Kim’s voice came through the speaker as Sonja placed the phone on her dressing table. “He said one, so I have to hurry. He’s always so punctual.” She began smoothing moisturizer on her face. “Must be a British thing. Charlie couldn’t be on time if the house were on fire.” Kim sighed. “Where are you going today?” “He said to dress for an outdoor adventure and to wear comfortable shoes, but he wouldn’t tell me where we’re going. There’re so many hiking trails around here that it could be anything.” Sonja inspected her nails as she waited for the moisturizer to soak into her face. “When’s Randall coming home? Aren’t you worried that he’ll find out about your English suitor, Mr. Wonderful?” Kim giggled. “He’ll be back on Friday, so I’m not worried. Besides, he’ll have to make nice with Charlotte before he sees me.” Satisfied that she could get by without a touch-up, she dropped her hands and began applying color to her eyelids. “I know how that is.
