18. Daphne

Chapter 18

Daphne

November 16

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Sven

Auction went fantastisk yesterday!

Tusen takk, daph! 3

c u wed for british bake off!

Daphne

I’m so glad! Can’t wait.

After two months of hanging out with Cameron, I decided it was time to come clean. So when she texts me…

Juni

*Big sister mode activated*

I wince. Things have been uneasy with her since I moved four months ago; she’s been keeping a very close eye on me.

It’s tough when people have a fixed view of you. She still sees me as her anxious, hermit little sister, avoiding risks and people.

But people change.

Daphne

No thank you!!!

Juni

I looked up Cameron. Have you seen these articles?

Daphne

Don’t want to.

Juni

Don’t be naive. Look at this article.

Cameron Hastings bares it all…

I delete her message. I promised Cameron that I wouldn’t look him up or peruse tabloid drama. And I don’t want to. He hasn’t done anything to break my trust.

Daphne

There are always two sides to every story.

Unless he did something illegal, I don’t care about rumors.

Juni

Be serious.

Daphne

Thank you for caring, but please respect my wishes.

I have this under control.

Juni

But you are not a casual relationship type of girl.

If you catch feelings, he’ll just hurt you.

Then I’ll have to fly over there and hurt him.

She’s saying it as if I’m intending to make a lifelong commitment to this man, and I’m not. All in all, I’ve known Cameron for such a short time, and in that time, I’ve really liked who he is. I want to keep getting to know him…and maybe kiss him, damn it!

Daphne

Juni, I’m not a kid anymore.

You can cut the bodyguard act.

Juni

You’re right. I’m sorry.

I am still really excited to see you for Christmas next month.

Daphne

Me too.

I love you.

Juni

I love you too.

I close the chat with my sister and open my thread with Cameron. Tonight, he organized a low-key helicopter flight around the Thames after I mentioned how cool it would be to see the skyline in my stories last week. Hopefully something like that isn’t too difficult to cancel because tonight, I’m ready to stop playing it safe.

I want him.

Daphne

Can we cancel the helicopter plans tonight and stay in?

Goose

Good with me.

What do you have in mind?

Daphne

Movie night at my place?

Goose

See you soon.