Chapter 12: The Portrait

Lily arrived shortly after Maya had finished showering, her hands full with a delightful surprise. "I brought barbeque fish!" Lily exclaimed with excitement, showcasing her delicious offering.

Maya's face lit up at the mention of barbeque fish. "Hey, you always know when I'm craving it, don't you?" Maya asked, eagerly accepting the barbeque fish from Lily's hands.

"We both have a weakness for barbeque fish, that's why I picked some up on my way here," Lily explained, heading towards the kitchen to grab a plate and two bottles of beer.

As they settled in, Maya noticed the darkening sky outside. "It looks like it's going to rain soon, don't you think?" Lily inquired.

"Well, I don't know. The weather didn't seem stormy on my way home, nor did it resemble one that would pour tonight," Maya replied. "But let's forget about the weather because I have more interesting things to tell you," she added, her smile stretching across her adorable face.

"Well, I'm all ears, girl. Let those naugh