Chapter Thirty-Eight
Gloria opened the door and, in the short moment she was obscured from Sindhu’s view, tried to make herself look presentable.
“Where is she?” Sindhu said. “Where’s my favourite goddaughter?”
“They’re both out. Some big party at Craig’s, apparently.” Gloria stepped into view. She didn’t have a mirror. She already didn’t feel like herself, not after what had just happened with Ash, so she knew there was a good chance she didn’t look the way her friend was used to seeing her either. She tried to remember if Sindhu had told her she would stop by. She could have forgotten because after seeing Ash at the pub, Gloria had only been able to think of one thing.
“Are you all right?” Sindhu took a step towards her. “You look feverish. Your cheeks are all red.” She shook her hea
