Chapter Sixteen: Change of heart

Gina had made her way back to her hotel and decided to relax before she met up with Joshua. She was laying down on the cheap bed when her phone vibrated beside her. She picked it up and put the phone up to her ear.
"Yeah?" She answered.
"I've been trying to call you all day!" Ria screamed. Gina pulled the phone away from her ear for a moment. When she returned it, she said "Calm down I had to get a prepaid phone. My cell's at home."
"Oh." Ria replied flatly.
"Well any luck yet?" Ria inquired. Gina wanted to tell her yes and give her all the details, but her mind changed at the last second. Could she really trust Ria with the information she had? Who was to say she wouldn't try to sell the story herself, or worse rat her out. No Gina had already failed the first time and wouldn't accept failure again.
"Not yet. But the day's young so we'll see what I can find out." She replied smoothly.
"Keep me in the loop ok? I gotta go my lunch break is over." Ria said and hung up.
Yeah right. Gina thought to herself.  Gina continued to lounge around and think over her plan when she got a text from Joshua. He told her they'd be going to a bar instead and sent her directions. She called her taxi and began to get ready.

She opted for a black and gold skater dress and heels. After she changed, she touched up her makeup and put on her favorite perfume. 

"This hairstyle won't do." She said as she looked herself over in front of the mirror.

"Much better." Gina said quietly to her reflection. She inspected her hair once more before she went outside to get in the awaiting taxi.

She arrived earlier than she thought she would and waited for Joshua behind the front doors. Thankfully, her wait wasn't too long. She watched Joshua exit his car and come up the stairs to meet her.
"Took you long enough." She joked.
"Well you can't rush perfection." He joked backed. Gina rolled her eyes playfully. It was like they were kids again. As they got older and grew apart, Gina had forgotten how close they were. And a small part of her begin to regret what she had done and what she was plotting to do.
"So why did you pick this joint?" She asked coming back to reality. Joshua shrugged.
"It's not well-known and that means it's usually not packed." He replied.
"And why bring me to an empty place?" Gina asked.
"The less people around, the better." He answered and entered the bar. Gina followed suit.

Joshua ordered a drink from the bartender as Gina came up to him.
"You weren't kidding, this place is dead." Gina remarked as she spotted only two or three other people populating the bar.
"Did I ruin your perfect image of Starlight shores for you?" Joshua asked as he took a sip of his drink.
"Very funny. If I didn't know better I'd say you were taking me to a crappy place on purpose." Gina said. Joshua shook his head.
"In case you're oblivious to the news, I'm trying to keep a low key." He explained.
"How come?" Gina asked. Joshua didn't answer her. Instead he finished off his drink and went to sit at a table nearby.

"Joshua what's up?" Gina asked with genuine concern. She may have been on a mission to disturb Joshua's life for her own personal gain, but he was family and she cared. Joshua looked away and rubbed his neck.
"Gina you picked the wrong time to visit." Joshua spoke at last.
"Why?" Gina asked. Asking was pointless when she knew the answer.
"My life just isn't the best right now and I'm not much in the mood for entertaining family." He said.
"Well tough shit Josh. We all have problems in life." Gina said trying to shake him out of his slumber. Was it the alcohol? or Was he really feeling this way? Gina pondered over her thoughts. They hadn't talked in the last six years, not since he left for college and moved to Starlight Shores for good. She had tried to reach out to him, but it seemed as though he always had an excuse. She assumed he thought he was too good for his family, but maybe she had been wrong. Joshua was only trying to make a better life for himself, and that wasn't a crime. She had spent most of her time resenting him so when the opportunity came to get exposure she jumped at it and because it was at his expense, it made it even better for her. Gina didn't really realize the consequences of her actions until now. Joshua had lost everything and for what? Nothing. She didn't even get her interview and who's to say she would get one now? Sure she had juicy information, but it concerned two non-celebrities. Without them being together, Miranda wasn't connected and without Miranda, the chance of fame was a long shot. Gina wanted to continue down guilt lane, but if she remained silent any longer Joshua might start asking her questions.
"Sorry. You can talk to me Joshua." She offered. Joshua sighed. He wondered if he should trust her or not. After all the last time he had opened up, it didn't turn out so great. His confiding in her father turned out to be more trouble than anything.
"Gina my life isn't as perfect as you may think." Joshua replied.
"Yeah you broke up with Miranda, so what? Relationships fail Josh." Gina said. She didn't want to sound so harsh, but she had to play along.
"It's not just that. Yeah I lost Miranda, and that hurts like hell, but I also lost my job." He said.
"What?" Gina asked confused. "How did that happen?"
"Well because of my sudden popularity, the paparazzi starting showing up at my job. My boss didn't like that. I mean Scientist like peace and quiet. How can they come up with life changing cures when people are constantly snapping pictures and trying to pry into everything?" Joshua explained.
"Damn." Gina said. If she hadn't felt guilty before, she sure did now. Joshua was heart broken, unemployed and had a kid on the way. It was at that moment she decided she was going back home. She couldn't bring herself to cause Joshua anymore pain. And maybe one day, she'd even confess.

