CYNTHIA's P O V

‘‘What were you trying to do?’’ I yelled at Celestine while violently pointing my index finger in her direction. ‘‘You just kissed Julian in front of a lot of people!’’

To my astonishment, Celestine displayed a smirk in response to my statement.

‘‘What are you laughing at?’’ I snarled, completely out of control at this point. I couldn't stand looking at her annoying face. ‘‘Everyone knows how shameless you are! Why are you even here in my house in the first place? Who invited you? Get out of my face!’’

‘‘Cynthia... stop!’’ Julian made an attempt to prevent me from continuing, and as I glanced up...