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Hmm. Well, it’s difficult for a relationship to survive without frequent, proper down-and-dirty snogging.
Bella
Ladies, I feel like I need to chip in here. You’re not being realistic. As someone who has been in a relationship for nine years, I can tell you that it’s not all about swinging from the chandeliers 24/7. That’s just not real life.
Me
I know, Bella. I was in a relationship for fifteen years. But surely if it’s not good at the beginning, it can only go downhill…
Bella
True.
Me
I’ve been thinking that I’m going to have to consider ending it. Or at least taking time out. He’s a lovely guy, but I don’t feel ready for something serious and I reckon he is. I don’t want to hurt him, but I need to let him know how I feel.
Bella
You’re right, Soph. The thing is, most men will assume that women of our age are looking for marriage and kids. So if that’s not the case, you need to make it clear.
Roxy
Agreed. I know it will mean being single again, but it’s better to be single than to be in an unhappy marriage, and that’s where this is heading. A big, fat public Hello! magazine, bells-and-whistles wedding. And fast. Stay with him any longer, he’ll be getting down on one knee. And not to give you oral, that’s for sure!
Me
Roxy! You’re right, though. He’s been talking about meeting his parents in a couple of weeks, so I have to tell him how I’m feeling before then, as I wouldn’t want him to announce me as his girlfriend and then suddenly I disappear. No. I can’t do that to him. I need to do it soon. Definitely this week. At the very latest. Thanks, ladies.
Bella
Just put the cheque in the post!
Roxy
He-he. Do people still even use cheques, Bella?!
I heard the lift doors open.
Me
Guys, I think Charlie’s back. I better go. Bella, enjoy your time to yourself, and Roxy, let’s catch up tomorrow. I want to hear all about that big meeting.
Bella
Will do. xxx
Roxy
Sure thing, lady. xxx
‘Sophia, I’m back,’ said Charlie, shouting from the kitchen. ‘I’ve got us a lovely lobster risotto for lunch, and fresh pastries from the yummy French bakery. Bucks Fizz coming up in a jiffy. But first,’ he said, striding over towards me excitedly, ‘all that walking in the crisp winter air has made me feel rather energised. I think we should retire to the bedroom and work up an appetite before we indulge in brunch.’
I’d admit, I was horny, but, given the decision I had just made about cooling things, we should probably have a talk…
‘Um, Charlie,’ I said as he started trying to kiss my lips, ‘I was thinking we could have a chat first…?’
‘Mmmm…’ he said as he started moving down to kiss my neck. ‘Plenty of time to talk later. Let’s go upstairs…’
