Chapter 20
Back at my office I find people suffering from last night. Not Vicky. She’s on reception and is very bright and perky but Mandy is not too good.
It seems Lisa managed to get some people to stay with her and get plastered. If she was paying I can see why they would. Wednesday is cheap cocktail night, so more for your money!
I ring Lisa to wish her a good trip.
‘Hi,’ I say when she answers. ‘I thought I’d just ring and see how you were. And wish you well.’
‘You’re the fourth person to ring this morning,’ she snaps.
‘Sorry,’ I say feebly. I thought I was doing something nice – being a friend.
‘Yes, well, I’m not leaving until six this evening. I just wanted a bit of a sleep-in.’
‘I’ll go then, I wanted to say have a good trip. If it makes you feel any better, you’re not the
