Maisie stood in stunned silence as a voice emanated from outside.

"Yes, I'm worried too!" The two turned toward the source of the voice and spotted Lily walking in, positioning herself

in front of the mirror.

"I'm here to powder my face! Ignore me, go ahead!" Lily declared, and Camila smiled in response.

Maisie couldn't shake the feeling that Camila's expression changed upon seeing Lily, though she couldn't be certain

if it was just an illusion.

"Oh, Maisie, are you going home?" Lily turned her head to inquire after applying lipstick. "Perfect. We're done

eating now, so I thought we'd call it a night so that everyone could go home. I'll give you a ride! Rachael didn't

drink. She'll drive!"

"I..." Maisie attempted to speak, but Camila interjected, "Is that okay, Ms. Lily? Won't it be awkward if you run into

my cousin when you send her home?"

"Hmm?" Lily, a bit tipsy from the drinks, hadn't considered that. She asked aloud, "What's there to be awkward

about? Do you think it's awkward, Maisie? If I run into Daniel, you'll just tell him that we went drinking. What can he

can't have your own life

that's not what I meant!" Camila whispered, "Weren't you and my cousin. Forget it. I'll get him to

up!"

seemingly more sober now. She looked at Camila

but Lily cut her off, "I'm talking to Maisie, not you! Why do you talk so

Camila fell silent.

Lily smiled

follow, assuring her a safe ride

back and

the dim bathroom light.

waving with a smile. "Safe trip home, Ms. Lily. Safe

care of her!"

everyone!" Lily waved

gradually calmed.

Camila's usual kindness and professionalism. How could she

concluded in

the weekend morning, Daniel brought breakfast to the hotel room. Upon

her computer still

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