61: You’re never going to lose me

JASMINE

I shoved the big black curtain to the side. It was obstructing my view. I needed to have a clear view of what was going on outside. With the curtain out of my way, I stood by and peeped from the window.

Carson opened the car door for Ashley so the could step out. Since when did she start getting princess treatment? I looked closer and saw Brody coming from the other car door. He had Ashley's bag with him.

She moved close to him and tried to collect it. But he shook his head and clutched it tighter. The three of them burst into laughter as he tried to make some feminine moves with the bag.

As if controlled by a switch, my mood changed. Why did I have to witness such a display of madness? I did not realize I was squeezing the curtain so tightly until my hand began to hurt. I quickly released the fabric. I returned to the chair and sat like I had not seen anything.

As soon as the door opened, I turned and raised my brow. One would think I had no idea who was coming. I waited