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“Actually, on second thoughts, don’t answer that.”
    “So, come on darling.  Tell me.  Speak the truth for once.  What’s been going on?”
    I took a deep breath, nervous of her reaction.  “Brian and I have been seeing each other.”  She smiled, but then I continued.  “For sex.”  The smile went, like I thought it would, and I was flinching, getting ready for the telling off I was about to receive.  Instead she did something shocking.  She laughed.
    “Mum, what’s so funny?” I asked, joining in with her.
    “I don’t know.  Hearing you say it, just sounded... funny.  How long has it been going on for?”
    “About a year on and off.  I told him from the start what it was, and he agreed to it.”
    “And now he’s regretting that?” she asked.
    I looked at her, unable to say what was on my mind.
    “I saw the way he was holding you, Angelina.  That was not from a person who is just after sex.  He’s in love with you.”
    “I know.  He told me that much tonight.”
    “Really?” she asked, shocked.  “And what did you say?”
    “I basically told him that it was a good thing I was going to London.  I don’t feel that way about him, Mum.  I never have.  He’s a great guy, but there has never been any connection there at all.  At least not on my part.”
    She placed her hand on mine and smiled.  “I can’t force you to be something you’re not.  Of course I want you married, but I want you married to someone you love.  Someone who will sweep you off your feet and make you feel like you’re the most precious person on earth to him.  I hope you find that, Angelina.  I really do.”
    I smiled, placing my hand on hers.  “I know you do, Mum.  Thanks.  I’m quite happy as I am for the moment though.”
    “I know, I know,” she said, patting my hand back.  “Hopefully that will change for you soon.”
    We sat there for a while after, deciding on a night cap before bed.  We talked a little more about London and what it was going to be like working with Jonathan.  He was one person I could never tell her about.  I know we didn’t do anything, but it didn’t stop us from almost doing it.  I don’t think either my mum or dad could forgive Jonathan for that.

 
     
     
     
     
     
     
    CHAPTER 2
     
     
    Today was the day!! 
    I was about to embark on a new journey to a completely different part of the world.  Today was my first official day, and I had already had a brilliant time so far.  Jonathan was great at getting me settled in.  He helped me unpack, brought us back some lunch from the local store, and generally made the whole moving in process a lot less painful then it could have been.
    That first evening he took me to the local supermarket so that I could get stocked up on some shopping.  I insisted on cooking him dinner for helping me, but he told me he had to get back to work and make sure everyone was okay.  It was probably just as well.  The big silver fox was way too tempting!
    I also made sure I rang back home to let my parents know I was settled.  I called Mindy as I hadn’t heard from either her or David since I saw them both that night.  Turns out they headed straight over to David’s house and hadn’t left his bed since then.  When I asked her why she hadn’t thought about David beforehand, she said she didn’t know.  That the kiss just somehow turned a switch on, making her see him in a completely different light.  I ended the conversation by telling her how happy I was for them both and to send David my love.  Thankfully my meddling paid off.
    But today was a brand new day, and the start of my new budding career was now ahead.  I was feeling good about my choices more than ever, but my first working day was the major hurdle that had to be jumped.
    Yesterday was great.  I was introduced to Shelly first, as she will be the one I’m sitting next to during my career at Francis and Co.  She was very polite, with an eager smile and rosy