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Maybelline Walter POV

My phone rang and when I checked the caller, I realized it was my sweetheart.

"Hey, babe. I'll be there with you shortly," I said to Lily on the phone, but her scoff greeted me instead.

"Don't keep me waiting," She said coldly and the call disconnected immediately.

Just one last glance at my reflection in the mirror was all I needed before I left my room and headed outside to meet her. She was leaning against her white jeep outside the gate with a deep frown on her face.

"What's with that frown? Are you not happy to be here?" I teased her, and she scoffed.

"You of all people should know that I'm not happy to be here. For goodness sake, why are you married and yet not allowing me to find a man for myself?" She rolled her eyes as she pulled the car door open.

"Point of correction, I'm not married for real. We are contracted couples," I argued with her.

"Don't forget you are carrying his child," She reminded me as I hopped inside the car, and I scoffed sarcasticall