Fall

As Abby left, Alice couldn't help but watch the man beside her with a mixture of envy and curiosity. How had Abby managed to snag such a handsome man? She turned to Lily, expecting her friend to share in her disbelief, but found Lily preoccupied, her gaze scanning the room as if searching for someone.

Nudging her friend, Alice leaned in and whispered, "Who is that man? They're saying he's Abby's husband. Is it true?"

Lily responded absentmindedly, her mind clearly elsewhere. "Yeah," she murmured, her attention still focused on the crowd.

Alice scoffed at Lily's nonchalant response, her envy bubbling to the surface. "He's too handsome for a freckle-freak-face," she remarked, her tone tinged with jealousy. "I want him."

Lily's eyes snapped to Alice, a flicker of annoyance crossing her features. "Alice, I wouldn't approach that man. Stay away from him" she scolded, her voice tinged with disapproval.