As they arrived at the pub, the infectious energy of the crowd swept them up, and soon everyone was vibing and dancing together. The music pulsed through the air, and the smell of beer and sweat hung heavy over the crowd.

Thandeka’s eyes narrowed as she watched Nora laugh and chat with the others, her beauty and charisma drawing admiring glances from every guy in the pub.

The girls in their group exchanged knowing looks, aware of the attention Nora was receiving, but Thandeka’s gaze grew increasingly dark. She couldn’t explain why, but a spark of jealousy had ignited within her, and it threatened to consume her.

Not for long, a decent guy with a strong jawline and piercing blue eyes made his way to their table, Thandeka’s eyes flashed with annoyance as Nora smiled warmly at the stranger, her eyes sparkling with interest.

The air around them seemed to vibrate with an unspoken connection, and Thandeka’s jealousy suddenly boiled over. Who was this guy, and why was Nora so taken with him? And why did Thandeka care so much?