The Rival Next Door

Valerie was still on the phone trying to calm a chattering Daphne when the doorbell rang.

She glanced at the time. 23:55 PM.

'Who could that be at this hour?' Valerie thought.

Phone in hand, Valerie opened the door. Donovan stood on her doorstep.

"Something's come up, I'll call you tomorrow. Get some rest," she said quickly into the phone before Daphne could reply, then hung up.

She looked at Dono