Chapter TWENTY EIGHT

  Theme: The necklace

  IVY RIVERA’S APARTMENT

  Arthur wasn’t happy he got rejected again but he had to let things slide. He didn’t was to be the one to pester Ivy Rivera to do what he wanted. “Okay.” He mumbled.

  “I am sorry, Arthur. Don’t worry I will make things up to you.” Ivy apologized.

  “If you want to make things up to me then have dinner with me whenever you are free.” Arthur chuckled.

  “I will think about it.” Ivy responded with a smile on her face.

  Alright, bye Ivy.” Arthur disconnected the call.

  “Aren't you suppose to be at your engagement party? Everyone especially your bride will be -“

  “You look good.” Ace cut in trying to ignore the question.

  “Yeah I guess this place agrees with me than my home town ever did.” Ivy replied and then silence fell between them.

  Ivy dropped the glass of wine and phone on the stool nearby.

  “His name is Leroy.” Ivy said quietly when the silence got to be too much.