Jealousy

Feeling uneasy, Valerie turned her gaze away from Ethan. Even though Ethan was speaking with the boat riders, he couldn't concentrate. “Have you rowed on a boat before?” Valerie was smacked out of her thoughts by James's voice.

Clearing her throat noisily, she replied. “No, I haven't.”

“Really? Well, you're definitely going to enjoy your ride with me. You can also visit the orphanage anytime you feel like.” James smiled calmly.

“Miss old-fashioned!” The tiny voice of Audrey called. She rushed to her, and held her pinky finger with two cones of ice cream that was already melting down.

Valerie smiled warmly, and held her hand. “Audrey, did you really buy this for me?”

“Yes, Miss old-fashioned. Where are you going? Don't you want to ride the boat with daddy and I?” She arched her eyebrows at her. Valerie gulped nervously.

“Uhm… This uncle here is…. I already promised him that I'll ride the boat with him. Don't worry, you can ride with your daddy and Aunt Rebecca. I'll ride with Uncle Ja