“Please don’t tell the congressman that I’m such a big cry baby.”
“I won’t have to do that.” Emilia pointed to her son and Selena in the reception line. The couple waved at her and Priscilla because they had been keeping watchful eyes on Priscilla as she had maneuvered about the ballroom.
To the rescue as usual, Julia said, “Come on, Girlfriend, let’s meet some more people.” So she and Priscilla thanked Emilia for her kindness and blended more deeply into the crowded ballroom.
“Priscilla, his mother likes you,” Julia said, offering further words of comfort to her friend.
Then, suddenly, several people surrounded the two friends.
“You’re PJ Austin,” one of the men said, as if that had been news to Priscilla.
“And I suppose you want me to confirm or deny that statement?” Priscilla said
