Chapter 74
CHAPTER 74
S he didn’t care how old she was or how silly it might be to other people. Gemma felt like she was six feet high as she bounced back into the coffee shop.
Without even checking on the customers, she rushed around the counter and grabbed hold of Sophie’s hands.
“He called me his girlfriend,” she said.
“What?”
“That’s what he just said. That he has the best girlfriend in the world. I mean, that’s as official as you need to get, right?”
“Absolutely!”
Gemma wasn’t sure why this felt like such a big deal. Possibly because it had been so long since someone had referred to her in that way, and usually, it was only because they had been hoping to take the relationship to the next physical stage. But Kent hadn’t even noticed that she had invited him over for the night. It had just tripped off his tongue as if it was the most natural thing in the world. She was his girlfriend. They were a couple. It was all so simple.
“You guys are so sweet together,” Sophie said. “I know we can definitely do the double dating, right?”
“We can, but maybe when he’s not so stressed with work. He’s got a lot on his plate at the minute. And maybe it would be best to invite one of the other couples too, otherwise we’ll just start talking about the cafe, and Graham will feel left out.”
“Really, Graham spends more time in here than most of the part-timers.”
“You’re right, he does.” Gemma chuckled lightly, though the sound faded as she once again drifted into her thoughts.
“That means you’ll be moving onto the next stage of the relationship soon,” Sophie said, apparently able to read Gemma’s mind. Even though she was a grown woman, speaking to one of her best friends, Gemma could still feel the heat rush to her cheeks. Probably because it wasn’t the type of conversation, they should be having at work, but Sophie clearly didn’t agree.
“When did you last have a wax? And when are you seeing him next? Are you seeing him tonight?”
Gemma shook her head, deciding to skip over the waxing question. “We’re having a break today, but I’m seeing him tomorrow night.”
“That’s perfect!” Sophie clasped her hands together in delight. “Tomorrow’s your day off, right?”
“Yes…” Gemma said, unsure why she was feeling quite so nervous.
“Well, I think I know exactly how you have to spend it.”