CHAPTER FORTY CHRIS
CHAPTER FORTY
Chris
Hi, it’s Victoria. I hope you don’t mind me messaging so long after Scarlet’s house party. It was really nice to meet you. Don’t suppose you’re in London again anytime soon? If you are, let me know. Maybe we can get a drink together? V x
This is unexpected, given it’s been a couple of months since Victoria asked for my number at the party, and I was so stunned that I blurted it out to her. It didn’t occur to me to ask for Victoria’s, after I gave her mine. But she was fun to talk to, and it would be nice to see her again. Nothing serious can come of it anyway. It’s the proverbial problem of meeting someone just before I leave to go back to New York. Is London where all the good women are? Am I missing a trick being in New York? My career took me there, kept me there. But maybe I need to rethink my strategy. I’ve been in the US for a few years, and in this job ever since I arrived. I love it. But it’s not always beneficial to play it safe when it means letting life and love pass you by.
I’ve been thinking for a while that it might be time to move jobs and country. I’ve done it once before. It could be time to look for something more senior. My CV looks good. Where would I go? London? Somewhere else?
I’m excited to find out what the next stage of my life entails, though I’m not an impetuous person – other than that one time with Lexie. This will need some thought. Until then: Hi, it’s nice to hear from you. I’m in London right now. I fly home tomorrow, though. Don’t suppose you’re free tonight? Chris x