Seeing Other People by Gayle Mike

Author:Gayle, Mike
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
Published: 2014-06-30T16:00:00+00:00

‘I know sometimes I’m guilty of being too subtle,’ said Penny later, returning to the kitchen as I finished loading the dishwasher once everyone else had gone, ‘but honestly little Zachary’s dad just wouldn’t take the hint. Half a bloody hour I’ve been trying to turf him and his son out. It was like he didn’t want to go home!’

Penny laughed but I didn’t join in. Was this her subtle way of saying it was time for me to go? I’d had such a good time being back at home. I just didn’t want the day to be over.

‘I suppose I’d better be heading off too . . . It’s been really great. Thanks for inviting me.’

Penny looked at me, puzzled. ‘What?’

‘You were saying about Zachary’s dad overstaying his welcome and well . . .’

Penny sighed. ‘And when did you get so sensitive? I wanted Zachary’s dad to go because all he ever talks about is how much money he makes. Do you talk about how much money you make?’ I shook my head and smiled. Chance would be a fine thing. ‘Good,’ said Penny. ‘Now go and watch some TV with Jack. He’s been so distracted having his friends around he’s barely seen you all day.’

‘Are you sure?’ I asked. ‘Jack and I can catch up some other time.’

‘Of course I’m sure,’ she replied, ‘and if you’ve got any other plans think again because he already asked at breakfast if you could be in charge of bath- and bedtime.’

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