Chapter 9: “Yes, sir.”

Fiona's laughter rang through the air, the amused cackle bouncing off the walls of the room.

Celine, perplexed by her friend's reaction, tilted her head to the side in confusion. "What's so funny?" she asked.

"You're kidding me, right?" Fiona responded, a disbelieving smile spreading across her face. "You have a new boyfriend? In the span of what, a few days?" She shook her head in amusement.

Celine, her expression serious and unwavering, spoke with the assurance of truth. "I'm not kidding, Fi. This is for real," she insisted.

Fiona, taken aback by this sudden revelation, responded with a mix of surprise and concern. "That's unexpected, girl. It's only been a few days since...well, you know," she trailed off, a sympathetic look washing over her features.

Celine, slumping against her bed and giving in to her exhaustion, asked, "Why is it so surprising?" She fixed Fiona with a weary gaze.

Fiona threw her hands up in exasperation, her brow furrowed with concern. "You moved on so fast! Tw