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10??? Why??? Did you oversleep or something???
I groanand type furiously away, while Ginger happily kneads (and probably destroys with her sharp nails) my favorite crimson sweater where it lies on the bed. It took me some time to find the right trim to fix the frayed edge of this vintage Helmut Lang sweater, but when I did, it was perfection. And now it was going to be destroyed by the love of my life just because I threw it carelessly on the bed—along with many other articles of clothing—in frustration. I should probably say goodbye to it before I return from the party to find it in pieces. Right now, though, I couldn’t care less.
Bridget
I still don’t know what I’m going to wear. And my hair is a mess. What’s the dress code? I asked you like 1093095838 times and you never gave me an answer.
Will
I would just like to say that I’m using the hands-free function on my car and hearing that number spoken by the rental’s robot voice was fully unnecessary.
And I did give you an answer. I told you it was casual.
Bridget
That’s not an answer! Casual could be anywhere between jeans and a dress.
Will
Just wear something comfortable.
Bridget
Oh sure. I’ll go ahead and wear my sweats.
Will
Whatever. You look great in anything, anyways. No one will notice you’re wearing sweatpants.
I frown,the pang in my chest knocking me breathless.
Why does he keep saying nice things? Why can’t he just… I don’t know.Notbe adorable?
Bridget
Fine. I’m wearing a sweater dress. A brown one with a belt and matching boots. Does that sound good?
Will
Bridge, please don’t take offense to this, but… Who do you think I am? The host of a makeover show or something? I’m not a professional stylist.
Bridget
You should have at least a basic knowledge of clothing and what goes together, William Jacobs. You work in fashion.
Will
Not by choice, Bridget Quinn.
Bridget
What’s that supposed to mean?
Will
It means I wish I didn’t know the difference between herringbone and houndstooth. It also means you should stop texting me and finish getting ready because I’m 15 minutes away from your apartment.
Bridget
