‘Yeah.’
‘Right.’
‘Spit it out, Lots.’
‘Well, I’m just a little concerned that if you enquire for me, that, depending on what you did, once she finds out I’m anything remotely connected to you, the rates they charge might suddenly double!’
His brows rose. ‘Who said I did anything?’
‘Did you?’
He furrowed his brow. ‘I don’t think so.’
‘Oh god, you totally did something.’
‘I did not,’ he laughed. ‘It was just one of those things that didn’t work out. Not enough spark, chemistry, whatever you want to call it. We still chat though. She’s a nice woman.’
‘OK.’
‘Want me to see what I can find out?’
‘Do you mind?’
‘Of course not. It’d be my pleasure. Especially if I know you’re actually going to get some proper rest and pampering, then it’s definitely my pleasure.’
‘Don’t worry. I won’t let my work slide.’
His face was serious. ‘That’s not what I meant.’
‘No, I know. I’m just messing about.’
He nodded.
‘I promise. I know you look out for people. For me. And I do appreciate that. It’s very kind.’
‘I just want you to practise some of that self-care you spoke about earlier in the year. The last couple of weeks seem to have been about everyone but you.’
‘Which is why I’m looking into spa weekends.’
‘And why I’m going to get on that right now. Talk to you in a bit.’
5
I may have to give you a few days free for arranging this
I pressed send and put my phone down next to me on the table, exchanging it for a delicious juice full of organic goodness and a bunch of ingredients I’d never even heard of.
Good then?
My phone lit up as Seb’s reply came in. I’d turned the ringer off so that it didn’t disturb me or anyone else in the relaxing surroundings as various guests lay on loungers, some in swimsuits, some, like me, snuggled in the softest of fluffy white dressing gowns with a subtle logo embroidered on the right chest. The area was warm but not stuffy and an assortment of greenery, from small ferns to large palms, was interspersed around it, providing both privacy as well as that sense of relaxation that comes from being surrounded by plants.
Gorgeous! I’m still convinced they’re going to come and ask for the rest of the money! I can’t believe the deal you got me
I couldn’t help but wonder if perhaps something had reignited with Seb and his ex because I was pretty sure what I’d paid for this weekend was a fraction of what it should be. And that feeling caused a little ripple in my stomach. Which was ridiculous because Seb had dated plenty of people during the time I’d known him and it had never bothered me. So why did it send a quiver of curiosity through me now? I knew the answer, of course. Before, I hadn’t been single, so what Seb did and who he saw had no impact on me. But now that I was… I gave my towelled head a gentle boink back against the top of the lounger. Now that I was – it made no difference. I just needed my body to start listening to my brain.
A laughing face emoticon bounced in on to the screen and I could see that he was still typing.
Don’t worry about it. They won’t. Secret? They had someone cancel a package last minute. With you there, they know they’re getting some money on top of the other person’s deposit they lost, but they’d have been unlikely to fill it this late otherwise. You’re doing them a favour
