Chapter 16

As the woman approached them, she could see how stunningly beautiful she was. Her perfect figure seemed to draw their attention. She wore heels and a red dress that hugged her body, reaching knee length.

Her nose appeared natural, and even her dimples. Pouty lips and long lashes framed her captivating eyes. Her hair, curly like Mama Mary's, added to her overall beauty. She couldn't help but admire the woman's allure.

"Hi there, Demi, how are you?" she greeted with a kiss, "this must be your daughter? Oh just kidding, your niece perhaps?"

"I'm Maine," she replied.

"Maine?" the woman raised an eyebrow, "oh, the little girl in his frame, with Sandy, right?"

"We-- when did you arrive, Matilda?" Demi asked, stumbling on his words.

"Oh, you're stuttering again. It's just me, Demi. I arrived last week," she answered.

"Who are you with?" Demi inquired.

"My fiancé, Art."

"Art? I thought Mike was your fiancé?" Demi exclaimed in surprise.

"Oh, that scoundrel is already married."

"Baby!" a foreign