Page 110 of The Match Faker

I was loving it. Nothing beat the feeling of being on stage. I couldn’t wait for tonight.

I pulled out my phone. Mia had messaged to say hi.

Me

Hey gorgeous. How’s your day going?

Seconds later, she came online.

Tutti-Frutti

Just had a new client sign up! She called weeks ago after a friend I’d matched recommended me, but when I followed up, she didn’t want to go ahead. But now she’s changed her mind! Must be the Liam Stone effect!

Me

Congrats! But I’m sure it’s nothing to do with me and everything to do with you.

Tutti-Frutti

You’re so sweet.

Me

I try…

Me

Mind if we rain check dinner tonight?

Tutti-Frutti

Everything okay?

I filled her in on what had happened and where I was.

Tutti-Frutti

OMG, that’s brilliant! So happy you’re back on the stage!

Me

Me too!

Tutti-Frutti

This is going to be so good for you. Do you know if they’re still selling tickets?

Me

Think so.

Tutti-Frutti

Send me the link and I’ll buy one. I’ll ask Trudy if she’s free to come too.

Warmth flooded my chest. Mia was struggling financially, but she still offered to buy a ticket because she wanted to support me.

And she understood why I wanted to help. If Geena or my LA friends heard I was doing this, they’d laugh. Yeah, it wasn’t the National Theatre, but it mattered. Not everything was about money or status.

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