The Best of Us

Marvin gave a light nod of acknowledgement to Alan as a greeting.  "Marvin, will you be going to the afterparty later?" Adrian asked while looking at him. Marvin gave him a glance and replied, "We'll see how time plays out. I'll leave first." Adrian then walked over and sat down on the sofa. Picking up the cup of coffee, he began sipping on it leisurely. "Adeline, what do you think of this dress?" Chloe asked, holding a short dress before her. Adeline took a few dresses and passed them to Chloe as well. She then said, "Why don't you try these out?" "Is there a need to try on so many?" Chloe asked as she took the dresses from Adeline's hand. Adeline chuckled at her and whispered something into her ear. Chloe's face then stiffened a little, "I don't think that's a good idea." "What's there to worry about? Just hurry and try these on!" Adeline pushed Chloe into the fitting room. Adeline turned and saw the three men sitting down at the sofa in silence, drinking their coffee. She wondered w