CELESTINE’s P O V

‘‘Mr. Maxwell… I believe you to be the first person who has ever thought that...’’ I said as I began to clean up the mess that had been left on the table.

‘‘Celestine… may I ask you why you say that?’’ The old man inquired while giggling to himself. ‘‘You’re a nice woman. If only Arnold weren't going to marry your sister...’’

I looked up at him, confused. What does he mean by that?

‘‘It's possible that you've picked up on the rumors that are going around about me on various social medias...’’ I stated.

‘‘You said it yourself, dear… They are nothing more than rumors....