March 31st 2016

Chapter tomorrow! Sarah xx

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"Happy three month anniversary!"

"That's a thing?"

"Party pooper. At least I remembered that we've completed three months of... whatever this is."

"I remembered."

"Well, if you remembered, why didn't you say anything?"

"Because I wasn't aware it was a thing."

"It's a thing."

"In that case, happy three mo-"

"There's no point in saying it now, is there?"

"Well, there is. It's a gesture, so will you allow me to say it?"

"..."

"Happy three months of whatever this thing is, Soph."

"Do you have a pen and paper?"

"Do I need one?"

"Yes."

"Hold on a second, I think I have some here... somewhere. -Evelyn!-"

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"-Pen and paper. Where do I keep them?-"

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"-Ah, right. Yep, got them.- Ok, Soph. Go ahead."

"Say 'hi' to Evie for me."

"-Evie, Sophie says 'hello.'-"

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"-You're dismissed, Evelyn.- So, why do I need pen and paper?"

"Oh, right. The address for tomorrow is 13 Orchard Place, Poplar."

"Hackney?"

"It's a shitty looking building from the outside, but on the inside it's been renovated and it looks amazing. It used to be a factory or a warehouse back in the old days so it looks really industrial. It's a studio now, though. It's where we're doing the shoot. If you go through the main door, someone at the reception desk will greet you."

"I'm not so sure that doing this tomorrow is such a good idea, Soph."

"It's a great idea, Daniel."

"I just... I kinda feel stupid."

"Stupid, why?"

"You know, photo shoots and stuff usually involve make up, hair and clothes. That's not me."

"Make up isn't you?"

"No."

"Well, considering you looked like a clown on Monday when I arrived, I'd say that make up isn't entirely out of your comfort zone. And wasn't your hair in bunches, held together by glittery pink hair slides?"

"Ok, first of all, you promised me you wouldn't speak of that again."

"I lied."

"Secondly, I was only looking like an idiot because Nola asked."

"Just admit it, Daniel."

"Admit what?"

"That you liked looking pretty with your hair and make up done on Monday."

"Sophie?"

"Yes?"

"Shut up."

"... No."

"Impossible."

"So, I have a question for you."

"Ok. And what would that be?"

"Are you a cat person or a dog person?"

"How is that relevant?"

"It's not. I'm just really curious."

"Really?"

"It's for research purposes."

"Dogs."

"Dogs?"

"They're more affectionate than cats. Cats are sly and they hate being cuddled."

"Your basing your answer on which animal is better at cuddling?"

"Arabella had a cat when we started dating and that demon in disguise hated me. It was always scratching me and hissing whenever I was around."

"What happened to the cat?"

"Died."

"You didn't kill it, did you?"

"With the greatest pleasure in all the world, I did."

"You did?"

"Well, yes and no. It was old and Arabella had to take it to the vets to be euthanised. Guess who had the honour of taking the thing?"

"You sound weirdly happy about this. It's unnerving."

"I know I should be sad about it, but I'm not. The damned cat was the most evil thing in the world!"

"Ok. So, dogs?"

"Yes."

"A puppy or a dog?"

"Dog. Puppies are too much hard work and I don't have time for that."

"Noted."

"What are you up to?"

"I have no idea what you're talking about."

"Sophie?"

"I'm making notes, that's all. You can tell a lot about a person based on if they're a dog or a cat person. For example, dog people are more sociable and cat people are introverted. However, cat people are more intelligent."

"Are you indirectly calling me stupid?"

"No, just reading things from an article online. Cat people are more neurotic. Dog people are likelier to live in rural areas, which makes sense because you're a country boy at heart. Dog people are more traditional and obedient. That means cat people are more open-minded."

"I'm open minded."

"I know. Dog people tend to be more masculine. Huh, says here that cat and dog people tend to have a different favourite Beatle. Which is yours, McCartney or Harrison?"

"McCartney. I liked the Bond song he did- Live and Let Die, right?"

"Do you seek companionship or affection?"

"Companionship."

"Yeah, you're a dog person."

"I told you that, like, five minutes ago."

"Now I have research to back up your theory."

"Ok, it wasn't a theory and your research was a Google search."

"Google can be accurate. Sometimes."

"Like Wikipedia can be accurate. Sometimes."

"Feisty today, huh, Whitaker?"

"Feisty is such a female adjective to use."

"Argumentative?"

"Sounds hostile."

"I wish I cared enough to continue this argument, but I don't."

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"-Probably saw the offer the husband put on the table. See her in in five minutes. Thanks.- Hey, Soph?"

"You've got to go to work?"

"Sorry."

"No worries. I'll see you tomorrow. What was the address again?"

"13 Orchard Place, Poplar. I've got it written down."

"Cool. I can't wait!"

"I can."

"Later, Duck."

"Ok, Pug. Love you, bye."

"Love you, bye."