ONCE THEY ARRIVED BACK at the cottage, conversation flowed easily and the details of their battle poured out.
"You should have seen it, Jake! The head honcho looked just like Santa Claus, but he was such a judgmental prick." Vanessa shook her head, pushing a strand of her long dark hair behind her ear.
Cat laughed. "Yeah, he kind of was. Although, he was pretty accurate at guessing what kind of person you are."
Vanessa looked outraged, then punched her lightly on her shoulder. "You'd better take that back or I'm telling mom!"
Evelyn hooted with glee. "Man, I love watching you two fight. Nothing makes me happier to be an only child than you guys."
Now both Cat and Vanessa had their mouths open.
"Hey!" Cat said, only half joking, but Zahara's laughter cut through her affront.
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