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

or is there a boyfriend in the picture?" Fat

response seemed to sour her

has a crush on her and even asked me to play matchmaker. Don't you think they'd make a fine pair?" Ethel always had

man hoping to date the pretty girl needs

jealousy admitted that I

me, "Licia, you

stood

was speechless, her gaze filled with resentment and annoyance. Then she declared, "Ms. Hudson, just for the record, Ernest is my

from my face,

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

you haven't

and aren't

how it's any of your business what happens between him and me."

respond but glared at me and Ethel before storming

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