Heath chuckles. "He really is calling all of the shots, isn't he?"
A wry smile twists at my lips. "That's just Ryan. He's one of those people who just commands." At least, he does with everyone but Mona.
"Text me and let me know?" he asks. I nod. "That sounds good. How..." I trail off. I want to ask how things are going with Emma, but I don't know if that's weird or not.
"How?"
Ah, he noticed.
"How are things with Emma?" It's a selfish question, but one I can't stop myself from asking. I need to know the answer or I'll drive myself mad with not knowing it.
"Pretty much the same as they were," he tells me without even pausing. "She's desperate for our engagement to progress, I'm anxious for it not to."
"And I imagine she'll be furious if she discovers you plan to sneak off to the cat
