Chapter 147

"They are great. Little one started school." I could see that she was not convinced by my smile but I was grateful that she didn't ask more.

"That's good." I said and we both sighed simultaneously.

"I gotta get back to work." I said despite not wanting to get back to the party.

"What work?" She asked.

"I work for the Golden Bells event management company. They are the ones who organized this event. I am still an intern but it was my team that helped set up most of the party tonight." I said feeling proud of this one little accomplishment in my life.

"Wow. Congratulations. That is big." She hugged me again and I hugged back. Other than Maisie and Dad I had not hugged anyone in a while. It was a lonely feeling. So, getting hugs from Eva was sweet.

"Thank you."

"I gotta get back to the party too, before they realize I've slipped." She joked and I smiled, "Of course."

"But, let's stay in touch." Eva suddenly offered and gave me her phone to put my new number in.

"Thanks. I'll call when I c