Chapter 28: Spill The Tea

As I entered Samantha's apartment, I was immediately greeted by the mouth-watering aroma of mashed potatoes wafting through the air. My stomach growled in anticipation—I’ve always had a weakness for mashed potatoes, and Samantha’s were the best. The door hadn't even closed behind me before Samantha enveloped me in a warm hug. “Lily, it’s so good to see you!” she exclaimed, her voice filled with genuine happiness. “It’s good to see you too, Sam,” I replied, returning her embrace. As we pulled apart, she gave me a teasing smile. “So, you and Jason have finally managed to get out of bed, huh?” I laughed, feeling a blush creep up my cheeks. “A girl’s got to have some fun,” I retorted with a wink. We both burst into laughter, the sound echoing through the cozy apartment. It felt so good to laugh like this, to be in the company of a friend who knew me so well. Samantha led me into the living room, and I could tell she had something on her mind. “I’m so glad you came over, Lily. I’ve go