The Shadow Man

ANOTHER UNWELCOMED GUEST: PART II

Joe Black smiled despite the look on everyone's faces. He acted as if he was not bothered by their expression. He became even excited when he saw unexpected guests among the people gathered.

"Joe?" Venus was startled when she saw the man. She would never dream in her wildest dreams that a man would appear on such an occasion. She became curious as to why he had come.

"Venus, what a coincident." Joe Black stated smiling despite the looks some of the people were giving him.

Samantha thought it was no coincidence at all. The man must have heard the news of the man being invited to her gathering. He must have made the trip knowing that it would be awkward in the end.

Venus too, thought the same thing as Samantha. For once, both of them could actually agree on something. It was already awkward for her to be around, now it’s even more awkward because of the man. She knows for a fact that both men don't seem to see eye to eye. Even though no one knows the reason why the man doesn't want t