Chapter fifteen: Digging

Gina's POV

I had been on edge ever since my phone calls were being rejected. Every time I tried to reach the TV studio, I got some lame excuse as to why my call couldn't be put through. It was bull. They'd gotten what they wanted and now refused to hold up their end of the bargain. I had put myself out there on the line by betraying my family and for what? Nothing?! I don't think so. As I was headed to go outside for a stress smoke, the house phone rung. I started to ignore it, but for some reason I didn't.

"Hello?" I answered.
"Yes, this is her."
"Oh she did?" My heart sunk. My brilliant plan wasn't so brilliant after all. I figured by keeping my identity a secret and then being announced was bullet proof. But of course I should have known Miranda's people would have a way around that. The producer's secretary had finally returned my phone call. But instead of them telling my they would be flying me out to Starlight Shores, they were telling me I was no longer needed. The woman on the other end started to apologize on behalf of the studio's abrupt decision.
"No I totally understand." I assured her. She apologized once more before telling me goodbye and hanging up. I stared into the phone, stunned.

"I can not believe this." I spoke out loud. My dreams were crashing before I really got my shot. Sure I was trying to gain off of someone's misery, but it wasn't a lie! Everything I leaked was the truth and it also taught her a lesson. If you're in the spot light, then it's foolish to think you can live without something slipping.

Just as I was about to put the phone on the receiver, I dialed my best friend, Ria's, number. She answered just before the second ring.

"Hey. Get over here now." I barked. She started to protest but quickly agreed. Less than ten minutes and she was on my sofa.

"Sorry." I said when she sat down. She raised her brows up at me. "For the attitude over the phone, I just really needed to vent." She shrugged off my apology and asked what was wrong.

"Well you know how I was suppose to fly out to Starlight Shores?" She nodded. "Well I can forget that." She gasped.
"What why?" Ria asked.
"Miranda that's why. That bitch shut the whole thing down." I spit out bitterly. Now I didn't have anything against her, but if she just let my plan happen, her reputation would have been okay sooner or later and I could be clubbing with the stars now.
"How did she do that?" Ria asked again. I told her about the interview she had done and how the studio was done with me because of it.

I watched Ria look off for a minute as if she was in deep thought.
"Well maybe that wasn't a bad thing." She said at last. I couldn't believe her. She was all for this plan when I promised to bring her with me.
"What?!" I exclaimed.
"This doesn't mean your plans are spoiled exactly, it just means you have to think of something better." She explained. I still wasn't sure where she was going with all of this.
"Go on" I urged. She sighed.
"I'm saying get more dirt. And real dirt, shit she really wants to hide. A person like that has a ton of secrets. She barely has a wiki page." She elaborated. A light bulb went off suddenly.

"Ria I love you! You're a friggin' genius girl!" I screamed. She touched her heart as if I really said something sentimental. I laughed. But wait, this plan wasn't complete yet.
"Wait before you wipe away a tear. We still have a problem, How do I get this dirt exactly?" I asked.
"Gina, do you think? It's what you should have done in the beginning really. It's time you pay your favorite cousin a trip." Ria said. I smiled again. This is why she was my best friend. Before we could celebrate, my mom had walked in.

We jumped up like kids that were caught with their hands in the cookie jar. My mom picked up a book and was headed towards the sofa. I glanced over at her to make sure she wasn't looking.
"Shh." I whispered. "I'll talk to you later." I said. Ria nodded. She told my mother goodbye and let herself out.

