Chapter 63
"Who was the letter from?" Naboo ask later that day. "I forgot to ask."
"Julia." His eyebrows raise.
"What was it about?"
"She asked me to ring. When I did, she asked to meet up with me."
"And? What did you say?"
"I said yes."
"Are you sure you can manage that, Vince?"
"No. But I'm going to do it anyway."
"Do you really think that's wise, Vincent?"
"I'm going through with it, Naboo. You can't convince me otherwise."
"Fair enough." He sighs.
"Who's Julia?"
"My sister."
"You have a sister?"
"Two. Julia's the eldest."
"You have two sisters? I'm your best mate and you never told me you have two sisters?"
"It never seemed important."
"You are impossible." He says, puffing out his breath. I just laugh.
"Have you eaten anything yet?" Naboo asks, looking at me. I duck my head. "Vincent…"
"No." I mutter, sighing.
"Why not?"
"I forgot."
"You forgot?"
"Yes."
"You forgot to eat?"
"Yes."
"Eat something."
"Naboo…" I whine.
"You have to eat."
"I don't want to."
"You have to." I groan, but stand up and walk towards the kitchen. Howard follows me and begins to make himself a cup of tea.
"Thank you. For not telling Naboo about…you know."
"Don't mention it."