Page 119 of I Could Be Yours

A picture of Nate with my favorite furrowed brow appears.

Essie

Amending: send a shirtless selfie.

Another picture comes through. This time Nate’s hair is mussed, and he’s standing in front of a full-length mirror in a pair of dress pants.

Nate

Is thishelpful?

Essie

Very.

Send a shirtless selfie of you ironing your shirt.

Nate

???

Essie

It helps me think.

It takes a few minutes, but the selfie pops up.

Nate

Is there anything else you need?

Assistance picking an outfit, perhaps?

I’m here to support however I can.

Essie

Thanks. I’ll let you know if I think of something.

Monday evening, my phone pings again.

Nate

How’s the thinking going today?

Essie

Decent.

Nate

This seems like an upgrade. How are the roses holding up?

Essie

Quite well.

I snap a photo of the overflowing vase and send it to him.

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