“You said you were adding more classes,” she prompted David.
“Yes, I’ll put out the new schedule for next week by the end of today. But I’ll need you to take on a couple more classes.”
“I don’t know if I can do that,” she said. Normally, she’d welcome the money. But she didn’t want to spend any more time away from her babies.
“Really? Because I know you’ve wanted to take those puppy yoga classes and I’ve added another one on a Wednesday evening starting next week.”
“Oh, well, yes, I’d be happy to do that.” Millie and Livvy still had plans to follow David after this Saturday’s class. But if they weren't successful then at least she could check the puppies over the following Wednesday.
That was only a week away.
Maya was aware of Matthieu shooting her a look, but she just smiled at David.
“Good, I’ll make the changes.”
“Hey, David, I haven’t seen the bitchy besties lately. Have they created any trouble for you?” she asked.
“Who?” he asked.
“Emily, Regan, and Jeni,” she explained.
“Oh, them.” David waved his hand. “Did I not tell you? They were making noises about suing me. But I heard from a friend who runs in their circle that Emily’s husband apparently received some photos of her in a compromising position with the gardener. He’s filed for divorce and she is not going to get a penny according to my source. Regan had been helping to cover for her and her husband isn’t happy since Emily’s husband is his boss. And Jeni, well, turns out she has sticky fingers. She was caught shoplifting from this upmarket clothing shop. She’s in a lot of trouble.” He left the room after dropping that bomb.
Wow. That was all interesting. And kind of bizarre that the three of them should all get into some sort of trouble at the same time.
“You shouldn’t just give into him,” Matthieu rumbled.
“I’m not.”
“You don’t need to be taking extra classes.”
“This one is different, though. I’ve wanted to teach this one for a long time.” She picked up her phone.
“Who are you texting?”
“Livvy and Millie. In case they want to take the class.” It was a slight twist on a lie.
Matthieu didn’t reply so she quickly ate and messaged them.
Maya:AssholeBoss is doing an extra puppy yoga class on Wednesday nights.
Millie:What the dinosaur poop? So he’s just going to work those poor puppies harder?
Maya:He wants me to take the Wednesday classes. So at least I can keep an eye on them.
Livvy:That’s terrible. PuppyWatch is still on for this Saturday, though, right?
Millie:You bet!
It felt sogood to have friends like this.
“Shall we take Tank out tomorrow?” Matthieu asked.
She startled and glanced over at him. He’d remembered offering that? She hadn’t been sure that he had so she hadn’t mentioned it again. She didn’t usually have Thursdays off but David had switched things around this week.
“If you want to,” she said quietly.
He raised an eyebrow as he ran his gaze over her. She took a moment to stare at him.
