House Of Quality - Epilogue

“That wouldn’t be easy,” Kem pouted and put the coffee mug down with a bit of force. “How can I make sure he’s telling the truth? I couldn’t go spying on his whereabouts right? That’s pathetic.” Her perfectly manicured hands now holding the cup steadily.

Jenna exchanged subtle glances with Elise, Kaye and Zen, hiding the sly smile. They knew how stubborn Kem can be when it comes to love. “It is pathetic. Though, how sure are you that he’s not lying? How are you gonna quantify it?” she argued; chin lifted, that smile now forming on her lips. She knew she’s winning this side of the argument. 

“Don’t start analyzing it that way! Don’t put us being QAs into practice,” Kem retorted, “I won’t go back to him. I can do it.” She had hoped her lessons in romance every Sunday morning would put her doomed relationship into perspective, but she hadn’t counted on the intensity of her feelings for Mark.

Jenna looked across the room and nodded at Jasper, hiding the amused smile on her face. For a brief moment the room was filled with Side A’s ballad. She hummed a few bars, swaying to the tune, the words passing her lips in a soft song.

Kem shot her a look of disdain, left eyebrow up. "You're not doing that to me, Jenna!" she hollered.  "Turn that music off, Jas!" Her friends' laughter overpowered the aria, Kem knew exactly why they are mocking her... They knew her so well.

This is the typical Sunday morning in their house. It’s their time to catch up on everybody’s life, whether it’s love, work or family issues. Beer, Tequila, Vodka or MudShakes (that would depend on the budget of the moment) in the wee hours of the morning and coffee later to get the hangover off. This is their very own definition of “bonding time.” 

In this house... We do real. We do mistakes. We do second chances. We do fun. We do hugs. We do forgiveness. We do really loud. We do family. We do LOVE.

This is the House of Quality.