“He is on some business trip,” I said nonchalantly. “At least this is what he said to me.”

She relaxed visibly in front of me. “That’s good. That’s good then.” But then she froze, seeing the look on my face, “Ops, don’t mind. It’s just your husband is scary, Val.”

I laughed awkwardly and waved my hand, “It’s fine. He, indeed, is scary!”

One of our old classmates, Vanessa, interrupted us, “Elara! Come over!”

We walked to her, “Hey.” I greeted.

“Valerie. ...