The house was filled with people. Tyler's hand was wrapped around her waist possessively. Many of them greeted Tyler as they moved from the entrance area towards the back of the house where, according to Tyler, real fun was awaiting them. What was hard to miss the stares every other person gave to Tulip. There was a surprise and something else.
Lucas approached them as they neared the pool area. He shook hand with Tyler before extending his towards her.
“I’m Lucas. We haven’t talked till now but nice to see you Tulip,” he said with a cheerful smile.
“Nice to meet you too Lucas,” Tulip said, taking his extended hand and shaking it. He looked at her and Tulip saw the look everyone gave her in Lucas's eyes, too.
“Does she know?” he asked, looking over at Tyler, but when he received a
