Do You Hate It?

NIX, his wives, kids, Jasmine, and Diego stood outside at the door with a face full of smiles. "We'll be leaving now."  

Valeric gave a nod. 

Jasmine took a step toward Stella and slightly went on her tip toe to whisper, "If you ever need a gossip buddy, call me." 

"Or wait! Give me your phone!" She wiggled her fingers, and though Stella was confused, she handed her phone over to her. Jasmine put her number in and gave it back to her. "All you have to do is call me." Her chuckle was so warmly inviting, and Stella wasn't sure when she beamed, smiling back at her. "Thank you." 

She shifted her attention to the two little twins that were peering intently at her, and before she could even open her mouth to speak, they both ran up to her, hugging her all too affectionately as if they had known her prior. "When will we see you again, auntie?"  

She blinked, awkward and unsure of what to say.