You Are My One and Only

Ryan was loud, and he was angry. Nobody dared to cross him, so they looked away and shut up.

Selina said, “We’re all friends here. I’d appreciate it if we don’t spread rumors about anyone.” She sat down beside Patricia. “Don’t mind them, Patricia. It’s just how women are. We get together and gossip.”

Patricia’s face fell, and she glared at Adeline. My life’s a living hell thanks to that b*tch and her mother. She’s really pushing it now. She gnashed her teeth and glared at her.

Adeline smiled smugly. “I didn’t say anything, Patricia. Stop glaring.”

Patricia said coldly, “Feeling guilty, are you? I didn’t say anything either. You’d better stay in line, Adeline, or karma’s gonna come biting one of these days.”

Everyone looked at them. They used to be in the same class, and they seemed like good friends. It was surprising to find out that they were actually enemies.

“Let’s not talk about this.”

soon? We’re at

of next month. Do come.” She raised a toast

“Congrats, Adeline.”

got yourself a

“I envy you.”

and helped herself to the food. Well, since I’m here, I might as well eat. I’m not the

was chatting happily

and he handed her a bowl of soup. “Careful. Don’t choke on the food

at him. “It’s seafood galore. I’ll eat all I can. My stomach can handle it, don’t you worry.

anything Patricia.” They had exchanged numbers earlier. He would come running to her as long as she called, no matter where he was. He had been waiting for six years, and this time, he

her that, and it was touching. Just then, her phone buzzed. Scott

mansion number six, Mommy. You can come

She asked Selina, “Hey, Selina, does this place have any