Chapter 12 - DINNER IS SERVED

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...MARCH...

London's buzzing streets welcomed me as I strolled back from dropping Renee off at her hotel. It felt good to be home. Settling in, I knew I had a bit of work to tackle, but first, I had to deal with the constant buzz of notifications on my phone. The rumors might've simmered down, but my phone sure hadn't gotten the memo. Deciding I'd had enough of the constant pings, I muted everything except for the essentials—family and close friends.

I had a busy afternoon - a quick nap, some work, a refreshing shower, and back to work again. Just as I was about to enjoy a much-needed coffee in the kitchen, my roommates reached out. They were eager to meet Renee and the rest of the group. Next thing I knew, they had already made dinner plans and our place was turning into a hangout spot. They practically twisted my arm to invite everyone. So, I sent a message in our group chat :

'Renee's Saviors'

Max 😈

Hey guys, want to swing by for dinner at my place? My roommates are eager to meet you all.

Alex 🎸

Yaaaay, what time ?

Ray 💛

You're lucky I'm hungry

Bella 😎

Sure, I'm dying to meet them too !

Max 😈to Alex 🎸

8 at my place, I'll send you the address

Max 😈to Ray 💛

Did I say you were invited ?

Ray 💛to Max 😈

I know you want me there

Max 😈to Ray 💛

Oh, you caught me. Can't resist the chance to have you grace my doorstep.

Ray 💛to Max 😈

If you continue with your flattery, your doorstep will not be the only thing I put my grace on tonight

Max 😈to Ray 💛

Now you're just teasing me, Ray. But I wouldn't mind a little more than just my doorstep being graced tonight.

Ray 💛to Max 😈

Well, you'll just have to wait and see what surprises I have in store for you.

Max 😈to Ray 💛

Oh, I'll be counting down the minutes until 8 PM then.

Alex 🎸

Do you girls need a reminder that this is a GROUP chat ?

Bella 😎

Whoa, whoa, whoa! What's going on here?

Max 😈

Just a little friendly banter between Ray and me. Nothing to worry about, right, Ray?

Ray 💛

Right, just harmless fun. Nothing to see here, folks.

Alex 🎸

Uh-huh, sure, if you say so. But let's keep it PG-rated, okay? We're here for dinner, not a steamy romance novel.

Bella 😎

Agreed. Let's save the romantic tension for another time. We've got food to eat and roommates to meet.

Max 😈

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