Page 31 of Grounding the Baker
“On Friday, why?”
“So, you could have called him all week, and you didn’t.”
“I’m sorry, Giselle, but what is the fascination with my love life?”
“What love life?”
“Fair,” he snorted.
“I promised your mum I’d look out for you if anything happened to her, and I know full well that if she were here, she’d be slapping you around the head and making sure you got that man pinned down.”
He laughed. His mum would absolutely do that. She’d always wanted to see him happy and settled down. She would have regarded Austin as the perfect catch.
“Whereas I know Austin would rather pin you down. Am I right?” she grinned.
“Oh my God, I am not having this conversation with you,” he said, burying his head in his hands.
Maybe if he stayed like this, she’d just leave. That would be the best thing all around.
“Hello, Austin,” said Giselle.
Liam snapped his head up. He saw she was on the phone and he let out a sigh of relief, before tensing again when he realised even if he wasn’t in the room, she was still up to something. Her meddling was often funny if it wasn’t focused on you.
“I need you to do a favour for me. Well, it’s for Liam.”
“What are you doing?” he whispered frantically.
“He has to be in London tomorrow for a meeting and needs a lift to the station.”
“I can get a cab,” he said, still in a whisper, as he didn’t want Austin to know he was there.
“What time is your train, Liam?”
He groaned.
“Of course, Austin. Just a second.”
She handed the phone over to him. Liam glared at her and took the phone.
“Hi, Austin,” he said, hearing his breath shake.
“Why is Giselle calling to ask me to give you a lift? You could have just called me yourself, you know.”
“I’m fine getting a cab, Austin.”
“There’s no guarantee you’ll get one here that early in the morning. I can take you.”
“What about Maisie?” he asked.
“I’ll look after Maisie,” shouted Giselle, causing Liam to glare at her again.
“That’s settled, then,” said Austin. “What time do you need to be in London?”
“I want to be in the city by half-past eight, so I’ve got some buffer time. I’ll need to get the six thirty-five.”
“Excellent. I assume you’re going to be in the bakery beforehand?”
“Yes, you can pick me up there.”
