Alice is wonderful

“I saw the house burn down the next time you entered the kitchen and tried to commit this grave crime of cooking!” I snorted, catching Alice off guard.

Though flabbergasted, she chuckled and then gave me a pet Pat. “Why you!” Another chuckle. “It can't be that bad. I need a few more practices and then, I'm good. By the way…” She waved her hand. “How was the meeting?”

For a while there, I forgot all about Shawn and my worries but now, they came rushing back. “For starters, I’d say fine.” I shrugged.

“But then why did your countenance suddenly turn ugly?” Alice wasn't convinced.

My chest had begun to tighten again. “Nothing, Alice. I just need a refreshing bath.” I replied, walking out of the kitchen.

“And some finely cooked Lasagnas!” Alice called behind me and I couldn't help but smile again.

She was just a sweetheart. Her husband sure was damn lucky. However — men? I bet he’d still cheat on her if he could.

I entered my room. It was not so big but manageable room that Alice and Bill,