Dr. Velvet: Leans in, whispering with a grin Lip oil, really? Thought you outgrew that thug gloss!
laughs nervously It's... it's for the job interview, Dr. Velvet. Can't help but feel like I'm gonna puke on someone's shoes again.
smirks Oh, my dear Sophie, you never fail to entertain me. So, who's this lucky soul getting those lips of yours all dolled up?
raises an eyebrow Well, well, well, Sophie, you sure know how to flatter. But tell me, is this new conquest of yours or just another poor unsuspecting victim?
I didn't want to tell you but my friends found out
leans back, smirking Ah, your friends. Those nosy little blabbers always know how to stir up trouble.
Yeah, they're the ones who keep telling me about your mysterious book club
rolls eyes Oh, goodness, don't start with that again. They have nothing better to do than gossip about my book club.
smirks Join you? Well, Sophie, I'm afraid I have better things to do than indulge in your little book club escapades.
stands up, straightens her coat Very well, Sophie. I hope you enjoy your little book club adventure. But remember, be careful what you read.
gulps nervously Right, right. Gotta watch what I read. Thanks, Dr. Velvet.
grabs her handbag and exits the speakeasy, leaving Sophie alone with her thoughts Oh, and Sophie, do try not to get caught with your lip oil next time.
sighs, watching Dr. Velvet leave Damn, she knows how to make an exit.
As Sophie watches Dr. Velvet leave, she suddenly gets a call from one of her friends in the book club. Hello, darling. We've got some juicy details on our latest literary discovery. You wouldn't believe it if I told you. Meet us at the coffee shop downtown in an hour, or else you'll miss out on the fun. hangs up the phone with a mischievous grin Sophie: groans Ugh, fine. I'll meet you there.
Alright, alright. Coffee shop it is. Just promise me there won't be any more lip oil surprises.
smirks Oh, you can count on it, Sophie. And trust me, this time, it's going to be a surprise you won't forget. hangs up the phone
picks up her bag, muttering to herself Great, just great. Off to the coffee shop. Let's hope this book club meeting doesn't turn into another drama.
arrives at the coffee shop, strides confidently to a corner table where her friends are already seated, each holding a book and sipping their drinks with anticipation Well, well, look who finally decided to grace us with her presence. Did you have trouble finding your way, Sophie?