Page 74 of Connectio
“Did you touch Will’s willy?”
I choke on my laugh. “No! We just went out for dinner. That’s all.”
“That can’t be all.”
“It is.”
My phone buzzes on the bedside table, so I pick it up to see a message from Will.
Will: Mornin’, beautiful. I’m picking you up at midday
I smile.
She nudges me with her toe again. “That’s him, isn’t it?”
“No.”
“Liar.”
“It’s Sal with a new book rec.”
“I don’t believe you.”
“I don’t care.”
I quickly send him a reply.
Me: No, you’re not. I’m busy.
He replies straight away.
Will: Yeah, busy with me.
Me: No, I’m serious. I have an appointment
Will: What kind of appointment?
Me: None of your business.
He doesn’t answer, so I put my phone down and sit up.
“Get out.” I throw a pillow at Carly. “I need to shower and head off.”
“Where are you going?”
“To see Dr Tao.”
“Is it that time again?”
“Yup.”
“Want me to come?”
I shrug. “It’s up to you.”
Carly sits up too and tosses the pillow back at me. “I’m sorry you have to go through this so often.” She pouts and blinks her black-rimmed, puppy dog eyes.
I smile appreciatively. “I’m used to it.”
