Penelope sees David’s enthusiastic invitation to his boss’s extravagant mansion party as an opportunity to reconnect. Penelope, on the other hand, becomes suspicious when she learns a tidbit that suggests David has previously visited the mansion.
Penelope’s world is on the verge of betrayal as secrets unravel. Therefore, allow me to paint a picture for you.
I’m baking cookies for Derrick, my little boy, up to my elbows in flour on another Thursday evening.
He is five years old, has a lot of energy, and the canvas he is supposed to be working on is currently covered in more paint than he is.
Derrick’s giggles are like the best background music, and the kitchen smells divine, like chocolate and vanilla. Look at my dinosaur, Mommy!
Holding up his masterpiece, which more resembled an explosion of colors than any dinosaur I had ever seen, Derrick exclaimed. His hair was ruffled as I laughed.
That is fantastic, buddy!
You are becoming so skilled at this.
The front door squeaked open at that moment. David entered wearing a suit that made him appear as sharp as ever, but he had that familiar tired slump to his shoulders.
He untied his tie and tossed his briefcase near the door. My heart used to skip a beat when I saw him, but lately it’s more like a longing for simpler times.
Pen, hello.
“Derrick,” he said with a slight grin on his face.
“Daddy! ” Derrick yelled and rushed over to him.
He was picked up by David, who spun him around like he did every evening. How were you today?
In an effort to conceal my hope, I asked.
Perhaps he wouldn’t have to rush off to work today.
Actually, good news,” David said, his eyes shining as he took a card out of his pocket. This Friday, Laura is throwing a birthday party, and she has invited her most important employees as well as their partners.
The invitation to her mansion is enclosed. My heart flipped slightly.
A chance to spend some quality time together and have fun could come from this.
A gathering?
In a residence? That sounds fantastic.
Derrick needs to be looked after by someone. Already considered that.
David responded by kissing me on the cheek, “Maria said she could watch him.
” Pen, it will be great.
You will finally have a glimpse of my world. I smiled at him, unaware of the devastation I would experience at the party.
When Friday evening arrived, David and I were standing in front of Laura’s house. Also, I mean a mansion when I say that.
This place had grand pillars, gardens that were meticulously maintained, and lights that made the entire area glow like a palace.
It was like something out of a fairy tale.
The drive was lined with even larger-than-our-car topiary animals! “I’ve never been in a house like this before,” I whispered to David as I leaned over to him.
“Me neither,” he replied, his eyes wide. We provided a real butler with our coats.
Is it possible?
A sudden realization struck me as I took in the lavish surroundings.
I had promised to contact Maria when we got here. My phone’s battery died as soon as I took it out of my clutch.
I extended my hand and turned to David. Can you lend me your phone?
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