The Seafront Tea Rooms by Vanessa Greene

Author:Vanessa Greene [Vanessa Greene]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
ISBN: 9781405527828
Publisher: Sphere
Published: 2014-09-07T23:00:00+00:00

Kat was relieved when Charlie and Séraphine arrived, bringing distraction and fresh energy. Talking with Jake had revived memories of the two of them at their worst, and even though she’d tried to end the conversation on a positive note, she could tell that the rejection had felt like a fresh blow to him.

‘Hey,’ Charlie said, coming inside and glancing around Kat’s living room. ‘Nice place.’

‘It’s a lovely flat,’ Séraphine added. ‘Cosy.’

‘Thanks,’ Kat said, glad that the rush job she’d done on tidying had made a difference. ‘We’re fond of it. It never normally looks this tidy actually, but with Leo away I thought I’d have a go at stemming the tide of chaos.’

‘It’s got tons of character,’ Charlie said. ‘I love this table,’ she added, running her hand over the wood.

‘Thanks,’ Kat replied. ‘I got lucky with this one; a pub was closing and getting rid of all the furniture. I painted it with chalk paint, then rubbed away at it. Those chairs in the corner are from the same place.’

Kat remembered the day, a month after Jake had finally moved out, when she’d resolved to make the flat her own, and decorate it exactly how she wanted.

‘Quite the upcycler,’ Charlie said, impressed.

‘Keeps me out of trouble.’ Kat grinned. ‘But enough small talk,’ she said, leaning in towards Charlie. ‘Spill. Did Euan call you?’ she asked eagerly.

‘Euan?’ Séraphine echoed.

‘Yes,’ Kat explained to Séraphine. ‘He’s totally into Charlie. Made up the flimsiest of excuses to ask me for her number. It was very cute.’

She turned back to Charlie. ‘So did he?’

‘He might have,’ Charlie said, blushing.

‘And how was it? What did he say?’ Séraphine asked.

‘It was nice talking with him,’ Charlie said. ‘We barely talked about the party at all, though. He got straight to the point.’

‘And…?’ Kat said.

‘We’re going on a date,’ Charlie said, unable to contain her excitement. ‘Tomorrow.’

‘Great!’ Kat and Séraphine said at once.

‘You think it’s a good idea?’ Charlie said, furrowing her brow. ‘It all seems a bit crazy, as if I’m planning a holiday romance or something. I’m meant to be here helping Pippa.’

‘You are helping Pippa. But why shouldn’t you have some fun at the same time?’ Kat said. ‘You’re only here for a while.’

‘That’s true, I suppose,’ said Charlie.

‘Live a little,’ Kat said. ‘I’ll give the disclaimer, though – Euan’s lovely, but from what I know, he’s not particularly serious about relationships.’

‘Fine,’ Charlie said. ‘That suits me perfectly.’

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