Chapter 2: the book addict rejoins the world

[Jaquaia]

I think I am. I'm tired of having to keep our relationship a secret. It's much better than it was, I mean it was lovely being able to go for a wander around Beverley and go for a drink without worrying about it getting back to her. It was lovely meeting his friend James, he said J never looked as happy as he does now when he was with her. But it would be nice to start working towards living together. I told him last night that I would like to be living together by the summer holidays

[Mira]

I get why it would make you feel this way. When you tell us how things are between the both of you I get happy too. Its easy to see how you both feel about each other. And to be honoust. Its the same reason as to why there are so many love songs around. The two of you are great together.

But this is something that would leave me feeling sad too. I get why it had to be done at first. Because of the ex and how nasty she can get. But now it should be all about the 2 of you. And getting closer together. With the children too. I hope it will happen soon enough for you. You deserve it.

[Jaquaia]

Thank you

[Mira]

I hope today is going ok. Even with your sister coming over. How are you doing?

[Jaquaia]

I'm tired. Scarlett was all for me again so I spent a lot of the afternoon sat on the floor drawing with her

[Suzi]

I'm not surprised Scarlett wants you and lots of time with you - you are amazing.

I don't understand why J is not pushing forward with this - it just seems madness to me. You love him, he loves you so why not move forward?

[Mira]

I know how it can make you tired. When I am at my friend his daughter takes all my time and leaves me tired. But I would not want to miss it

[Jaquaia]

I couldn't tell you. He just keeps telling me that we'll get there. I just have to trust him.

She was funny today. She started walking round with her plate telling my dad to hurry up with dinner

[Suzi]

Well I suppose that's what you'll have to do huh? I assume he doesn't know how hard this is for you....

[Jaquaia]

He does. I've been honest with him. Or as honest as I can be