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Just as I went to pick up the book, my phone chimed.

OMG. Theo had replied!

To: [email protected]

From: [email protected]

Date: Wednesday 14th May, 01.15

Subject: Thanks

Hi, Jess,

I thought I was the only one who was still awake. I was working late and then picked up a book to help me wind down. Told myself I’d just read a couple of chapters, but I’m already 52% in!

Congrats! So glad you’ve got your reading mojo back. I know how hard it was to pick up a book, so I’m proud of you for finding the courage to try again.

Ha-ha! Glad you liked it. My voice is available for bookings.

T x

As I finished reading the email, butterflies erupted in my stomach. First when I saw he’d also been reading and then at the part where he said he was proud of me.

A lot of people would laugh and think it was no big deal to just pick up a book and read it. Millions of people did it every day, but for me, it’d been hard and Theo got that. Even though we hadn’t known each other long, somehow he understood me.

To: [email protected]

From: [email protected]

Date: Wednesday 14th May, 01.20

Subject: Thanks

Currently sitting here in a puddle after you just melted my heart. Thanks for your kind words and understanding.

I LOVE that you’ve got your nose buried in a book too! What you reading? The thriller I saw you with in the coffee shop?

Consider this email as a formal request to book your narration services. Please confirm your earliest availability.

Jx

I let out a little giggle as I sent the message. It was crazy to think that there was only a thin wall separating us. On the other side, Theo was in bed reading, just like I was. I wished he was here in bed with me. Not just so we could have sex again, which I really wanted, but just to snuggle up under the duvet together and read.

Clutching the phone tighter, I patiently waited, hoping that a reply would come through soon.

Sure enough, a few minutes later, a new message popped up.

To: [email protected]

From: [email protected]

Date: Wednesday 14th May, 01.23

Subject: Thanks

I downloaded the Kindle app onto my phone earlier and I’m reading your favourite book. I can see why you like it. Can’t put it down. I’ve just read chapter 21, but I’d be happy to read it again to you.

I have a slot available in ten minutes if that’s acceptable?

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