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Author: Colette Caddle
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laughed. 'No, but I'm sure it's only a matter of time. Eileen Gilligan is an important woman.'
    'Which is why I'm saying—'
    'I know, I know, don't shit on your own doorstep.'
    'How on earth did it all start anyway? It's not as if you move in the same circles. It's not as if you move in any circles at the moment,' Marina added.
    'We met down the gym.'
    'The gym!' Marina's eyes lit up. 'I told you it was the perfect place to meet men.'
    'Yes, well, I was fed up getting the third degree from the local biddies every time I went swimming, so I started to go down at seven a couple of mornings a week.'
    'And Kevin was there perfecting his breast stroke?'
    Celine rolled her eyes. 'He's a really nice guy, Marina.'
    'He's not exactly hard on the eye either.'
    'No,' Celine agreed, a twinkle in her eye.
    'So, he chatted you up in the Jacuzzi.'
    'No, in the snack bar. We got into the habit of having a coffee after the session. One morning the bar was shut and I invited him back here.'
    Marina's eyes widened. 'You little hussy! I didn't know you had it in you!'
    'Me neither,' Celine admitted. 'I hadn't intended it to turn into a full-blown affair but, well, Kevin can be very persuasive.'
    'I bet he can.'
    'It was nice to feel attractive and sexy again.'
    Marina leaned forward. 'So is he good?'
    'Marina!' Celine cried but she was smiling. 'He's great.'
    'So what happens now? I don't suppose he's going to leave Eileen?'
    'Of course not, I wouldn't want him to. No, it's over. I feel quite ashamed of myself.'
    'Oh, for God's sake, you are only human,' Marina said matter-of-factly.
    'It's not just about Kevin, it's my life. I've been so pathetic these past few years. I haven't done anything. I didn't even set out to have an affair. It just' — she shrugged — 'happened.'
    Marina nodded. 'I've had relationships like that too. I must say, though, I am relieved!' I was beginning to think you were heading for a nunnery. You've been on your own for so long — it's not natural.'
    Celine chuckled. 'But now you know different.'
    'Yes, thank goodness, you're normal after all.'
    'I wouldn't go that far.' Celine gave her a lopsided smile. 'I have to hand it to Eileen, she gave quite a performance. No screaming or shouting — she even apologised for interrupting our meal — and then went on to tell Daddy that I was screwing her husband.'
    Marina cringed. 'Ouch.'
    'Yeah, I felt like a teenager caught behind the bike shed.'
    'So what happened then?'
    'Brenda stormed out and Daddy and I drove home in silence. Honestly, I would have preferred it if he'd shouted at me.'
    'Hurt silence is much more effective,' Marina agreed, 'but he'll get over it. Give him time to cool off. Moving is a bit drastic though, don't you think?'
    'Ah, but you haven't heard the full story. You see, I've also been fired.'
    Marina raised her eyebrows. 'Because of the affair?'
    Celine nodded. 'Turns out my ex-boss is a distant cousin of Eileen's.'
    'God, that woman has more tentacles than an octopus. So what now?'
    'I've got myself a new job!'
    'Crikey, you don't hang about, do you?'
    'Can't afford to, but no, this was sheer luck. I was going through the situations vacant page in the Times on Thursday and found it.'
    'Not another pharmacy, I hope.'
    'Nope. It's a second-hand fashion boutique in Hopefield and as of this morning I'm going to be the manager.'
    Marina's eyes widened. 'Not Close Second?'
    'Do you know it?'
    'Well of course I know it! It's only the best second-hand shop in Dublin. My God, I get most of my clothes there these days!'
    'Well, that's great. Now I actually know one of my customers.'
    'It's the place to go for the perfect little designer number at half the price. You would be amazed at the ladies who shop there.'
    'Looks like I'm going to meet them.'
    'I hope there will be special discounts for your friends,' Marina purred.
    Celine hugged her. 'I'll do my best.'
    Marina raised her glass. 'This is great, Celine, congratulations. It's about time you got back

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