CHAPTER 62

"You look awful." Karen poured out two cups of tea and Esther took one.

"Gee..thanks." she replied after taking a sip.

"I'm serious. You look so terrible, maybe you should cancel the event and have some rest. I could handle it, you don't need to be present."

"Of course I need to be present. It's my first job with such a high profile event and if it means I get to sit beside my cake, and smile while you do the work, so be it."

"True, but your body is saying something else. I still can't get used to seeing you in pain over the pink lady."

Esther attempted a smile that ended up a gnash. Yeah, she was in pain.

"I've taken something. Hopefully, before the evening, I'll feel better enough to do my job."

Karen tutted and picked up her phone. Her friend's eyes narrowed.

"What are you doing?"

"I think the question should be who am I calling."

A groan left Esther as she got up, tired of her tea at this point. "Don't even think about it."

"Too late." Karen placed her phone by her ears and imme