Chapter 75. A Beacon of Hope

“ but I just also hope that he understands me. No one in my predicament would want to fall in love.” Valerie shook her head.

“You know you can always come back to the house if you feel uncomfortable staying at Nicole's, right?” Susan held her hand and she smiled.

“Thank you so much, Susan. I was so much in need of someone to talk to, and you came through, even if you had many things to do.” Valerie replied.

Susan grabbed her glass of tonic water and sipped. “What are friends for? As long as it has to do with you, I'll always do my best to be available. Why don't you come back to the apartment?” 

“That would have been a great idea, but I just can't leave Nicole right now. I don't want this to ruin the friendship we had for years now.” Valerie snapped.

They were still chatting when Valerie's phone rang aloud. She picked it up, it was Nicole calling.

“Hey, Nicole. Where are you? It's already…” Valerie asked.

A voice interrupted her, m