The Evolution Trilogy: Hybrid, Complications & Return by Wester Vanessa

Author:Wester, Vanessa [Wester, Vanessa]
Language: eng
Format: azw3, epub
Publisher: Vanessa Wester
Published: 2014-08-04T04:00:00+00:00

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Chapter 24

St-Simon

‘I just saw your sweetheart. I nearly convinced him to join us for lunch. So, did you kiss him yet? I was looking forward to the snog you promised,’ Gemma teased, twirling her fingers through her hair.

‘My, who?’ Caitlin asked, in a vain attempt to act confused.

‘You know who I mean. Mr tall, dark and handsome, St-Simon…the one you met before Christmas, the one who knew your name.’

Caitlin allowed herself to smile. She knew she had not imagined it. He had called her by name, Gemma had just confirmed it. Even though Gemma had not heard it, Caitlin knew she was not mistaken. The truth always outs. She smirked. ‘If you are referring to the dare, the bet’s off. I’ve got a boyfriend now, remember?’

‘You took up the challenge fair and square. You can’t back down now. I don’t care that you said it before you met your lover boy. Besides, Daniel’s not here now anyway, is he? How would he find out?’

Caitlin scrunched her nose. There had to be a way out. ‘What’s the forfeit?’

‘Oh, I don’t know, a box of quality chocolates, maybe. Not the cheap sort mind.’

‘Deal, I’ll get you some chocolates.’

‘So, does this mean I can snog him instead?’ Gemma asked, practically jumping off the seat.

‘If you like, I barely know him.’ She took a bite from her sandwich, and then casually added, ‘Although, you’ll never guess what?’

‘What?’ Gemma asked, drawn in.

‘He’s a genius mathematician.’ Caitlin shrugged her shoulders.

Gemma gasped. ‘No way, he’s a maths geek.’ Her face was scrunched up, appalled.

‘Hey, are you calling us geeks?’ Caitlin nudged her elbow.

‘Technically, we are both not studying maths, it’s just an add on. You have Spanish, I have Accounting. If he’s only doing maths, he is a maths geek,’ she rationalised, with a giggle. Gemma grabbed Caitlin’s arm. ‘So, you’ve talked to him already?’

‘As a matter of fact, I did. And he’s offered to help me – he’s very smart,’ she added.

Gemma took a huge bite out of her sandwich and scoffed. After taking a few chews and gulping down some drink she protested. ‘So unfair, you have a boyfriend now. And you get the hunk of the moment offering to help you. Am I the only one missing the injustice? Hey, maybe I could also join your tuition sessions? Bet they’re not exclusive.’

‘I’ll ask him if he minds. Sounds like a good idea.’ It would mean she would have company during their sessions, which would be a bonus. ‘So, come on, tell me about your conquests this Christmas,’ Caitlin added. A change in conversation was necessary.

‘No big deal, just a few snogs here and there. No-one special,’ she emphasised.

‘Come on, who knows what’s going to happen. I only just started seeing Daniel.’

‘And you’re loved up already, which is great by the way. About time!’

Caitlin shrugged her shoulders. ‘I’ll be a spinster again soon, you’ll see. Then we can wallow together.’

‘Good.’ Gemma smiled. Semi-serious, she added, ‘I’ll look forward to that. I know being single is much more fun than being used and abused.

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