When Aliya mentioned the destination, Geneva dropped her fork and wiped her lips. She was now paying full attention to the conversation.
"Tea party?"
"Yes, I was invited by some ladies that I met in the hospital,"
Geneva, who was more familiar with their circles, frowned. She looked up at Suzie and then nodded,
"Sorry to interrupt, Miss. But I believe that an invitation had come for you too…."
"It did?"
"Yes, Miss, I had in mind to bring it to after you retire for the evening, but since Miss Aliya had mentioned it, I think I should bring it forward now,"
Suzie placed the simple invitation on Shelby's right side, and she picked it up, adjusting herself on Ian's lap. Neither of them noticed Aliya's slightly changing expression, but Geneva did. At this time, she wondered if Aliya had any other hidden motive.
Ian held her waist and whispered in her ears, "Be still!"
Shelby blushed and then shook her head.
