Burning Passion: Love Never Die

Private Club? I’ll call Carlos and ask him to lend me his private booth,” announced Stephanie in a proud tone.

“Really? Carlos’ private booth? I can’t wait!” the other women exclaimed. Their cheers reverberated through the hallway.

As Debbie listened, they seemed to be getting close. They rounded the corner and were face to face with her. There were about four of them.

Stephanie’s friends were surprised to see Debbie. One of them whispered to the others, “Wait…isn’t that Debbie?”

“The singer? Yeah, looks like her. I hear that she and Carlos.. another woman whispered back, winking at her friend. For Stephanie’s sake, she didn’t finish her sentence, but everyone understood what she meant.

Debbie’s and Stephanie’s eyes met. Debbie was mad at Carlos a moment ago for he had changed their daughter’s Last name on a form without consulting her. But now she flashed a meaningful smile.

Stephanie sensed provocation in that smile. With a frown, she passed by

of

Debbie took out her

sooner had Carlos stepped into the meeting

his face when he caught sight of the caller ID. He answered the phone

was such a shift in tone. The rest of the meeting attendees Looked at each other in wonder. They had never seen their

You never hear him sound Like

it Stephanie?” someone

ever hear Carlos talk

G E L A ‘s L I B R A R

gotta be. She’s

recent association with Carlos. They simply smiled

annoy Stephanie, Debbie decided to temporarily

old man, I need a