Page 63 of Loving London

London

“There’s nothing better than two whole and happy people being together, creating an epic love story.”

—London Wright

Holding my cell to my ear, I continue my conversation with Paige, “Okay, listen, Paige. This is very important to me. Please?”

“You seriously want me to go to Loïc’s after all this time to pick up a box of your old stuff? Can’t you just buy them again?”

“No, these things are irreplaceable. I need them,” I plead.

“And you’re just now missing them?” She doesn’t sound convinced.

“No, I’ve missed them the whole time, but I finally got Loïc to respond to an email about picking them up. He has them all boxed up and ready. You just have to go over there and get them for me.”

“And he knows I’m coming?”

“Yes, he’s expecting you, but it has to be right now, or he’ll probably throw them away.”

“That’s rude,” she says. “Okay, I’ll head over there.”

“Great. Look cute,” I add.

“Why does it matter if I look cute?”

“Because I want my ex-boyfriend to see what he’s missing by not dating me—my hot best friend.” It’s lame, but I’m not the best at coming up with lies in the spur of the moment.

“You’re making no sense. Cali has made you weird.”

“Okay, go now. Remember, it’s urgent and imminent trash. Hurry,” I say.

“What?” she asks, exasperated.

“You know, my stuff…in the trash…if you don’t hurry. Go!”

I can hear her shuffling around on the other end.

“I’m on it. Call you in a few.”

“Okay! Thanks, Paigey Poo!”

Fifteen minutes later, Paige is calling my cell.

“Hello?” I answer.

“He’s having a big party. I can’t go up to his house and ask for his ex-girlfriend’s things while he’s having a party.”

“You have to, Paige. He said it had to be today, or he’d throw them out. Go. Go.”

“Jeez, stop getting your shirt all in a twist. I’m going.”

“It’s panties. And thank you!”

A minute later, there’s a knock on Loïc’s door, and I pull it open wide. “Why, hello!”

Paige’s mouth drops open. She looks around, like the porch is going to give her answers. “What’s going on, London?”

“Oh…well, surprise! Loïc and I are back together!” I cheer as I pull Paige into a hug.

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