THE FOLLOWING MORNING
Unknown: Saw you in the papers.
Gracie: Who is this?
Unknown: Aela O’Donnelly. Paddy gave me your number.
Gracie: Oh! Hey! You saw me in the papers at the function?
Aela: Yup. Where did you get that outfit from? I loved it.
Gracie: Really? I didn’t fit in, lol. All the other women had short dresses on, but I felt comfortable. Like I stayed true to myself, you know?
Aela: Man, I get it. It’s so hard to remain authentic when you have to go to these galas and charity functions. Bleugh.
Aela: I was politely told once that women with blue hair aren’t allowed to attend such events and it’s only because Declan is who he is that I was allowed inside.
Gracie: Fuck off!
Gracie: No way someone told you that!
Aela: They did. I swear! Hahaha. It was hilarious, tbh. We weren’t even there because of him. It was this art thing for charity. It was all about me.
Gracie: Man, that sucks. I’m so glad you didn’t listen. I love your hair!
Aela: Me too. After I told Declan what that bitch said, he told me that he’ll get mad if I change my hair color now.
Gracie: LOL. Gotta love a supportive man.
Aela: Ya do. Of course, I’m thinking of going purple… but I don’t think he’ll mind. Do you? 😛
Gracie: Nah. I bet he won’t.
Aela: You were cute together. I saw that at the family dinner, but last night, you looked smitten.
Aela: I know, I know, that’s an old-fashioned word, but I mean it. It sums the pair of you up.
Gracie: Smitten? Haha. I don’t think so.
Aela: Why not? You seen the pictures?
Gracie: Not yet. Just woke up tbh.
Aela: You should check them out.
Gracie: I’m fine with not seeing myself in the papers lol.
Aela: If you say so. 😛
Gracie: Liam was exhausted last night. It took a lot out of him.
Aela: It’s a pressurized situation.
Gracie: For sure. I don’t know how they do it, but they do. Part of the job, I guess.
Aela: I’m glad you could be there for him.
Gracie: Yeah, me too actually. I was surprised when he invited me. I figured he’d attend alone.
Aela: Why would you think that when you’re dating lol?
Gracie: I dunno. I just did. Anyway, I’m glad you got my number from Paddy.
Gracie: Hey, hit me up when you’re going to go purple, yeah? I’m feeling like a cut myself.
Aela: It’ll be sooner rather than later.
Gracie: Looking forward to it!
