Cold Rejection

The four girls sat at the table, each lost in their own thoughts as they ate. By the time they left the hotel, it was almost nine o'clock.

When they reached the parking lot in front of the hotel, Hazel fished her car keys out of her bag. "Clara, I'll drive you home."

"No need. Dante said he'd come pick me up," Clara said shyly.

Suddenly, Nadine said, "It's Chloe."

Hearing Nadine's voice, Clara fol