What do you like to watch? Is there something you’re in the mood for?
Comedy? No…thriller. Maybe a cop drama? I don’t know. All I know is that it’s football season and I want something to occupy my mind when I’m not at practice or studying plays, because I don’t want to get the itch to go make stupid decisions. And there are going to be times when you’re working, so I need something to fill my time. So if I have something addicting, I’m more likely to stay home. Does that make sense?
Totally. But, I hate to tell you this, I’m no help in those genres. The shows that I tend to watch are more on the romantic side. I’m actually doing a rewatch now of my favorite hospital drama of all time. Totally addicting. There’s drama and blood, but also love and scandal. Really, something for everyone. And it’s been going on for like twenty years, so there’s plenty to binge. Would totally get you through a football season.
You lost me at love.
My heart sinks a little at that. Though it shouldn’t. Linc has been up front that he’s not a love, or forever, or a commitment guy. In fact, I should save a screenshot of this text to remind me of that when I start feeling those stupid butterflies.
Suit yourself. But I think if you want an addicting show, that’s your bet.
I’ll keep scrolling.
Fair. Do you want to know the name of it, just in case?
I’m good, thanks. Maybe I’ll try a baking show…
I smile and almost put my phone down, but I don’t. I need to ask him at least one of the questions. He said I could, plus he opened the texting door. No need to overthink this.
I audibly laugh at that thought. Because yeah, right. That’ll be the day…
