Brian took Aristotle away when they arrived. This was Shelly-Ann’s first trip to a beauty parlor since her return to the country. She applied for a card with ease; it was clear that she had done a lot of beauty maintenance when she lived outside of the country too.
Shelly-Ann frowned when they entered the private room. “Did you have barbecue this afternoon? The smell is a little strong.”
Arianne felt awkward. “Yes…” Her entire body was covered with the smell of a barbecue grill. It was a stark contrast to Shelly-Ann’s body fragrance. The barbecue grill smell on Arianne wasn’t bad. It was just that… she smelled like food.
When the pair lay down for their facial, Shelly-Ann suddenly asked, “How long have you been with Mark?”
Arianne was shocked. Didn’t Mark mention that? However, she had to answer, “We’ve lived together for more than ten years, but if you consider when we really started living together… It’s been a few years.”
Shelly-Ann paused then said, “I can tell that he really loves you.”
Arianne didn’t answer. This was so obvious, how should she frame her answer in a way that didn’t make her look smug?
Having received no reply, Shelly-Ann asked, “You love him too, don’t you? Your father would still be alive if it weren’t for his mother. How did you manage to fall for him, considering the circumstances?”
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