Page 39 of Choosing Us

“That man is a keeper, Harlow. He is taking even better care of you than I am!” Christine winks as heat floods my face, and I feel like a schoolgirl with a crush.

But maybe that’s exactly what I am.

CHAPTER TWENTY

Me

Would you read a book where the MMC sends the FMC lunch because she notoriously gets lost in her work and tends to forget to eat?

Stacy

I’d devour it. Does he call her a good girl too when she eats it?

Willa

Oh, the subtle themes of intentionality and caregiving would do it for me!

Pippa

But wait… I don’t think we are asking the right follow up questions, ladies.

Vivian

Oooo! Good point, Pippa! Is this an actual book or is it real-life-book-boyfriend behavior?

Lauren

I’d read it and also… Waiting on the answer [eyes emoji]

Savannah

I really hope this is a real-life situation, but if it is, we need to talk a little about boundaries if your love life is going to involve ONE OF OUR BROTHERS.

Stacy

You have 89 brothers. Be specific.

Willa

Which brother?! Finn? Ryan?

Sophia

Wait, what? It’s three a.m. here and I’m not getting the best signal, but I think I missed something here.

Pippa

We need to hear these details in real time! That’s what book club is for!

Me

Silly me, I thought it was for discussing books.

Willa

Books and LIFE, Harlow. We need the details.

Pippa