I felt as though this was the perfect time to tell my mother sorry. I had let my anger get the best of me the other day and it wasn't fair to her.
"Ma" I said and took a few steps towards her.
"Hmm?" She said and turned the page of her book. I cleared my throat a bit.
"About the other day. I didn't mean to put my hands on you like that or disrespect you. I was way out of line." I said genuinely.
"Oh don't worry about that." She said without looking up.
"Seriously Ma' I am really sorry." I said. I wished she'd at least look up at me. She sighed deeply. I thought she was going to close her book, but she didn't.
"Gina baby, I know you're sorry. You don't need to keep saying it." She said. I still stood there, hoping she'd say more. She must have felt me staring. "I forgive you." She said those three magic words. I felt relived. I was no saint, but I took no joy in disrespecting my mom. She raised me better than that.
"Thank you Ma'" I said and pecked her on the cheek. She just said "mhm" and kept on reading. I wondered off into the garage, I mean my "bedroom" and slept. Tomorrow I was embarking on a journey that would hopefully change our lives for the better.


The next morning

I woke up the next day ready to go. I didn't bother to even change my clothes after I took a shower. I got a whiff of my clothes as I fixed my bed.
"I smell fine." I said and shrugged my shoulders. My taxi was arriving any minute and I still hadn't told Ma I was leaving. So I'd have to do some quick explaining.

Ma wasn't buying my story completely.
"Why can't you just call?"She asked for the 100th time. I had told her I missed Joshua and wanted to catch up. The fact that she knew I'd leaked the information probably didn't help either.
"I don't think now is a good time Gina." She said as a last attempt to sway me. I shook my head.
"Ma he doesn't know it was me who did that." I said.
"And he won't be happy when he finds out." She said. I shook my head.
"He won't Ma." I said. I hoped he didn't anyways. "You won't tell him right?" I asked suddenly feeling scared.
"I wouldn't do that." Ma assured me. I could see my taxi approaching and told Ma I had to go. She reluctantly dropped the subject and told me to be safe.

I gave Ma a quick hugged and threw my small bag next to me as I slide in the backseat of the taxi.
"Where to?" The driver inquired.
"Riverview Airport." I replied as I watched Ma go back into the house.


Starlight Shores

The flight had been pretty quick. Upon arrival I found the cheapest hotel and called it a night. The next day I purchased a pre-paid cell phone and called a taxi. I asked him to take me to the closest restaurant. He dropped me off at some place that looked like an ice cream shop and a old school diner had a baby and it was the product. I expected a nicer restaurant from a place that was home to celebrities. I slipped him the fare and exited the taxi.

I had gotten Joshua's number from Ma last night. I slowly dialed the numbers and hoped he would answer. The phone rung and I held my breath.
"Please answer unknown phone calls." I prayed. And he didn't.
"Damn it." I said a little too loudly. I got a not so approving glance from an elderly woman a short distance from me. I rolled my eyes and re-dialed his number.

Almost six calls later and he finally picks up.
"Hello?" I hear him ask.
"Josh! It's me, Gina." I say.
"Gina? as in my cousin Gina?" He asks.
"Who else?! Of course it's me." I yell. I don't hear anything for a second.
"Guess what." I say.
"What?" He replies.
"You didn't guess." I whine. I hear cars passing on the other end. Is he outside?
"Joshua. I'm here." I finish.
"Here? Where?" He inquires.
"Starlight Shores. Now meet me at this little ice cream shop and give your little cousin a proper tour of the town." I speak into the phone. I hang up before he could protest.
Maybe that wasn't smart. I think. How will I know he's actually coming?

I have no idea how much time has passed since I hung up. I forgot about my phone already so I didn't bother to check it or to call him again. Feeling agitated, I get an idea to walk inside the restaurant and ask what time it is. Right before I get up, I hear approaching footsteps. I thought nothing of it at first, but they got closer. I turn my head slightly and catch a glimpse of my shirtless cousin jogging my way. Ew, don't men here wear shirts? I think to myself in disgust. Well he should anyways. 

"Gina" He calls out as he spots me. I get up to give him a hug. I regret it once some of his sweat transfers onto me. He mumbles an apology.

