354 EMERALD AND LUCAS ENGAGE IN A BRAWL

Emerald, grooving in exuberance, waited for Hailey. She couldn't wait to share her excitement with her. Of course, she would need any advice or suggestions to help her manage her interaction with Nicholas in a lively and impactful way, leaving a sensual impression on him. Minutes turned into hours, and Hailey had not arrived. Emerald's brimming excitement began to cool off gradually and disturbingly. "Why is Hailey taking so long? She promised to be here shortly, or didn't she leave home immediately when I called her? What could have happened? I hope nothing went wrong. Or did she change her mind? Questions ran dissonantly through her mind. After being unsure whether Hailey was coming, she decided to suspend the wait for a few hours, which seemed like forever. It began to kill her excitement, so she called Hailey. "Hello, Hailey; where are you? I've been waiting for what seems like ages. Aren't you coming again?" Still upset with how Lucas treated her like a pest or poison, Hailey an