Chapter 31: For the girls, keeping him out of trouble!!
The afternoon sun washed the college gate in a warm amber hue as the group stepped outside. Josh waved one last time, his spirit visibly lifted, before heading toward his bus.
Celina brushed her hair back and turned to Becky and Rose, "Are you guys going to the charity event tomorrow?"
Becky sighed, dragging her feet slightly. "Not really. My elder brother usually takes care of these ’social duties’."
"Same here," Rose chimed in. "I’m the youngest, I get away with skipping these things."
"You guys are so lucky," Celina grumbled, crossing her arms. "I’m the only child, so my dad makes sure I show up at every single one."
Rose laughed and nudged her. "Of course you have to. You’re going to inherit everything. Unless..." Her eyes drifted mischievously toward Miles, "he finds you a prince charming before that."
Celina flushed red almost instantly.
Miles sighed and held up his hands. "You girls... don’t look at me like that. Uncle Victor was my dad’s friend. That’s all. You think way too much."
Becky snorted. "You say that like you’re not already halfway there."
Trying to change the subject, Rose asked, "So, what are you wearing to the event, Celina?"
"Hmm, not decided yet," she said, tapping her chin. "But I have an idea. Let’s go shopping."