Nina and Holly were dumbfounded, completely confused about the complicated relationship between us.
"What's with Ms. Mandez, then?" Nina asked with some confusion.
"Your relationship is too complicated." Holly crossed her arms. "So you're the exlover, while Ms. Mandez is the new lover? Old and new lovers getting together makes this whole situation really awkward."
After a pause, she continued, "They’re only pitching a tent. I thought they were a married couple at first, so there was no problem with them staying in the same tent. But now it seems like they're going to
spend the night together. What are you going to do?"
I smiled faintly. "I don’t care, so you guys should stop worrying too. It’s good that they're together."
The women were shocked by what I said, and they all looked at me with incredulous eyes.
"Are you out of your mind, Wanda? Why are you pushing such an outstanding man to another woman?"
"Are you sure you have a sound mind?"
"That's not an item that you can give out as you like. That’s a human. A man. An outstanding man too. You're not afraid that he'll be snatched away? You've opened my eyes."
Nina and Holly were exasperated by me. They became more and more emotional as they spoke.
I quickly stopped them. "Alright now, stop scolding me. I know I may seem crazy in other people's eyes when it comes to this, but it's my choice. So, I hope you'll respect my decision."
After a pause, I continued saying, "If we keep talking, then we won't have time for barbecue anymore. If it rains, everything will be ruined."
"Don't worry. It won't rain. I've checked the weather forecast," Shannon said with full confidence.
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