"So what are you doing here?" He asks. No nice to see you? how you been? Just like a man to jump straight to the point.  I think, but keep it to myself.
"Well I didn't know it as a crime to visit family." I reply as if i'm hurt.
"Sorry. I just mean, it's out of the blue." He explained.
"Well it was a surprise." I respond.
"Where's Aunt Franny?" He asks. Who? Shit, I didn't think he'd ask about Ma.
"Uh she stayed home. Doctor's say she shouldn't travel." I say quickly. His face shifts to concern.
"Why not? Is she okay?" He asks. I think for a moment.
"She has heart problems, you know that." I explain.
"Yeah, but it's not like she'd be flying across the world." He shot out.
"Look she just needs to stay home okay?" I snap and hope he drops it. He raises a brow, but doesn't say anything.

Joshua changes subjects.
"How long are you staying?" He questions.
"Not long. I just wanted to see you." I say.
"You could have skyped me." He said. His words mimicking my mother's. I nod. His phone begins to ring in his pocket. I am thankful for the distraction. He looks as if he wants to ignore it, but I assure him it's okay. He reaches into his pocket and pulls his phone out and slides it to accept.

I sit down to give him a sense of privacy, but close enough so I can overhear.
"Yeah?"
"Right now?"
"Oh..well.." He glances at me.
"I'm busy right now. My cousin is visiting."
"I know Mimi, but I haven't seen her in forever." Mimi? My ears perk up. Now I wish I could hear what she was saying.
"I promise I'll make it to the next one." He says and clicks his phone off.

I start to ask what was that about, but I get a better idea, a smarter idea.
"Josh my phone is dead, mind if I borrow yours?" I ask hoping he'll say yes. He shrugs.
"Sure, I'll be right back." He says and hands it over. That was easier than I'd imagined.

He walks off and says he has to use the bathroom. Not knowing how much time I had, I quickly make my way away from the table. I think of re-dialing Mimi's number, but that'd be a dead giveaway. I opt for texting her.

Hey sorry about that, my cousin was bugging. Where are you? 

Driving myself to the hospital. You know I shouldn't even be texting. Did you change your mind?

No. I can't leave right now, sorry. Drive safe though

Josh. I'm nervous I really wish you were coming. It's your baby too.  

Baby?! I want to scream out loud. Jackpot I think. 

I know, i'll make it up to you okay? Gotta go.

"Wow" I say and breathe out.

I delete the texts just in time. Joshua returns and I hand him his phone.

"So where to first?" I ask nervously. He didn't see me right? I think.
"What?" He asks and shoves his phone back into his pocket. "What do you mean?"
"I was serious about that tour." I say and laugh.
"Oh" He laughs too. "Okay we can do that. Let me go home and change and then I'll meet you at the theater?" He finishes in a question sort of way.
"Hello I'm not from here." I say.
"Right. I'll text you the directions ok?" He replies. I nod.



*Sorry for the ending, it seems so unfinished.

Chapter Fourteen: Big girl panties

Stuck in between the state of being asleep and waking up, Miranda's eyes slowly began to flutter open.

She sat up and yawned.
"How long was I asleep?" She asked herself and looked out the window. The clock on her wall read 9:55 am. That wasn't late to most people, but it was for her. And then reality hit her. She was really taking a break. No more interviews, no more late nights at the studio, no more touring, no more Sky. She would just be Miranda.
"Well it's not like you're falling off the face of the earth." Her inside voice told her. But was she? Sure her fans would still remember her and she'd probably get asked for a couple of autographs, but how long did it take for someone to fade away? In this day and age it wasn't hard to become a sensation over night. And as quickly as some rise, they fall even faster. Negative thoughts began to creep inside her head and she briefly regretted her impromptu break.

Her inner voice of negativity followed her to the bathroom, until she had enough.
"I deserve a break and whatever happens so be it." She said aloud before she picked up her toothbrush. The voice shut up and Miranda smiled.

After she brushed her teeth and washed her face, she made her way to her living room. There she powered on her PC and set out to do something she had put off for too long. She was going to book a flight to Riverview. She took this break for other reasons besides the breakup and being tired of the media. She needed to find her parents. She needed to find out why she wasn't good enough to keep and how the woman she called mom fit into this.
"Done" she said once the flight was booked. It was set for a week away. She wasn't ready to go right now, but if she set it anytime further then she would never get the courage to go. Before her inner voice could come back she headed for the bathroom again to take a nice relaxing bubble bath.

Mimi's House

In the middle of the night, Mimi had managed to change into her nightgown. She was now awake and making her bed. She wondered where Joshua had ran off to, but quickly threw away the thought. He wasn't anything other than a roommate and had no obligation to tell her where he was going. However, no matter what she told herself she still wanted to know. Just as she was going to text him, her stomach growled.

