“What's with you, girl? You just started rejoicing as soon as you came in here. What's the good news? Come on, let me know.” Zara implored with eagerness, keenly watching as Lora served herself another glass of champagne after finishing the first glass.

She was Lora's best friend and the only friend Lora had kept by her side since high school. They were literally like twins back in those days because wherever one found Lora, one could be certain Zara would be there. They attended the same college at the same time, studied the same course, and did almost everything together.

It was only recently, after they got out of...