Kate burst out laughing, “You can talk your way out of anything can’t you? Well since you don’t like Miss Jefferson, is there a girl that you do like?”
James hesitated, “Why do you ask Mum?”
“Hey, I’m your mother. Am I not allowed to ask you that?”
A shy smile spread across James’ face. “I will introduce her to you some day Mum, but leave it for now ok?”
It wasn’t even easy to get a kiss from Bella, let alone make her his girlfriend. James didn’t want to tell his mum too early.
“OK darling, I’ll drop it. Now listen, I have to attend a function early this afternoon. A friend of mine is opening a fashion company, there will be a lot of young, beautiful stylists there… do you want to go with me?”
“Mum…” James’ voice trailed off, “You are doing the same thing that father did. Yet you j
