Page 43 of The 21-Day Boyfriend
“Strange, because I really thought that came easily to you.”
I laugh and run my hand through my hair, as if he could see my discomfort.
“I’m not that kind of dick.”
“Good to know.”
I don’t want to know why, but I’m glad he said it.
“So…”
“Oh, yeah. Your grandmother called.”
“Fuck.”
“Three times.”
“I have no idea how she even has your number.”
“She called the university.”
“She called you at the university?”
“Not just that – she called the Faculty Dean. I had to go to her office.”
“I don’t know what to say – other than I’m sorry.”
“Apparently they’re old friends.”
“I’m mortified, honestly.”
He sighs. “She wanted an RSVP for Christmas.”
“Already?”
“She said something about a turkey…”
“I’ll talk to her, try to…”
“She said that she wouldn’t take no for an answer and is prepared to invite my entire family if necessary.”
“Fuck.”
“Yeah. That’s what I thought.”
“I need to fix this.”
“That would be a good idea, yeah.”
“Maybe…” I clear my throat again, although there’s no need. “We could find a solution. Together.”
“Together?”
“We could come to some sort of agreement.”
“What kind of agreement?”
“I think it’s best if we discuss it in person.”
