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“Yeah, it does,” Halle beamed, wrapping her arms around Lydia.
“Well, about bloody time.”
Rolling her eyes, because Fe was ridiculous, Lydia made a mental note to chat to Cathy. She still felt bad for snapping and once again Cathy had proven herself a great friend by sending Fe over. Maybe she could get her a gift basket or something? Muffins? Or sex toys maybe? Lydia tittered to herself. Yeah, Cathy would love that.
* * *
“What’s this for?” Cathy asked, examining the Spa Day gift certificate. Lydia decided against the adult gift basket in the end.
“That’s an apology for being an arse to you the other day. And a thank you for sending Fe to check on me.”
“Oh, it’s for two. Girls’ spa day?”
“Only if you want. You can take Harrison.”
“Sweetie, no. I love Harrison, but spending the day at a spa where he explains the different minerals in the mud treatment isn’t conducive to my relaxation.”
Chuckling, Lydia nodded in understanding. “Fair enough. Make the reservations and let me know.”
“Will do. Now, you want to fill me in on the Halle situation.”
“We’re doing it.”
“About time. Toys or no toys?”
“No, not that! I mean, we are doing that, but I meant we’re dating. Officially.”
“Does that mean you told her how you were feeling the other day?”
“Yeah. She was in my kitchen when I got home, even though I said I didn’t want to meet up.”
Cathy’s eyebrows reached her hairline. “So, she just showed up?”
“Not for the reason you think. She wasn’t planning on still being there when I got home.”
“I’m confused.”
“Remember, I told you she made us breakfast that morning? Well, Halle being Halle noticed I didn’t have any food in. She spent the day stressing I wasn’t eating, so came round and cooked me homemade meals to freeze. She was just finishing a moussaka when I arrived home.”
“Christ, that woman is in love with you, Lydia Archer!”
“In love? You think so.”
“I know so. She’s a smitten kitten.”
“She’s perfect, and gorgeous, and perfect.”
“You said perfect twice.”
“Because that’s how perfect she is.”
“Did you tell her that?”
“We had a conversation,” Lydia smiled. “I think it’s the first time I’ve really opened up.”
“And she said?”
“So many things, Cathy. And I know you’re right. I know she’s in love with me, even if she hasn’t said the words. She shows me.”
