Getting Real

"Let's be there for them and let's act supportive. Make sure to keep smiling," my mother advised before she beamed me another smile.

Rosabella's mansion was just as luxurious as Bennett's. Although I guess it was to be expected given the fact that their two families were close, I was still surprised to find out that Rosabella's family was extremely wealthy as well. Raphael did not speak a word during the car ride, and the atmosphere felt slightly tense as we all got out of the car when it came to a stop. Rosabella and her father were there waiting for us right at the front step of their mansion to welcome us to their home with bright smiles on their faces. I had to admit that they played the role of the perfect host seamlessly.

"I'm very happy that you all could make it. Thank you for coming all this way," Rosabella said sweetly as she thanked all of us.

"Come this way. We should talk inside," her father said invitingly before leading us into the mansion.