Chapter 40

"Joe! I am so happy for you." 

Beverly. 

We all looked up and she was standing there with a grin on her face and a glass of champagne in her hand. Jake pulled me closer to him by my waist. 

"Thank you." Joe gave her a tight lipped smile. We all expect her to leave since my bestfriend already replied her but she still stood there, the stupid grin on her face. 

"Maria, it is so nice to meet you again." 

I wish I could say the same thing. 

I gave her a small smile and a nod of my head.

Her gaze moved to Jake and her smile widened. Uh, bitch? 

"Jake, looking handsome as ever." She said. Jake just stared at her boredly before he talked. 

"What are you doing here Beverly?" 

"Your mom invited me of course." She took a seat opposite all of us, taking a sip out of her wine. 

He scoffed, "My mom would never invite you." Jake spat.

"Well, she didn't technically