Roman
I freeze on the ground.
Maxine sits on the carpet and crosses her legs, still wearing her red heels. She throws me a grin that sends shivers down my spine.
"Just met Juliette." She says. "She's gorgeous. But not as gorgeous as her ring. Must've cost a fortune. Wonder what job can make you afford such an extravagant ring."
"He works in security." Juliette brags. "When I met him, he said he's married to his job. His work and dedication to the job must have paid off."
"Security." Maxine smirks. "Interesting."
There's a ball in my throat that makes it impossible for me to speak. My tongue is tied. And my mouth is dry. This feels like one of those nightmares where you can't speak or move. You're just stuck there, watching horrific things happen before your eyes but there's nothing y
