I didn’t bother hiding the flat irritation that pulled at my face the second I saw her.
She scoffed. “Don’t be ridiculous, Renee. How could I not come see your new place?” She held up a tiny gift bag. “I even brought a housewarming gift!”
I had half a mind to ask if it was poison, to tell her to go away, but I was headed out, and I didn't want to have to worry about her being here when I got back. It was better to get rid of her before I left. Though telling her to go away had never quite been effective enough to make her stay away. With a deep sigh ,I braced myself and opened the door.
The side of her was more irritating than I had expected. Dressed in a floaty cream blouse and high-waisted jeans like she’d just stepped off some influencer’s story, she flashed a bright smile, all tee
