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And who's that, you ask, setting the energy levels to 'impossible to ignore'? None other than Ashley, the embodiment of dynamism with a dash of Eurasian mystery. She's not just walking past; she's charging the air with possibility, her every step promising that luck is about to turn your way.
Looking at Ashley, "Girl, you have cute men on the brain tonight, I think you need some ice water!" quips Olivia before turning to Lauren, "I love thinking about things like that LoLo. Sometimes I try to imagine what things like old trees have witnessed, or what secrets old houses carry within their walls."
"I hate to break up all this deep thinking that's happening here, but I need go," says Ashley while looking at the time on her watch, "anyway, I mean who needs ice water when you have a … fuck-buddy!" she teases aloofly.
What???!!! both Olivia and Lauren respond in unison.
"You need to Dish!" bursts Lauren as she wiggles out of the booth. Lauren looks directly at Ashley with her "fierce face" on and says, "he better be nice to you. Make sure you tell him you have an attack dog named LoLo!"
"I'm pretty sure I saw them," Ashley interjects, her voice bubbling with an excitement that rivals Mack's. "They were all really handsome guys, a big group of them. My favorite was really tall, in tight jeans, with a white shirt. He wore a lot of rings and bracelets, and he was very sexy, I mean gorgeous... and ripped," she enthuses, her giddiness infectious, prompting the others to exchange 'I'll have what she's having' looks. Realizing she's monopolized the conversation, she glances at her captivated audience with a sheepish grin. "I mean, it was hard not to notice them, if I'm being honest."
Olivia's Group Text to Lauren and Ashley:
Olivia: Sorry to keep you two lovelies hanging so long- crazy night! You're not gonna believe this….
Olivia pauses, glancing over at Kai with a 'can you believe this?' expression. "Hey, Kai, my friends will think I'm making this up without a selfie. You in?"
Kai, with a half-smile and an amused nod, moves closer. "Sure, but let's make it look like I'm here under duress. It'll give your story an edge."
They snap the selfie, Kai with a playful 'SOS' look and Olivia laughing.
Olivia: I'm on a plane to Hawaii—no joke. Private jet style. 😎✈️ Check this out! Me and Kai!
Lauren: Kai, if you're being held against your will, blink twice in the next selfie.
Ashley: OMG 😍, this is like, straight out of a movie! How did you even get a jet? Spill the tea! 🌺✨
Olivia: Ha! Just a little unexpected adventure. Kai's mom really wants him at her Masquerade Ball next week, plus she thought Hawaii would be safer for me… hmmn, is she playing matchmaker?? 🏖️
Lauren: Kai's mom stepping in? Seriously?? That's next level! Just promise me you won't run off and elope. I mean, I'd hate to miss a good party.
Ashley: Yes, please! Think of the epic TikTok dances we could do with a Hawaiian backdrop! 🌺💃🏽