Chapter 36
Mariam dialed Mariah's number and then deciding to conference (a phone call in which more than two people can talk) she dialed Hilary's number too.
"Hi," Mariam muttered as she heard Hilary pick up.
"Hi, Mariam. You won't believe what happened-" Hilary started.
"Just a sec," Mariam interrupted, "I'll put Mariah on conference."
Mariah's voice came, "Look I'm not in the mood right now, ok? I'll talk later."
"No, wait," the other two cried. Mariah sighed.
"What happened?" asked Mariam.
"Nothing. Its just that horrible cousin of Ray's, Luna."
"Luna who?" Hilary enquired.
"Luna Argentum. Remember she came to my wedding. That girl in the pale green gown who was eyeing Kai all the time. Well, she's here. She came to Ray's office today saying she's lost her job and has no home. She wants a place to stay! And Ray has invited her to stay. I can't believe it. We haven't even moved in yet and we already have someone on our hands. I hate it."
Mariam frowned at her phone, "I think Ray is doing the right thing. Even I would help a family member or a friend in need."
Hilary scoffed, "I agree with Mariah. We are not like you, Mariam. We can't just see and be good all the time. It's the reality of life. I saw Luna. I talked to her and she seemed real mean and sadistic. Every girl dreams of having her own house, living the way she wants and now that Mariah is finally having all of it, Luna's there to spoil the fun. Besides didn't she make it quite clear that she wanted Ray to marry her."
"But-" Mariam tried to interrupt but Mariah overrode her.
"Thanks, Hil. I appreciate that you understand when others do not. And, Mariam, Luna is not just some close relative. Ray doesn't even know her that well. He is being so manipulated. I don't like it. I can't believe that tonight, Ray and my first night at our house, has to be shared with someone else."
"I think you are just over-reacting," Mariam said with a tone of finality.
"Think what you like," Mariah replied coldly.
Hilary couldn't believe it, "Please, both of you. You two never fight. This is awful. Stop. Right. Now."
There was a momentary silence.
"Sorry."
"Sorry."
The apologies though quick still sounded a bit cold.
"Anyway, I wanted to tell you two something!" Hilary said cheerfully.
"Yeah, what was it?" Mariam asked excitedly.
Mariah laughed, "Did you and Tyson again have a fight and you won?"
Hilary reddened, "Uh no, me and Tyson never fight but yes, Tyson's actually going to call our parents to meet each other. OMG! I'm so excited."
"I can already hear the wedding bells," giggled Mariam.
Mariah agreed, "Oooh yes and I can see your wedding dress, my creation of course. Off shoulder, lace, silver sequins..."
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