by Brigid Coady
Why had she been worrying about hugs? She was enveloped by their brown limbs, their fragrant hair drifting over her like thistledown. But yet, it didn’t seem enough; it was as insubstantial as candyfloss.
‘Henrietta, Louisa,’ Marie said and kept them at arm’s length and gave them air kisses.
‘Hey, Annie, how are things?’ Louisa leant against the island in the centre of the kitchen, trying for nonchalant, but Annie could see her quivering like a greyhound ready to run.
‘I’m good, busy. You?’ Annie asked.
‘I’ve got an audition with Les Dalrymple.’ Louisa was now bouncing on her toes. ‘It’s the Pride and Prejudice production. The one everyone’s talking about. Have you heard who’s playing Mr Darcy?’ Louisa looked hopefully at Annie.
‘Be still my heart,’ said Henrietta from across the room. ‘Austen Wentworth. Such a hottie.’
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