“Marriage? He really said that? Why don’t you just accept his offer, frenny? Tristan is so handsome, right? And he looks rich too—your life would totally be amazing!” Clarisse said, clearly thrilled.
“Clarisse, it’s not that easy!” Lyndsay followed with a long sigh.
“Why not? Isn’t this your chance?”
“What chance are you talking about?” Lyndsay replied, confused. They were in the living room of the small apartment they rented together. It was almost dinner time, so Clarisse was busy cooking in their tiny kitchen. She stood up to check what she was cooking. She had been craving beef stew, so her kind friend was making it for her.
It felt like she had gained an instant sister in Clarisse. She didn’t have any siblings and was completely alone in life, so Clarisse’s presence was something
