Page 74 of Connectio

“Did you touch Will’s willy?”

I choke on my laugh. “No! We just went out for dinner. That’s all.”

“That can’t be all.”

“It is.”

My phone buzzes on the bedside table, so I pick it up to see a message from Will.

Will: Mornin’, beautiful. I’m picking you up at midday

I smile.

She nudges me with her toe again. “That’s him, isn’t it?”

“No.”

“Liar.”

“It’s Sal with a new book rec.”

“I don’t believe you.”

“I don’t care.”

I quickly send him a reply.

Me: No, you’re not. I’m busy.

He replies straight away.

Will: Yeah, busy with me.

Me: No, I’m serious. I have an appointment

Will: What kind of appointment?

Me: None of your business.

He doesn’t answer, so I put my phone down and sit up.

“Get out.” I throw a pillow at Carly. “I need to shower and head off.”

“Where are you going?”

“To see Dr Tao.”

“Is it that time again?”

“Yup.”

“Want me to come?”

I shrug. “It’s up to you.”

Carly sits up too and tosses the pillow back at me. “I’m sorry you have to go through this so often.” She pouts and blinks her black-rimmed, puppy dog eyes.

I smile appreciatively. “I’m used to it.”