#Chapter 136: Popsicle

Nina helped me carry all my shopping bags in from the car. It was necessary, because I’d bought a lot of stuff. I had texted Alexander to let him know when we were parking at the palace, and he replied right away saying he’d slip out of training in a few minutes so he could spend the rest of the evening with me. I was contemplating how to politely suggest to Nina that she should get lost now. But when I looked up from my phone, the slant of her perfectly-shaped eyebrows told me she already understood. “Well, I should probably get going,” she said. “I kept you on your feet all afternoon. I bet you probably want to… lie down now.” “My god, Nina.” At least in part because I was in fact very tired from our outing, I dissolved into laughter. “You know, you really have a way with words.” “Ha. Thank you. I aim to entertain. No, but really, I’m gonna head out. You need your boo time. I’m guessing he just told you he’s on the way over here now that you’re back.” “Can I ask you just