Page 21 of Not For Keeps

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Mariana Camila Vargas! Now you’re not listening! Nico, obvs! Lyse, where are you girl?

I laugh to myself as I scroll through the messages. These girls are absolutely unhinged, but they’remyunhinged girls. Sisters, not by blood but by choice. I truly can’t imagine life without them driving me insane, drowning in wine nights, and offering advice I never asked for but always need.

Of course, Mari’s playing it cool, giving me space when it comes to the whole Nico mess, while Anna’s basically two seconds away from demanding a full breakdown with timestamps. God, I love them.

Analyse

I’m here. But, reading your messages, maybe I should hide?

Mari

Take whatever time you need!

Anna

Don’t you dare hide! I have questions.

Analyse

Okay, okay. Ask your questions.

Anna

When did Nico show up?

Analyse

Twoweeks.

Mari

Same time that you told Seb that you and Mateo were dating. Crazy timing.

Analyse

Right…it was crazy timing, alright.

Anna

Okay, I think this conversation will be better over wine. Girls night?

Mari

You know I’m in.

Analyse

And you know I’ll bring the good wine.

Anna

Tonight?

Mari

You can drop Maya off with Seba! He’d love that.

Analyse

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