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‘Am I?’ I bat my lashes.
‘As you’re fully aware.’
I laugh, reclining against the back of the bath, just my face filling the screen. ‘How was your day?’
‘It got better about two minutes ago.’
I smile.
‘You do realise I’m going to have to print and frame that photo.’
I pull a face.
‘Or have it turned into a coffee cup so I can look at you every morning.’
I laugh. ‘I think I could get you a better picture.’
‘No such thing.’
I roll my eyes. ‘Your flattery is not necessary, Zachary. You’ve already got me into bed.’
‘Mmm...’ A gruff noise. ‘So tell me about shopping.’
‘What do you want to know?’
‘Whatever you want to tell me.’
My heart skips. He’s being sweet. He knows I was a little anxious about it and he’s giving me a chance to vent. I take a sip of champagne, focussing on the screen. ‘Like I said
, it was better than I expected. I actually really like spending time with Jemima and Mum, when it’s just the three of us. We’re all very different but we’re family.’ I lean forward a little, inadvertently angling the screen lower. His grin alerts me to the fact he can see a fair amount of my body.
‘Eyes up, mister.’
He holds his free hand up in a silent plea. ‘That was way too tempting.’
‘I’ll be more careful.’
‘Don’t.’
I laugh.
‘What do you do for Christmas?’
He frowns, surprised by the question. ‘Me?’
‘No, the guy behind you,’ I tease. ‘Yeah, you. We were talking about it today, our traditions and what we do, what we’ll eat. I know you’re not particularly a fan but you must have some plans?’
‘Not really.’
‘Do you see your mum? Your brother?’
‘This year will be a bit different, given my brother’s just got married. I’m not really sure.’
‘What about your mum?’
‘She’s in Sydney.’
‘Alone?’
