She was trying to watch the show and listen to him at the same time so when he asked about the book she gave him her full attention, but tried to shrug it off, not wanting to make him uncomfortable again. "It's a little different, still hot, of course," she laughed the smallest bit, "but it's about the nerdy next door neighbor who transforms into the girl of his dreams," this time she rolled her eyes at herself. "I know what I write is cheesy, and all, but it's fun and Blaise likes it and they seem to sell so..." she tried to play it down. She was no Silviya Capper, something she was reminded of every single day at work.
"He's excited for a new draft though, wants me to publish more often," it was a scheme, money making, that was all.
"so, their secret agents? Or something?" She asked, directing him back to the show playing in front of them. She swallowed her nerves and took a long drink of her wine, enjoying the taste but certainly not savoring it like she might normally.