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"He has?"
"Yep. Haven’t seen him, either, since the day he arrived in the hospital after Summer’s delivery."
"Oh?" I murmur, schooling my features into what I hope is an expression of disinterest.
"He hasn’t announced his candidacy for Prime Minister. I wonder why that is?"
I do, too.And it’s not because I’ve been following his appearances in the media or on his social media. Not at all. It’s only because he’s a newsmaker and my team keeps me briefed on all of the goings on when it comes to key figures in UK entertainment and politics, that’s all. “I have no idea.”
"You sure you don’t want to come?"
"Nope." And especially not since what’s-his-face is going to be there. I’ve been so good thus far. Coming face-to-face with him will only tempt me, and I can do without that. "I think it’s best I get away for a bit. Re-energize, clear my head and all that, you know?"
"So where are you planning to go?"
"Umm… I… To be honest, I haven’t thought it through. I only, just now, came up with the idea."
"Hmm." She looks at me speculatively.
"What?" I scowl back. "Do I have something on my face."
"No, but I may have something for you."
I tilt my head.
"I know the perfect getaway place for you."
"You do?"
"Uh, it’s a little cottage just two hours out of London. Set in a beautiful little village which is right out ofThe Holiday."
"You’re referring to the Kate Winslet and Cameron Diaz movie?"
"Yep. The cottage is also where Weston and I hooked up for the first time last Christmas."
"Really?" I laugh. "Now this is a story I have to hear."
"I’ll tell you more another time. If you go now, you’ll have enough time to get there before it’s too late."
"Umm okay." She seems awfully keen to get me to go. Maybe she can see how tired I am. "Are you sure it’s okay? Who does the place belong to?"
"Oh, it’s jointly used by all the Seven. It’s been refurbished recently. They have a caretaking service that keeps it in readiness, in case any of them wants to pop over for a weekend away. In fact,” —her features brighten— “we keep it fully stocked. The caretaker is scheduled to go there this afternoon to add some fresh items. Text me a list of some of your favorite foods and we’ll make sure they’re included. You’ll be able to cook something special for Christmas.”
I laugh. “Me and cook?”
“Or not.” She raises a shoulder. “There should be enough in the kitchen that you could whip up a something simple to eat, if you prefer.”
“It sounds ideal,” I admit.
“It’s a gorgeous space. You’ll love it.”
"Hmm.” I chew on my lower lip. “And no one’s going over there this weekend?"
"Everyone’s here for Christmas. Unlike someone I know, who’d prefer to be on her own."
I hunch my shoulders. "I know, and I don’t mean to go all Scrooge on you. It’s just, since Isla and Liam decided to move to the island near Venice…"
"You miss her, huh?"
