No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

Chapter 44



I grabbed my toothbrush cup and brushed my teeth without glancing at Fat Jean. Yet, her eyes never left me, scanning me from head to toe and back again.

"Licia, meet Fat Jean," Ethel suddenly introduced us.

With my mouth full of toothpaste, I nodded at Fat Jean.

She had a round face, wasn't fat, and was in a floral dress, her face done up nicely. It was clear she had made an effort.

"Fat Jean, this is the Licia I've been telling you about. I wasn't lying. Look how fresh-faced she is," Ethel was hand-washing some clothes.

When Fat Jean and I locked eyes, I could see a hint of envy, though she wouldn't admit it. "Well, she's younger. Of course, she looks fresh. I was just as good-looking at her age."

Ethel snorted, and Fat Jean shot her a look. Their silent battle was like a comedy to me.

As I finished brushing my teeth, Fat Jean finally spoke, "So, Ms. Hudson, are you here visiting relatives or just for fun?"

answered while rinsing the toothbrush

you come alone, or is there a boyfriend in the picture?" Fat Jean's question made

seemed to sour her

even asked me to play matchmaker. Don't you think they'd make a fine pair?" Ethel

Jean's lips twitched, and finally, she said, "That rough man hoping to date the pretty girl needs the pretty girl to be interested

admitted that I

me, "Licia, you dreamt of marrying

just stood

declared, "Ms. Hudson, just for the record, Ernest is my

hair from my face, "Oh? Did

face turned red, reminding me of Ethel's story about Ernest tossing

you haven't slept

dating, and aren't married,

of your business what happens between him and me." I

Jean couldn't respond but glared at me and Ethel

no shame," Ethel clicked her tongue as she wrung the