“Royale! I didn’t know you were dropping by. Ma is going to be happy to see you.” She pulled him into a hug, causing me to narrow my eyes at the interaction. “It was kind of spontaneous. I’m just showing my lady friend around. Monroe, this is my cousin Alyza.” He pointed between the two of us. “Lyza, this is my lady friend Monroe.” His introduction caught me off guard. Lady friend!
