Chapter Thirty-Eight
7 August, 3.45 a.m.
New Message to Naomi, Hugo, Jas, Jen
Roman:Hey. I’m in London.
Jen:Nice! Need restaurant recs?
Roman:No, thanks. What if I wanted to reach out to Samantha?
Jen:What if? You’re not sure?
Roman:I’m sure.
Jasmine:It’s roughly 4 in the morning London time. How sure can you be?
Hugo:She’s right, my man. Get some rest and get back to us when you’re thinking clearly.
Naomi:…
Roman: Just asking for an address, guys. I’ll skip the advice, if you don’t mind.
Jen:You’re new here. When you come to the group chat, you get what you get.
Roman:Just found out Tara was on Sam’s flight. Would have been nice to hear it from you.
Hugo:We talked of nothing else for days!
Jen:Hello! He’s new here.
Jasmine:Someone add Roman to the chat. Well … no. Let’s see how serious he is about Sam first.
Roman:I’m very serious.
Jasmine:You’re going to see her. That’s the plan?
Roman:Yes. Do you think she’ll see me?
Hugo:She might. Or she might push you into the Thames. Who knows?
Jasmine:Take your chances.
Jen:I say yes. Have you read her blog? It’s practically a love letter.
Hugo:1 Attachment. Photo of Roman stretched out on the edge of a pool in a dripping wet wool suit.
Roman:Thanks for the memories.
Hugo:Anytime, man.
Jen:LOL
Naomi:…
Jasmine:Seriously, though. Your intention has to be clear.
Hugo:Don’t mess with her head.