The Roomie Complex
She smiled warmly and offered a long, crystal flute of elderflower-infused juice, topped with a floating petal.
“Benvenuta,” she said in Italian, her accent soft. “You must be Cheryl?”
I nodded, taking the cool glass. “Yes… Thank you.”
She introduced herself as Isabella and ushered me into the heart of the party. Even the air smelled different here—a blend of citrus, roses, and something richer—perhaps saffron or vanilla. I felt like a child in her first debutante ball, and delight flickered through me.
I drifted over to a group of elegantly dressed women. They wore silks in lavender, teal, and marigold. Glasses of wine glittered in their hands, and laughter flowed like champagne. One woman
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