“What?” Rachel squeaked. Confusion adorned her features. She didn't understand what Ashley was talking about. The simple words were ambiguous, possessing multiple facets and meaning.
Was Ashley seeing someone else? Rachel wondered. It was obvious she must have been referring to someone else, but who?
“Never mind it.” Ashley told her dismissively. “It’s just a weird expression.”
“Oh! Okay.” Rachel commented, laughing eerily. “It's very weird.”
“What about you?” Ashley smoothly fed their conversation.
“Me?” Rachel asked puzzled.
Ashley smiled. “I mean you and Bruce. How's marriage life? How long have you two been married?” Her tone feigned interest.
“Oh!” Rachel rolled her eyes, feeling somewhat inadequate for not getting what Ashley meant.
“Well, marriage has been wonderful! We've
