What Does It Feel Like?

by Sophie Kinsella

“OK, here’s the thing,” says Eve honestly. “I’ve done a lot of exciting, bucket-listy stuff in my life. I’ve done glamorous travel and I’ve walked the red carpet and I’ve swum with dolphins. I don’t need to do any more of that stuff. I just need to be around. Have fun with the children. Have fun with you. See friends. Small pleasures.”

“Here’s another irony for you,” she says. “My brain was the secret of my success when I was writing books. But now my brain’s the very thing causing all the problems.” “Your brain has no sense of moderation,” agrees Nick. “It’s either doing brilliant things or bloody stupid things.”

“You’re not the boss anymore.” “Apparently not. Fate’s the boss. And there are no teasers. All we can do is wait and see what happens.”

And right at that moment, this is her only aim in life, the only happy ending she wants. Just to keep going.