Playing with Fire

Ashley kept receiving gifts from her friends and the guests after dancing and thanking everyone for attending her birthday party. She stood before her brother and his wife smiling at them.

" Thank you so much for coming, I really appreciate", she said to Clarisse.

" You're welcome", she replied softly,

" And I'm sorry about earlier, my apologies, and I must say, this dress looks better on you", she complimented.

" Thank you", she replied with a faint smile.

" And my birthday ...