Feel a familiar fear. This will be the start of an unpleasant conversation—have forgotten to tell her something, am changing her plans … Tiffy: No! Are you serious? Stomach writhes. Reach to pull her in again, but she bats my hands away, eyes wide. Tiffy: You didn’t tell me! Leon—I didn’t know. I’m so sorry, but—Katherin’s book launch … I’m confused now. Why is she sorry? Tiffy: I wanted to be there, but it’s Katherin’s book launch on the Friday. I can’t believe this. Will you tell Richie to call when I’m in the flat, so I can apologize properly? Me: For what? Tiffy rolls her eyes impatiently.
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