Crises in Love (Zora and Jaylan)

Hannah chuckled and turned to me with the latest gossip. "Farley and Fannie have officially shacked up, and Jaylan is as mad as a hornet. He got into a fight with his old man the day before yesterday, and Fannie jumped into the fray, too! Now, Jaylan has no place to crash, so he has to go back daily. It's like World War III whenever they run into each other!"

I snorted derisively, "Serves him right. Jaylan's not worth more than the trouble he causes."

"Jaylan's been eyeing their place these past few days, so the fights have been so fierce!" Hannah seemed almost thrilled by the drama.

I pulled up the live feed from the security camera, only to see Farley in the kitchen, with no sign of the others, looking like Farley was playing chef.

Hannah plopped down next to me, grinning at the screen. "Fannie's been showing Farley a good time the last few days and made a pretty penny, too."

"Really? That fast?" I was skeptical. "Fannie does know how to work it!"

"Absolutely. Farley's like putty in her hands these days. Fannie tells him to sit, and he doesn't dare to stand. Keeps saying she's taking him out to clear his head, and he's over the moon about it!"

"It sounds like she's giving him what he's wanted. He never got that kind of treatment from Hazel. With Fannie, he's found his dignity!"

I knew Farley well. When Hazel was around, he couldn't get a word in edgewise. She'd chew him out a dozen times on a daily basis, and he wouldn't dare to make a sound.

Hannah shared the latest. "Farley's spoiling Fannie. She mentioned craving seafood yesterday, so he got up early to hit the market."

I scoffed. "Enjoy it while it lasts."

Hannah handed me a cookie from the table and spoke, "Jaylan comes back late every night. Farley tried to lock him out a few nights ago, but Jaylan had woken everyone with his banging. Farley doesn't dare lock him out again. The two have no shame, and the whole neighborhood's buzzing with talk about their antics!"

Right on cue, Farley's voice boomed from the screen. "Darling, dinner's ready!"

His tone dripped with indulgence, and I rolled my eyes in disgust.

But before Fannie appeared on screen, the front door swung open with a click, and two figures came in.

My attention was piqued when I

Jaylan entering with an arm

wrapping around a woman as if they

were conjoined twins. C

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Hannah caught my expression and knew something was up. She leaned in to catch a glimpse of the screen.

The sight of Jaylan walking in with a woman on his arm had her snickering. "The show's about to start."

Previously lost in his domestic bliss, Farley gaped at the pair walking in.

Meanwhile, scantily clad in her revealing pajamas, Fannie had just stepped out of the bedroom.

The shock on her face was undeniable when she saw Jaylan with his arm candy.

She seemed to realize the dinner would be unforgettable. She stuttered, pointing at Jaylan. "What the..."

Jaylan ignored her, guiding his date to the dining table, surveying the seafood spread with a smug smile.

The table was set impressively, with various seafood, a tablecloth, and a bottle of red wine.

I couldn't help but turn to Hannah. "Can you believe it? Farley's turned into Mr Romance without Hazel Tablecloth and red wine? If Hazel saw this, she'd claw out of her grave to-scratch him."

Hannah was in stitches, eating her cookie as she watched the drama unfold. "Farley seems to always have it in him but never dares to show it Hazel kept him under Ker

thumb. Now he's free to unleash all his hidden passions!"

"That's for sure. He's living it up!"

Hannah scoffed. "How else could he have raised a piece of work like Jaylan?"

I hummed in agreement. "Jaylan's a chip off the old block."

She giggled and nudged me. "Quick, the show is on!"