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Chloe was doe-eyed. ‘Jen, it’ll be fun. Come on, free booze! We’ll have a laugh. Just what you need after today. I’m not going without you.’
Jen considered it, the unpaid bills and estimate from the fridge repair guy catching her eye. ‘I have too much to do. Too many drinks to make.’
‘I can help. We’ve got a few hours yet. Pleeease.’
Silence hung in the air: all eyes were on Jen. Her shoulders sagged under the weight of their stares. There was no point: Chloe wouldn’t let this go, not with a night of free alcohol on offer. ‘One drink. I’ll show face, make up the numbers. That’s it.’
Annie’s features exploded into a grin while Chloe jumped on the spot with an excited little clap.
‘You two are angels. Just one more to find now, even numbers and all that. Don’t suppose you know of any more eligible ladies in the area?’ Annie said, already turning on her heel to leave.
‘If she did, do you think Jen would still be single?’ Chloe said with a guffaw as she ducked the pen Jen had launched her way.
