Chapter 43: A Big Event
Chapter 43
A Big Event
Carlos took his time getting inside, allowing the crowd time to admire Mena, and in effect, admiring him for having her on his arm. He nodded to the people he didn’t know, and he embraced those he had met previously, introducing them to Mena afterwards.
After discussing a zoning issue with a city councilman, Carlos noticed old friends approaching.
“Carlos!” Jeff Maxwell greeted him warmly.
“Good to see you, my friend.”
Maxwell turned to Mena. “And who is this lovely creature?”
Carlos stood back. “Please, I would like you to meet a dear friend of mine.” He brought her forward. “Mena, these are my good friends, Jeff and Virginia Maxwell.”
“It is a pleasure, Mena,” Virginia said, wearing her best smile.
“And please, call me Max,” her hu
