Cherry sat on the edge of Lizzy’s bed, phone clutched in both hands like it was the only thing keeping her alive. The soft glow of the screen lit up her face. She had been quiet for almost ten minutes, only smiling every time a new message came in.
Lizzy watched her.
“You’re glowing again,” Lizzy said.
Cherry looked up, eyes soft and distant. “It’s him.”
“The online guy?”
“Richard.” She said the name like a prayer. “His name is Richard. He introduced himself properly. He’s… everything, Lizzy. I’ve never felt like this. Not even close. I’m madly in love with him. I can’t eat properly if he doesn’t message. I can’t sleep if he doesn’t say goodnight. When he goes quiet for even thirty minutes I start shaking.”
Lizzy raised a brow. “And you’ve never seen his face?”
Cherry’s smile trembl
