Chapter 54: Gist

Brenda burst through her apartment door, heart pounding. "Ava! You'll never believe the crazy day I had!"

Ava poked her head out from the kitchen, rolling her eyes. "Why am I not surprised? Spill the tea, girl!"

Brenda flopped onto the couch, kicking off her heels. "Oh, it was insane! You know that jerk Dough who's been obsessed with you"

"The same Dough we both know? Don't tell me he tried hitting on you!"

"Worse!" Brenda shrieked. "He barged right into my office this morning!"

Ava gasped, dropping her wine glass. It shattered across the tile. "He did WHAT?! That bastard is gonna get a beat down! I got him off my back only to come after you."

"Calm down, Ava! It wasn't like that." Brenda waved her hand dismissively. "Well, not exactly..."

Leaning forward, Ava's eyes burned with fury. "Start from the beginning and don't leave anything out!"