Chapter 145

“He’s fine.” She killed several seconds taking small, careful sips of coffee, a growing frown furrowing her brow. “Why do you ask?”

Ah. Trouble in paradise.

“No reason. We both like him. Best man you’ve dated in a long while.” So what are you doing to fuck it up this time?April turned her attention to his love life every time her own was in trouble, which might explain a great deal.

“Just…with Christmas coming up and everything, I’m not sure what to do.”

“I’m sure Mum will allow him round for dinner.”

“It’s not that. She will. Everyone got on so well the other day, she’s invited him.”

“And?”

“And he said he’ll see what he can do.”

He wanted to ask what that meant, but April didn’t always respond well to direct questions. “Can’t he make it? Is he working?”

“Noooo.” She drew the word out. Slurped coffee. Stared at the floor. “I dunno. Should I go with him, perhaps?”

“To his parents?”

“Yes.”

“He’s asked you?”