The four of them returned back to the celebration. People were dancing and enjoying their food. Lucy was surprised that no one seemed to notice their disappearance.
“It’s normal for us to have to leave sometimes abruptly. No one thinks anything of it.” Jasper said, winking at Lucy. He looked at the table where Stella was still seated. The group decided the best way to handle it would be for Jasper to act confused over it. And insinuate that Ryan has another girlfriend. And even bring up he would go to Ryan over them being together. That should be enough for her to backtrack her story.
Lucy took the lead and left the three men to go and sit back at the table. While she waited for Ryan (the real one) to come and suggest they take
