  Portable Magic
      &quot;What is this?&quot; Rosie stared down at her phone screen, looking at an e-invite her cousin had texted her.
      &quot;Friends-giving dinner party,&quot; Tamara grinned. She leaned against the doorframe of Rosie's room with her arms crossed over her chest.
      Rosie narrowed her eyes. &quot;Why am I invited?&quot;
      Tamara rolled her eyes, &quot;Why wouldn't you be? You're not only my cousin but news flash, I consider you my friend, Rosie.&quot;
      Rosie gave her cousin a flat look. &quot;I appreciate the invite but you know I don't fit in with your friends. I'm sure everyone would be more comfortable without me there.&quot;
      Dismissing the invite, Rosie tossed her phone onto her bed and started grabbing her things so she could head out for work soon.
      Tamara heaved out a heavy sigh, walking further into Rosie's room. She took a seat on t

  Over Dinner
      Tamara was racing around the kitchen as she tried to get everything ready for her thanksgiving dinner party. She had been rushing and panicking all morning, worried about what she was forgetting and what still needed to be done.
      Rosie on the other hand, was completely calm as she pulled the pie out of the oven. She was appreciating her calmness that she knew would soon be gone once people started to arrive. Just the thought of all the guests she was going to be with tonight was giving her anxiety.
      The apartment door swung open as Anthony walked in with his hands full. He was carrying bottles of wine, closing the door with his foot.
      &quot;Happy Thanksgiving friends,&quot; he glanced at Rosie, tossing her a smile as she placed the bottles down on the table. &quot;I'm early. What can I do to help?&quot;
      &quot;Check the turkey, please!&quot; Tamara

  You are Serenity
      When Anthony had returned from Rosie's room, Madison, one of three girls was quick to welcome him back. &quot;There you are. What was so interesting in there?&quot;
      The second girl alongside Tamara was named Josephine.
      &quot;When you said she was talented, I didn't know you meant that talented. She could give me a run for my money,&quot; Aatalo laughed lightly.
      &quot;She is,&quot; Tamara agreed. &quot;I'm surprised she let you guys in. She's very protective of her art, doesn't like to show anyone.&quot;
      Anthony glanced up. Somehow hearing that made his heart feel full.
      &quot;Your cousin's kind of... weird.&quot; Madison rolled her eyes but kept her gaze trained on her nails that she picked up.
      Tamara narrowed her eyes at her friend. &quot;Excuse me?&quot;
      Madison shrugged nonchalantly. &quot;What? She's kind of geeky.&quo

Portable Magic
      &quot;What is this?&quot; Rosie stared down at her phone screen, looking at an e-invite her cousin had texted her.
      &quot;Friends-giving dinner party,&quot; Tamara grinned. She leaned against the doorframe of Rosie's room with her arms crossed over her chest.
      Rosie narrowed her eyes. &quot;Why am I invited?&quot;
      Tamara rolled her eyes, &quot;Why wouldn't you be? You're not only my cousin but news flash, I consider you my friend, Rosie.&quot;
      Rosie gave her cousin a flat look. &quot;I appreciate the invite but you know I don't fit in with your friends. I'm sure everyone would be more comfortable without me there.&quot;
      Dismissing the invite, Rosie tossed her phone onto her bed and started grabbing her things so she could head out for work soon.
      Tamara heaved out a heavy sigh, walking further into Rosie's room. She took a seat on the end of Rosie's bed as she watched her collect her things. &quot;I've decided to host thanksg

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