Page 15 of The Love Position

‘Doris pinched my bum last week.’

‘Oh no… I’m so sorry. I’ll have a word.’

‘No need. She’s eighty-five, and it made everyone laugh like hyenas.’

‘But it’s sexual harassment.’

‘Hardly. She did it when I was looking, and to be honest, her hands are so arthritic, I didn’t exactly feel anything.’

‘They are so naughty sometimes.’

‘I know. That’s why I like them so much.’

Eveline grinned. ‘Me, too.’ She made two mugs of tea and brought them to the table, along with a plate of biscuits. ‘Tuck in. They’re ginger snaps.’

‘For the morning sickness?’

She nodded and pulled a face. ‘It’s not that bad. It’s the tiredness that’s the worst.’

‘Does anyone else know you’re pregnant?’

‘Only Jack, you and Estelle. I’m not even going to tell my mum until I’m into the second trimester. I don’t want to jinx it.’

Isaac took a sheaf of papers from his bag. ‘I’ve been going back over my notes for pregnancy yoga and written a few sequences down. But only do them if you feel up to it.’

‘Thank you, that’s so kind.’

‘There are a few pregnancy classes in and around Bath you can try when you’re past the twelve-week mark.’

‘I will.’ She stifled a yawn. ‘I’m looking forward to feeling a little more myself again.’

‘Are you sure you’re alright with me here? Wouldn’t you rather rest?’

Reaching across the table, Eveline squeezed his hand. ‘I’d much rather spend some time with you. It feels like ages since we’ve had a proper catch-up.’

‘Well, you have been a little busy…’

She laughed, her face glowing. ‘Yes, I have. A whirlwind romance, a brush with death, an unexpected marriage, Christmas, then getting pregnant. It has been an eventful few months.’

Isaac’s heart was full. Eveline was his closest friend and the sister he’d never had. He was so happy she’d found her happy-ever-after with Jack.

‘So, enough about me,’ she said. ‘I want to know what’s going on in your life.’

He paused. On the surface, things were almost the same as they’d been for years. However, on a deeper level, they weren’t. Eveline knew him better than anyone, and he valued the fact he could always be upfront and honest with her.

‘There have been a few changes.’

‘Go on…’

‘Last night I told the class about my celibacy.’

Eveline’s eyes widened.

‘It felt like the right thing to do.’

‘Oh dear, has Estelle been pursuing you again?’

‘No, she seems to have backed off.’

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