She cooked her favorite thing for breakfast, Egg Machiavellian. Her stomach growling reminder her of the baby growing inside of her.
"I'm sorry I've been ignoring you." She spoke to her belly. "I promise I won't anymore." She said and flipped the contents inside of her pan.

Mimi sighed once she saw the paper that was still on her table.
"I need to throw that out." She thought as she took a bite of food. She continued to take bite after bite, but she couldn't ignore the headlines for much longer. Affair, Cheater, Betrayal, Pain, and other words seemed to scream at her, demanding her attention. No longer hungry, she emptied her plate and washed it.
"Fine." She said. "I'll put my big girl panties on and talk to Miranda." She decided.

As she walked out of her house, she glanced around for any nosy paparazzi. Thankfully the coast was clear, so she hopped in her car.

Mimi had reached her destination and was sitting right outside of Miranda's home. She took a deep breath before reaching for her door handle and exiting the vehicle.

"At least she won't kill me. I'm pregnant." She thought as a boost of confidence. She put her left hand under her right elbow to make sure she didn't chicken out and not knock on the door. She gave the door three knocks and waited before giving a fourth.
"Maybe she won't be home." She said silently.

Miranda' POV

I was finishing up my hair when I heard someone knocking on my door. I wasn't expecting anyone until later. Emily and Jaq' were coming over later, but it was too early for them.
"Who is it?" I called out. No answer. I sighed and asked again, but still received no answer. I thought about looking out the window, but decided to just face whoever it was. A feeling in the back of my mind thought it was Joshua. Surely if he was outside he wouldn't announce himself out of fear I wouldn't open it.

"Who is--" I froze before I could get out the rest. I told myself to breathe as I looked straight ahead at my visitor.
"Hi." Came the voice in front of me. "Can I come in?" She asked in a small voice. I simply stepped aside so she could enter.

We stared at each other for a moment. Both of us were unsure what to say. But don't get me wrong, I had played this scene out a million times. What I'd say, what I'd do, but in reality everything went away. I was just standing here staring at her dumbfounded.

"I just want to start off by saying Thank you for letting me inside your home." She took a deep breath before she went on and I just continued to stare. "I regret hurting you like this Miranda and you have to believe I never wanted to. I never wanted to lose you as a friend either. It was just one big mistake that I wish never happened." She continued.
"I know you don't trust many people and for you to have trusted me meant a lot. You trusted me with your secrets, your home, and I betrayed that. I am extremely sorry and I hope that one day you will find it in your heart to forgive me." She finished. It was now my turn to say something I guess. What was I suppose to say exactly?

I cleared my throat in case my voice wanted to betray me.
"So let me get this straight, you bring me some apology and expect me to forgive and forget?" I asked.
She shook her head.
"Of course not. I know it won't be that easy." She explained. I hadn't let Joshua off easy, so it was only fair I gave her the same treatment.

"Then why are you here? And why now? Guilty conscience? Do you know how many times I called after you abruptly left? I had no idea why you left and blamed myself! I thought I did something wrong." I paused for a moment and laughed. "I can't believe it. I would have never imagined you would screw my fiance behind my back. You didn't even have the balls to tell me face to face either. Instead you hid and waited until it was out in the open before showing your face!" I spat out.
"Miranda you have every right to be upset with me. I don't blame you and I'm sorry it took me so long to come here. I was ashamed and embarrassed." She pleaded. Anger began to boil up inside me. I was usually a reasonable person, but I had been hurt too many times. And sorry wasn't going to cut it this time.

"Could you fucking quit the act already?! Don't act so nice and innocent now. You surely weren't thinking of me when you were fucking Joshua now were you? No I don't think so." I shook my head. "You disgust me, the both of you. Maybe if you two owned up when it happened then it could have soften the blow. But no you ran off and he lied." I exploded. I had reached my limit and wanted her out of my sight.
"Miranda please calm down." She begged softly.

The pitifulness in her voice made me want to lose it.
"Stop it!" I yelled and clinched my fists. "Stop acting like the victim and stop acting as if you're doing the right thing!" I blew out the breath I had been holding and tried to calm down. If she didn't leave right now I didn't know what I'd do. Just when she was about to come closer to me for God knows what I backed away.
"Leave" I said in a lower voice. As she looked up at me, shocked, I repeated myself. "Now" I said. She looked defeated and her eyes were filled with sorrow. She gave me one last glance before letting herself out.

