Actually, she yearned for a deep connection like Rosalynn and Karinaâs long-standing friendship.
âDonât be envious.
I will ensure Rosalynn spreads her love around evenly,â Karina joked.
Their laughter filled the air as they prepared to leave.
Rosalynn, who had arrived with Kyson, told him to head back alone as she planned to go shopping.
She then joined Karina and Tilda in Karinaâs car and they set off downtown.
During the drive, Karina received a call from Barlow.
She raised an eyebrow, connected her Bluetooth earpiece, and answered.
âHello?â
Barlowâs voice, tinged with annoyance, came through immediately.
âWhy were you so close to Jack if you were just taking a group photo with him? You know how much he loves you.
Please, keep some boundaries.
â
Karina retorted with a sparkle in her eye, âWhat about boundaries? Carlow, stop with the double standards.
Every time Iâm with you, youâre always right next to me, arenât you?â
âIâm your boyfriend.
Isnât it normal for me to be close to you?â
Barlow responded.
âMy boyfriend? Did I ever agree to that?â Karina countered.
Silence followed, filled only with Barlowâs stifled breath.
Feeling victorious, Karina smiled and teased, âDid you call just to tell me this?â
âAre you still in the crew?â Barlow inquired.
âNope! Isnât the shoot over? Iâm stepping out for a stroll,â Karina replied.
âWith Jack, huh?â Barlowâs question came swiftly.
Karina raised an eyebrow but neither confirmed nor denied it.
âThatâs none of your concern! Iâm hitting the road.
Catch you later.
â
Sitting beside her in the front passenger seat, Rosalynn observed Karinaâs mischievous grin, reminiscent of a fox outwitting its pursuers.
âYou two have quite the patience.
â Rosalynn chuckled.
Karina took off her Bluetooth earpiece and grinned.
âRosalynn, you know I am known for my patience.
â
Rosalynn burst into Laughter.
Just then, Karinaâs phone buzzed with a new message.