
Written by Cathy Hopkins
Part of the The Mates, Dates series
Charity work leads to unexpected feelings and a clash of motives.
Nesta dives into charity work, hoping to meet new people, but finds her world turned upside down. Enter William, a boy who challenges her intentions and stirs unexpected emotions. As Nesta grapples with her growing desire to genuinely help others, her friends suspect her animosity towards William might be masking something deeper. Is it love or just a clash of strong personalities? Discover how Nesta navigates this emotional whirlwind and the surprising connections she makes along the way.
“That William Lewis really thinks a lot of himself,” I said. “He’s such a smartarse.” “Hhmm,”said Lucy, grinning. “That’s what he said about you too.” “He did? What a cheek! God, he annoys me. I really hate him.” Lucy, TJ, and Izzie exchanged knowing looks. “Yeah sure,” said TJ. “You hate him.” Nesta’s life is thrown into upheaval when she gets involved in charity work thinking that it might be a cool way to meet people (mainly boys). But as her eyes are opened to the plight of the world, she begins to want genuinely to get involved and help others. On top of this, Nesta meets William, a boy who questions her motives. At times, she’s convinced he hates her and the feeling is mutual. But Izzie, Lucy, and TJ think it is something more like love….
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