"Hey, ladies, what are you talking about?" With Adrian's voice, the two women instantly stopped their conversation and looked over at him. Julia was tall and Monica was curvy; standing together they were quite the sight, each with their own distinctive beauty.
"Nothing much, just some stuff about life," Julia was quick to answer. "What about you, Ed? Why didn't you chat more with the pop queen? She must love talking with you."
"That's true, she just invited me for a private chat," Adrian said with a smile, "but I turned her down."
"Really?" Julia looked surprised, and so did Monica, though her reaction was more subdued.
"Because you are here." Adrian spread his hands wide, and though he didn't finish his sentence, the implication was clear: with you here, why bother mixing with that woman?
