She lifted her head to meet his challenge. ‘I am a seasoned romcom watcher with my flatmates, so tell me what you have and I will tell you if you have any taste or not.’
Edward ran his hand through his hair.
‘That’s a very Hugh Grant thing you do with your hair,’ she teased.
‘Thank you,’ he said and she laughed again. ‘Okay let me think.’
‘When Harry Met Sally.Sleepless in Seattle.Four Weddings and a Funeral.’
‘Good start,’ she said.
He thought for a moment. ‘Groundhog Day.’
‘Oh perfect, that is a good one,’ she agreed.
‘Moonstruck.’
‘I haven’t seen that,’ Eve admitted.
‘Then you have lost,’ he said throwing his hands up.
‘What? Why? Because I haven’t seen one of them?’ she asked.
‘Yes, one of the best with Cher and Nicolas Cage and New York as the backdrop.’
‘We should watch it,’ she said suddenly and she took the remote control and turned on the television.
‘Is it on?’ he asked. ‘That’s a coincidence.’
Eve laughed hysterically.
‘What?’ he asked, seemingly offended.
‘I’m going to rent it online and play it through the TV. It’s called technology, old man.’
It was Edward’s turn to laugh. ‘Fair point. I’ve realised I don’t read anymore, watch films or keep up with technology. I really am in stasis. Thank God you’re here to bring me into the new world.’
Eve found the film and pressed play. ‘Okay, let’s see why you think this film is so good then.’ She sat back on the sofa and curled her legs up next to her. ‘Come and sit next to me.’ She patted the seat next to her and Edward came to her side.
‘So I guess the writing schedule is on hold tonight if this movie is playing?’
She laughed. ‘We must have some play, otherwise all work makes us very dull.’
‘It won’t be dull. But I can’t promise I won’t get distracted and try and kiss you,’ he said, nuzzling her ear as the music started.
‘You can kiss me afterwards,’ she said. ‘I promise.’
She leaned her head on his shoulder, the scent of his cologne and his wool jumper soothing as Cher took her through New York and falling in love.
Please let nothing ruin this for us,Eve thought as she felt Edward’s lips on the top of her head.
It was perfect right now. She never wanted this time to end.
29
The sound of Jimmi barking and feet running down the hallway welcomed Eve as she came inside the house.
Flora had tied a pink ribbon to his collar and was holding on to the end of it.
