Alibi Boy

"Who is Sheila?" asked Beauty.

A tinge of jealousy and bitterness swelled within her. She wished she'd met him earlier. She felt being left out.

Beauty was born with a face that cannot hide her emotions. Her face was like a book that anyone could read openly. Clarence was heartbroken upon watching her, and yet he was apparently satisfied with what he saw.

"She's Bernard's older sister. Her full name is Sheila Jane Hernandez. She is two years older than me. We've met in the same circle of friends in the Culinary Organization. Four years ago, I was a frequent customer here. I asked their father to teach me how to make fresh, handmade noodles, but I am still not good at it till now." He tried to explain in a manner Beauty could see that the other lady was just a friend and nothing more. Somehow, the details should have remained hidden as well.

"Where is she now?" Beauty asked another question, her sadness turning into curiosity.