Page 48 of Perfectly Accidental

Chapter Eight

No Apologies. No Judgements.

I checked my phone for a reply from Rio. I didn’t blame him for getting testy with me over the last few nights. We didn’t make a habit of talking to each other more than absolutely necessary, but then we didn’t usually go much more than a day without seeing each other either.

Salazar

She better be the best fucking lay of your life.

Lombardi

Who said I was getting laid?

Salazar

You haven’t been out since Friday. The only reason you don’t come out to get laid is because you’re already getting laid.

Lombardi

I can’t just be helping my mum with Maddy?

Salazar

You can’t see me right now BECAUSE YOU’RE NOT FUCKING HERE but I nearly pissed myself laughing.

Lombardi

Would I lie to you?

Salazar

Without hesitation.

Lombardi

Fuck off

Salazar

You fuck off. Who is she?

Lombardi

I’m not getting laid.

Salazar

I’m starting to believe that. Who is she?

Lombardi

I said I wasn’t getting laid.

Salazar

Yeah. And I said I believed you. I still want to know who she is.

Lombardi

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