“I’m sure that he’ll turn up. You’re the one who invited him, after all,” I replied as reassuringly as I could.
“I’m not so sure about that. Rowan doesn’t really like to come along with me to parties, and he’s never accompanied me so easily. That’s why I need your help,” Francesca said as she leaned slightly towards me from the opposite side of the table.
It occurred to me that perhaps Francesca had the misconception that Rowan and I were close because we were step-siblings due to our parents’ relationship and marriage. However, the truth was very far from that. Regardless of my intentions, I wasn’t at all confident that I could talk Rowan into attending the party, even if I tried my absolute best.
“Listen, it’s not like I don’t want to help you. It’s just, Rowan and I aren’t that close
