How To Write A Love Story – Catherine Walsh

“Did I tell you I’m staying above a pub?” “You need to have a party, Sam.” “He’s thirty-six years old,” Deborah says. “He doesn’t need to have a birthday party.” “I’m thirty-one!” I say, affronted. Deborah just peers at me. “Are you sure?” “Yes?” “You should wear a party hat,” Amy says. “Or some kind of large button announcing your special day.” “I won’t be doing any of that. Can we work now, please?”

Deborah makes a thank you motion with her hands, and I’m relieved when the attention moves off me. But almost as soon as Laura starts reviewing the agenda for next month’s acquisitions meeting, my mind starts to wander. It’s my birthday. It was the first thing I thought of when I woke up this morning, and the knowledge was surprisingly anticlimactic.

My birthday. I thought about taking a long weekend for it this year, but that plan obviously went out the window. It didn’t occur to me when Casey sent me over here, but now here I am. Over three thousand miles away from my family and friends and no one to celebrate with. Well, I’ve got someone to celebrate with. But for some reason, when Ciara gave me the perfect opportunity to do a casual little Hey, I’d love to hang out on Friday.

It’s the anniversary of my dad breaking numerous traffic laws as he drove my mother to the hospital. No big deal, but it would be nice to have a beer, instead, I froze. And I have no idea why. “Sam.” I snap back to attention to see the rest of the team staring at me. “What do you think?” Laura presses. “It’s because he’s old now,” Amy says, saving me from replying. “His mind is starting to go.

But as a young person with my whole future ahead of me, let me just say that I think that’s a great idea.” I do my best to refocus for the rest of the meeting, but it’s useless, and, by the time we finish, even Deborah looks concerned. Laura pointedly suggests I log off a few hours early, but I have a whole other conversation to get through first.

Casey doesn’t do video calls, so I have to get in touch the old-fashioned way, but at least that means I don’t have to worry about my facial expressions this time. “Sam!” he greets me when I dial his number.

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“He might.” “He won’t, Sam. You’re basically his protégé. And also one of, like, three straight men in publishing. They need to keep numbers up.” “Funny.” I switch my phone to the other ear as I accept my coffee from the already exhausted-looking barista. It’s not even eight a.m., and the Monday morning rush is in full swing.

Behind me, a pack of finance bros in crisp white shirts and open spread collars read their emails as they wait to order, and for once I don’t look completely out of place next to them. Granted, my shirt is neither as crisp nor as white as theirs, but I wanted to make an effort this morning.

As if forgoing my usual uniform of dark jeans and the first sweater I find will make my boss go, Here’s a man I need on my team. Or, at the very least, Here’s a man who owns an iron. I mean, it can’t hurt. “Plus, he asked you to come in early,” Lizzie continues as though reading my mind.

“If he wanted to fire you, he’d ask you to stay late.” “How do you figure that?” “Because that’s what I’d do.” “But you don’t have a job.” “Excuse me?”

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