Page 27 of The Puck Stops Here
Her phone started to ring with an incoming call, the unmistakable beat of Tay Tay spearing the moment so spectacularly.
One of the girls was ringing…
She eyed her handbag on the bench beside her and lifted a finger. ‘Hold that thought.’ She peeked inside. Winced.Sissi. Oh God. She muted it and shoved it back, propped her elbow on the table and leaned in, chin on her hand. ‘Sorry. Now where were we…?’
‘It’s okay if you need to take it.’
‘Oh no, it’s fine.’
‘Your face said otherwise.’
Because she’d been freaking out at her double-dealing. Panicking that he’d gain telepathic skills and work it out, too.
The phone started to ring again, and she slapped her hand over the bag.
‘Honestly, take the call. It must be important for them to ring twice.’
Maybe itwasimportant. Maybe Sissi was in trouble. Maybe Paige or Bella…
‘Are you sure?’
‘Totally.’
‘It’s a bit loud in here, I’ll just…’
She gestured to the entrance and slid out of the booth, taking her phone out of her bag as she went. She checked the screen with a curse. The Just Desserts WhatsApp group had been blowing up all afternoon; no wonder Sissi had resorted to ringing.
Just Desserts WhatsApp Group. 13.45 EST.
Sissi
How is it going? xx
Are you home? x
Astrid??
Bella
She’s probably still with him x
Sissi
You think? It’s been hours!
Paige
Keep your knickers on, love. I’m sure it’s a good sign
Sissi
Shall I call her?
Bella
I’m sure she’ll call you when she’s free x
Sissi