Later that day

Emily and Jaq' were due to arrive soon, so I began to prepare dinner. I had half the mind to cancel, but it wouldn't have been fair to them. So I pushed aside what transpired a few hours ago and put my hostess face on. They hinted that they might not be alone and I wondered what that meant. I figured out someone else might be tagging along, but who?

I heard a car horn and the doorbell follow after it. I knew it had to be them this time.
"It's open" I shouted out. I heard them come in and said hello without turning around. I explained that dinner wasn't ready yet and they didn't seem to mind. I heard Jaq' and Emily head out near the pool. I thought about turning around to see their plus one, but I really wanted to finish dinner.

I was now cooking the veggie burgers on the stove. I began to hum to myself when I heard footsteps behind me.
"That smells wonderful." The voice commented. I clutched the pan's handle tighter as I tried to process who it could be.
"Toby?" I asked.
"Sorry I didn't mean to scare you." He said once he noticed me tensing up.

I placed the pan inside the stove and turned around. Yes it was Toby. I notice he let his hair down today, it was styled the same way at the photo shoot. He also seem to shave or grow out his beard more, I couldn't tell.
"I didn't know you were coming." I said.
"I thought they told you." He replied. I shook my head.
"I hope it's not a problem." He said suddenly looking nervous.
"No it's fine. I knew someone was coming, just not who." I explained.
"Oh" He said flatly. The timer beeped and dinner was ready. I fixed the veggie burgers and sat them on a platter.

I started to walk outside to gather my other two guests, but stopped shortly when I saw them making out. I held back a laugh and knocked on the door. They jumped and looked in my direction. I mouthed that dinner was ready and they separated from each other and came inside.

Toby and I had finished first. Emily began to chat him up after Jaq' mentioned he was staying in London. She was immediately interested and asked a million question in between bites. Jaq' was busy stuffing his face and I just watched everyone. My mind drifted back to earlier and I felt myself getting upset again. Everyone was having a good time and I didn't need my sudden mood change bringing them down. So I excused myself.

"You know it's rude to leave your guests." Toby said. I hadn't been aware that he joined me.
"And it's rude to sneak up on people." I countered. He chuckled beside me.
"You have a point." He replied. I returned to staring outside at the backyard. It had nothing on the beach, but I avoided it since news of my relationship broke. Toby remained there for a few seconds more.
"Is it me? Do I still make you uncomfortable?" He asked with a serious tone.

I turned around to really face him. He squinted his eyes as if he were surprised.
"What? Why would you think that?" I asked. He shrugged.
"I know I didn't make the best impression at the shoot, and I'm guessing I'm showing up too much." He explained. I smiled.
"No Toby you don't make me uncomfortable. It's something else." I replied.
"Something personal?" He wondered. I nodded. "Do you want to talk about it?" He offered.

I accepted surprisingly. Surely he had heard most of the details of what happened between Joshua and I. So telling him what happened when Mimi visited wouldn't be sharing too much would it? I really didn't care anymore. Talking to someone beats holding it all in. We sat on my sofa in the corner. I relayed the earlier conversation between Mimi and I. And he listened attentively.

"So you're upset with yourself?" He inquired.
"Yes." I answered.
"How come?" He asked.
"I don't know. Maybe I was too hard on her." I said truthfully.

"Nonsense." He said and waved what I said away. "I'd say you handled that better than most people. Hell I wouldn't have let her in." He said. I sighed. He was right, but my heart wouldn't let me off the hook.
"She was my best friend though. It just doesn't feel right to hate her." I explained.
"I understand Miranda. I do, but sometimes it's the people closest to us that hurt us the most." He said.

"Hey how did you become so easy to talk to?" I joked. He was practically a stranger, but it felt so easy to open up to him. He shot me a smirk.
"I don't know." He said and laughed. It was contagious and I laughed too. Our laughter was interrupted by the sudden sound of music. My head turned in the direction of my living room.
"What are they up to now?" He asked as if he could read my thoughts.
"Let's go see." I said.

We looked on at Emily and Jaq' dancing in front of us. They had pushed my sofa back to give themselves more room. Toby and I exchanged a look at each other and smiled. Instantly I felt better and watched the two love birds.