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Daphne Jennings

Julian’s house was filled with so much excitement and warmth. Everyone at the table was chatting and laughing loudly, even Liam seemed to integrate himself with the people around. He was talking excitedly with some colleagues from his work place and everyone seemed to be in a good mood. I was sitting alongside some of Julian’s friends who talked about various subjects they wished to discuss among themselves. From their personalities to what they thought about worlds and city outside Bayville, to family and work and just social gatherings that brought happy cheers and laughter to our faces.

I did not have much to talk about but it was easy flowing into the conversation especially when Julian’s friends were easy to let you in on what they talked about. And it was exhilarating to laugh freely among strangers who were no longer strangers but gradually making an impact in your life.

“ So tell us Daphne, what did you enjoy more doing as a child?” One of the ladies at the tab