CHAPTER TWENTY-ONE - SECRETS REVEALED

    Nia leaned back on her couch, taking in the aroma of freshly brewed coffee. She watched as Helia hunched over her laptop, brow furrowed in concentration. Maria sat cross-legged on the floor, scrolling through her phone. "Alright, ladies," Nia announced, setting down a tray of steaming mugs. "Coffee's ready. Let's get this dating profile started." Helia looked up, a mix of excitement and nervousness in her eyes. "I can't believe I'm actually doing this. What if no one likes me?" Maria snorted. "Please. You're a catch, girl. The real question is, will any of these losers be good enough for you?" Nia handed Helia a mug. "Maria's right. Now, let's start with some photos. What've you got?" Helia opened her gallery, scrolling through countless selfies and group shots. Nia and Maria huddled around her, offering commentary. "Oh! That one's cute," Nia pointed at a candid shot of Helia laughing in a park. Maria nodded. "Definitely. Shows your fun side. What else?" They spent the ne