391 Guess Who?

(Winona)

Two more days. I can handle two days of this secret, can’t I? Jayden is coming back tomorrow. He may have to head back soon but he’ll be here when I find out.

I can tell him in person at least.

My phone buzzes, jolting me back to the present. It’s a message from Lisa.

Just landed! Can’t wait to see you, girl!

Relief and a sliver of happiness wash over me. Lisa’s here, my rock. I type back quickly, letting her know the driver will be waiting for her.

A short while later, the doorbell rings, and I hurry to open it. She bounds in, grinning, suitcases rolling beside her.

“Well, this so-called cottage is huge! But what is that behemoth the car drove past?”

“That is Gus’s estate. Gifted to him by the royal family of Brussels. I suspect they needed somewhere more maintenance free.” I grin.

“I am going to love staying there. Queen Lisa, if you please. Offfff with their heads!”

We both burst out laughing. She pulls me into a warm hug.

“Oh, I’m so glad you’re here,” I murmur, squeezing