Until I Met You

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.