Chapter 20. A Strange Gift

Rose’s POV

“I don’t know who it’s from.”

“Are you sure?” Florence asked. It didn’t seem like she was in a haste to see what was inside as well. We sat down, just looking at it for some seconds, trying to guess what was inside instead of just opening it to look.

“I… I guess it’s from my sister?”

“I don’t think so. This packaging looks more thoughtful than the first, and anyway, if she did send it, she would have made sure you knew it was from her.”

“True. Then… who could it be?”

“Let’s open it. Maybe what’s inside would give us a clue about who it’s from.”

“Okay.”

At that moment, a knock came from outside, and someone was trying to open the locked door.

“Who’s it?!” Florence yelled.

“I need to get a napkin.”

“Fuck off, Jolene. You had the entire day to grab a napkin!”

“Florence…” I had to hold my laugh in.

But Florence was right. Jolene was the biggest gossip in the bar, and she was closest to the ma