No More Waiting, She Chooses Love novel 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?"

"Just hanging out," I answered while rinsing the toothbrush cup.

"Did you come alone, or is there a boyfriend in the picture?" Fat Jean's question made me laugh.

"Single!" My response seemed to sour her mood noticeably.

"Ernest 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 my back.

Fat Jean's lips twitched, and finally, she said, "That rough man hoping to date the pretty girl needs the pretty girl to be interested first."

For once, her jealousy admitted that I was the pretty girl.

Ethel turned to me, "Licia, you dreamt of marrying Ernest, right?"