Chapter 22 PARTY

KATRINA'S P O V

‘‘I'm so sorry for coming late, our flight was delayed...’’ I overheard Ella saying to Raymond while she was leaning against his shoulder.

‘‘What in the hell is that woman doing here?’’ Tina jumped up angrily from her seat the instant Ella's face showed up; nevertheless, I quickly pulled her down, but she yanked my hand away and folded her arms across her chest as she stepped forward, trying to listen to Raymond and Ella's conversation but her loud voice caught my cousin’s attention.

‘‘Katrina, is that you?’’ Ella’s eyes widened in surprise as she tilted her head to look at me, but there was a trace of mockery in her eyes as she pretended to be astonished that she spotted me here. Walking gracefully towards me, Ella wore a beautiful white dress in contrast to her dark alter ego. ‘‘I didn't expect you to be here... Are you friends with Raymond?''