Leah would have found a way to extricate her from the situation. Otherwise, she knew that Emmett's gaze would never rest on her.
Rose rolled her eyes, "I don't understand you guys. Luckily, I've never been in love. If it's this much trouble, I'd rather be single."
Clara dabbed at her tears with a tissue and spoke softly, "Don't let my situation affect you. I'm just a unique case. Don't lose hope in love! You're so kind, and you deserve a great boyfriend who truly loves you!"
Rose's eyes wandered around, her face indifferent, "I don't care about all that. As long as I can save some money and have enough for food and clothes, that's all that matters. Now, enough with the sadness. How about I take you to my secret hideout?"
"Secret hideout?" Clara was taken aback.
"Yes! I go there every time I feel down," Rose extended her hand, "Come on, let's go. It's a place no one else knows about!"
"At the Melendez's?"
"Exactly, at the Melendez's."
...
The bar was alive with noise.
Everyone seemed to be venting their daily frustrations, with the ladies dancing freely, their eyes seeking potential partners to flirt with.
The men seated around watched keenly, silently rating the women who were flaunting their beauty.
However, there was something different that day. The most expensive booth had been booked by Elio!
He sat alone, ordering a table full of drinks and not allowing anyone near.
Two women, cocktails in hand, approached him, "Hey, care to share a drink? You look lonely all by yourself."


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