A deal with the devil

As soon as Zarah spotted her, she leaped up from her seat and hurried over to Shirley with open arms. “Shirley, it’s been so long!

Taking in the stunning beauty of her friend in het forties, Shirley couldn’t help but smile. She wrapped Zarah in a warm embrace and muttered, “Long time no see, Zarah. You look more ration than ever.

Tarah let out a hearty laugh. “Lewe it all to your beauty tips. They’re far better than any cosmetics we used to use.”

Shicles playfully winked. “Well then, we should thank me properly.”

Without hesitation, Zarah replied, “I definitely will. I brought back some great things from Arland for you. I can show you later.”

Shirley wasn’t shyeither. “Great!

Shirley wore a flowing pink dress, complemented by delicate makeup and cascading curly hair that fell loosely over her shoulder. Her natural beauty had an ethereal quality,

grace and charm.

It was impossible to fully describe its beauty. Zarah couldn’t help but hold Shirley’s hand as

have done everything in her power to make Shirley her daughter–in–law. The Mendosa couple happily married

couple had been

are you both going to stay there all day?” David interjected. Despite him being in his gos, he had maintained a fit physique and exuded

way Can’t us ladies have a moment alone?” Zarah retorted, her eyes shifting toward Samuel. She

quite some time.

approached the seats beside Samuel, Shirley hesitated. “Zarah, I’ll sit over

and forcefully pulled Shirley toward the seat next to Samuel.

oblivious to the things between Shirley and Samuel. She assumed they were just having a disagreement, as young couples often do.

Benjamin caught her there, she knew she

hesitation, Shirley stood up as soon as Zarah let go of