Chapter 38

VIVIAN screamed out at once, the sound sharp and deafening, echoing through the living room so suddenly that Fiona halted in her tracks.

“Ahh!” Vivian shrieked again, jumping up from the couch.

Fiona frowned slightly.

“What is it? Why are you shouting?” she asked, her tone calm. There was no worry on her face— Vivian was smiling far too widely for this to be anything but good news.

“You wouldn’t believe this,” Vivian said, eyes sparkling as she stared down at her phone.

“Tell me first before deciding whether I would believe it or not,” Fiona replied dryly, folding her arms.

“Jesus!” Vivian gasped dramatically. “Vale has asked me out on a date. He has asked me out on a date, Fiona!”

“What?!” Fiona exclaimed, her mouth falling open. “Wait— hold on. I will be back.” She turned quickly and dashed into the kitchen, set the trashcan neatly back in its corner, rinsed her hands at the sink, and wiped them on a towel before hurrying back into the li