CHAPTER 120: SENSUAL DISTRACTION

"Someone who wants you dead," I heard from the other end of the line. "Do you know how long I was looking for you last night? I have a lot to say, but you left the party without telling me. And then I found out from mom that you fled the event. How wonderful!"

I scratched my head as I listened to Laura's rant. Although, I don't remember having an unfinished conversation with her.

"So, care to explain?"

"Well, I..." I sighed. "Michael and I needed to talk about something," I excused, even though we didn't really talk much. Just a brief discussion about something important, nothing else.

"Talk? After getting engaged in front of so many people, you guys disappear for a talk? Come on, Natasha. You know that a bad liar can spot another bad liar, right?"

I lost my voice for a moment, knowing that I couldn't lie to her. Well, I could, but I knew she wouldn't let me get away with it.

If there's one thing Laura and I are good at, it's sniffing out each other's lies.

"Okay, fine, we... did some