Miley’s laughter, warm and infectious, filled Stella’s ears.

“I know, I know, I’m terribly sorry.

I made sure you were the first person I called as soon as I landed.

We must meet tonight.

I have some thrilling news to share.

“What news?” Stella’s heart skipped a beat, a mix of anticipation and anxiety.

“We’ll dive into it at dinner.

It’s something positive, I promise,”

Miley assured.

“Oh, and could you please inform Flossie too? Her Line seems unreachable.

Let’s meet at Sunnysky Restaurant at seven.

echoed in Stella’s mind,

restaurant was a part of the Pierce

there, of

ended things with Neville, who had since found

a reconciliation in

speculations, Stella barely noticed when Miley ended the

thoughts for the moment, she decided

things would become clear once

She dialed Flossie’s number.

unanswered eventually led her to send a

Stella’s unease grew.

had been elusive, scarcely seen and difficult

was abroad for a fashion event,

could be happening with

in her musings, Stella’s train of thought was interrupted by a text from Flossie, vibrating

Her response was succinct.

tied up overseas

swing back just

and

up once

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