Chapter 63 Part 4 Becky is on TV - Epilogue

end Ok…… I am very happy! Lying on the most comfortable bed in the world, I feel happy and joyful, just like being in a dream.The morning sun shines on my closed eyes.I stretched and rested my head contentedly on a pile of pillows.Oh, I feel so good, so satisfied.last night was really... Well, let's put it this way, it's just... Forget it, you don't need to know that.Anyway, can't you let your imagination run wild? Of course you can. I opened my eyes and sat up, reaching for a cup of coffee, which was brought by the waiter.Luke was showering, and it was just me and my thoughts in the room.I don't want to be pretentious here - but it was a really big day in my life.

And not just because of Luke - although the whole thing was... surprising.God, he really knew how to... Anyway, it doesn't matter.And it’s not just Luke that matters, and it’s not just my new job at Morning Coffee (although I feel unspeakably happy every time I think about it). No, not just because of these.The most important thing is that I feel like a completely different person; I feel as if... I've grown up, I've matured.I'm starting a new chapter in my life, and I feel rejuvenated and reborn! When I think back on all the superficial and flippant thoughts I used to have - well, I really think it's funny.The newborn Rebecca has much more brains and sense of responsibility than the old one. It was as if the colored glasses in front of my eyes were taken off. All of a sudden, I saw clearly what is important in this world. What is not important.

This morning, I've been planning what I'm going to do.Luke and I discussed some politics last night, and I have to say, I've had some fresh and interesting points of view from time to time.Maybe I'll be the youngest member of Parliament and do a lot of important interviews on TV; maybe I'll specialize in health or education or something, maybe foreign affairs. I casually picked up the remote and turned the TV on, thinking maybe I should watch the news.I flipped the channel trying to find BBC 1, but the TV was full of cheesy channels.Finally, I gave up searching, left the TV on the QVT channel, and leaned back on the pillow.

I took a sip of my coffee and thought to myself that I'm a serious person at heart, and that might be why Luke and I got along. Oh Luke.Oh, it makes me happy to think of him, where is he now? I sat up in bed, wondering if I should go to the bathroom to scare him, when a woman's voice on the TV caught my attention. "...sells genuine NK Malone sunglasses. Tortoiseshell shape, black and white...distinctive 'NKM' logo on chrome frames." That sounds interesting, I thought idly. NK Malone sunglasses? I've always wanted a pair. "If you buy three pairs at once..." the voice paused and said, "you're not paying £400, you're not paying £300, you're only paying £200! At least 40% off the retail price!"

My eyes were fixed on the TV and I couldn't take it away. It's just unbelievable.Unbelievable! Do you know how much NK Malone sunglasses usually cost? At least £140 a pair! That means you can save on… "You don't have to send us money now," the woman continued, "you just call this number..." With my heart beating fast, I grabbed the notebook on the nightstand and scribbled down phone numbers.This is definitely a dream come true moment. NK Malone Sunglasses! I can't believe it and it's three pairs! I'll never have to buy sunglasses again.People call me "the girl with the NK Malone sunglasses". (The pair of Armani sunglasses I bought last year are now dead and out of date.) Oh my god, what a bargain!

With trembling hands, I picked up the phone and dialed - it was connected immediately! I thought everyone was busy calling this number, it must be a hotline.I told the other party my name and address, thanked the other party sincerely, then put down the microphone with a satisfied smile on my face.Today was perfect, absolutely perfect.And it's only 9 o'clock! I happily lay back under the sheets and closed my eyes.Maybe Luke and I will spend the whole day in this lovely room; maybe they'll bring oysters and champagne to the room (which I really don't want because I hate oysters); maybe we'll...  

At 9 o'clock, a small voice in my head interrupted my thoughts suddenly.I frowned and shook my head, trying to drive it out.But it still rings annoyingly in my head. 9 o'clock. 9:00…… I sat up from the bed like lightning, my heart was pounding loudly.oh god! 9:30! Derek Smeez! I promised him I would go, I promised him.And now I'm in my room at the Ritz with only half an hour left to get to Fulham from here.oh what should i do I turned off the TV, buried my head in my hands, and tried to stay awake and sane.Well, if I act now, maybe I can; if I dress quickly, run downstairs, and hop into a taxi, maybe I can.Fulham are not too far away.I might be a quarter of an hour late, right? We can still meet, it's still doable.

In theory, it's still possible. "Hi!" Luke stuck his head out the bathroom door.A white bath towel was wrapped around his body, and there were a few glistening drops of water on his shoulders.I hadn't noticed his shoulders last night! I was staring at his shoulders.God, they look so sexy.In fact, all in all, he was simply too... "Rebecca, what's the matter?" "Oh," I said briskly, "no, everything is going great, it's great! Guess what I just did? I just bought the best..." Then for some reason, I stopped and didn't continue. I don't know exactly why this is happening.

"You... come and have breakfast!" I changed my words, pointing to the breakfast on the tray. "It tastes great!" Luke showed a puzzled look on his face, and then retreated into the bathroom.Oh, hurry up, I tell myself.What am I supposed to do? Get dressed and slip away? Can I still make it to this meeting? But my hand has already taken my backpack involuntarily; I took out a business card from the bag and dialed a phone number. Because, I mean, we don't actually need to meet at all, do we? Besides, I might not make it in time at all. What's more, he might not mind at all.He may prefer to use this time to deal with other complicated affairs.He probably wouldn't even notice that I wasn't there.

"Hello!" I said into the phone.That's when Luke came up behind me and started nuzzling my ear, and I felt a rush of excitement. "Yes, I'd like to leave a message for Mr. Derek Smeez..." Fine Picture Frames happy family working group 230A Burnside Road, Leeds L6 4ST To: Ms. Rebecca Bloomwood Unit 2, 4 Burnie Road, London SW6 8FD Dear Rebecca: We have received your 136 beautiful frames and thank you for your craftsmanship.Enclosed is an order form for £272 and the next frame. Our Quality Manager, Mrs Sandra Robertum, has asked me to tell you that she was very impressed with the quality of your first batch.Generally speaking, it is difficult for a novice to produce work that meets the quality standards of a fine frame company - you are obviously very talented in this area.

I therefore cordially invite you to come to the Frame Makers Conference in Wilmslow on June 21st and do a live technical demonstration.All members of the Exquisite Photo Frame Happy Family Working Group will gather together to exchange ideas and anecdotes about making photo frames.I promise, it's going to be a lot of fun! We would love to hear from you. Enjoy your work! malcolm headley Marketing Manager April 7, 2000 P.S. Are you the same Rebecca Bloomwood who gives financial advice on Good Morning Coffee? Endwich Bank Fulham Branch 3 Fulham Road, London SW6 9JH To: Ms. Rebecca Bloomwood Unit 2, 4 Burnie Road, Leedon SW6 8FD Dear Miss Bloomwood: First of all thank you for your message on the phone on Sunday, April 9th. I am sorry to hear that you are still suffering from "acute agoraphobia". Given your current relative financial situation, I would suggest that we postpone our appointment for a few days. However, please make sure that I keep abreast of your financial situation and keep in touch with you in case of any changes. All the best! Yours sincerely derek smeez manager April 10, 2000 P.S. I really appreciate your great performance on "Morning Coffee".