A furlous rage and pit of Jealousy bubbled in her stomach .<\/p>\n
She bit her lip , keeping her tears away .noveldrama<\/p>\n
She watched as her father noticed what was happening and he stormed over to them , pulling Ethan off Judy and punching him in the stomach .<\/p>\n
Irene wanted to go to Ethan to make sure he was okay but she couldnt bring herself to move .<\/p>\n
She was frozen in place , unable to take her eyes off the man she fell so desperately in love with .<\/p>\n
She was so wrapped up staring at Ethan that she barely noticed when Judy walked back into the house .<\/p>\n
Irene \u2026 Judy breathed .<\/p>\n
I didnt know you were here \u2026 Um \u2026 hello Judy , Irene said with a tight lipped smil .<\/p>\n
I was just looking for Ethan .<\/p>\n
Have you seen him ? Judy glanced over her shoulder out the door and then turned back to Irene with her own fake smile .<\/p>\n
I think hes speaking with your father , she said , looking a bit awkward .<\/p>\n
Is everything okay ? Irene stared at her for a moment ; she thought Judy was her friend .<\/p>\n
How wrong was she ? Was she really going to look her in the eyes and lie to her ? She desperately wanted to know what was going on between Judy and her fianc\u00e9 .<\/p>\n
Her heart was aching at the very thought and it took everything she had not to burst into tears .<\/p>\n
She had given up so much for Ethan , including her dignity .<\/p>\n
She made such a fuss about being with him and made herself look foolish in front of her father .<\/p>\n
Now it seemed as if it was crumbling down around her and there was nothing , she could do about it .<\/p>\n
Yeah , Irene lied , forcing another smile , feeling helpless and more alone than ever .<\/p>\n
Im fine \u2026 um \u2026 Ethans family is having their annual barbeque tomorrow night .<\/p>\n
Im a little nervous about it .<\/p>\n
I never met them before .<\/p>\n
Judy nodded , looking a bit uneasy .<\/p>\n
They are an interesting bunch .<\/p>\n
They never liked me , Judy admitted , gaining Irenes attention .<\/p>\n
But my family goes to their barbeque every year .<\/p>\n
A light bulb went off in Irenes head .<\/p>\n
Maybe if Irene could impress Ethans family and make them like her better than they like Judy , then Ethan would see that Irene is the right choice for him and he could finally leave Judy alone ! But she needed Judy to be there so Ethan could see the comparison .<\/p>\n
Oh , thats too bad , Irene said with a pout .<\/p>\n
Why dont they like you ? Judy looked startled by the question .<\/p>\n
Oh , Im not sure .<\/p>\n
They are pretty stuck up and if you dont fit their image then they wont like you , she said with a shrug .<\/p>\n
Its no big deal .<\/p>\n
Youll be at the barbeque tomorrow , right ? she asked .<\/p>\n
You said your family goes every year .<\/p>\n
Yeah , but I think we might skip this year given the circumstances with my father , she said , twiddling with her fingers nervously .<\/p>\n
benter plates Trene grabbed her hand .<\/p>\n
I dont want to go there alone , Judy .<\/p>\n
Please tell me youll be there \u2026 she begged .<\/p>\n
Judy blushed and stepped away , You wont be alone \u2026 youll be with Ethan , she told Trene .<\/p>\n
Im sure youll be fine- I need someone who will be on my side if things go south , she told me .<\/p>\n
I could really use your support .<\/p>\n
We are friends \u2026 arent we ? Judy was quiet for a moment and then she sighed , relenting with a nod .<\/p>\n
Yes , she said softly .<\/p>\n
We are friends .<\/p>\n
So , youll be there ? Irene asked , her eyes large with hope .<\/p>\n
For me ? Judy forced a smile .<\/p>\n
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