CHAPTER 43

Alexa's POV

“Oh you do? I'll just leave you alone then. We can talk to each other next time.”

I didn't say anything, I simply walked past Nora.

By the time I got to Shirley's place, my mood was lightened, but it was also fifteen minutes past 6am, our unspoken time of meeting. I knew she wouldn't mind as long as I made it.

I could see that the kitchen lights were on in her house. She must have been in the kitchen preparing something for us to eat.

I knocked on the front door and waited for her to come out.

The door opened and I saw headfirst her gorgeous face as she stayed halfway by the door.

“Finally, you are here.” She swung the door open widely. “Finally, you're here.”

“Yes,” I said and stepped into the house and she shut the door as soon as I was in the house.

“I'm preparing breakfast.” She told me.

“And what would we have for breakfast?” I asked with a slight giggle. “The aroma is exciting.”

“Just some lasagna and eggs.”

“Ooh, that sounds absolutely nice.” I said and she nodded i