“I just ate,” Doris replied somewhat awkwardly.

She tugged at the corner of her shirt and uttered, “Mrs. Jamison had cooked some pasta for me.”

Waylon remained silent.

The atmosphere between them was tense.

“Ring! Ring! Ring!”

Doris’ phone rang, and it broke the awkwardness that was quietly creeping in.

She bent a little to take a look.

Her phone continued to ring incessantly. Someone was calling her repeatedly.

The phone buzzed with a call from an unidentified number. She usually avoided answering such calls, expecting them to be credit card promotions or loan sharks.

Yet the ringing persisted, each call quickly following the last.

With an eye roll and a hint of sarcasm in his voice, Waylon couldn’t help but comment, “We’re hiding some deep secret, aren’t we? What’s got you so spooked about taking that call?”

“I just don’t want to deal

he countered, raising an eyebrow. “Are you the type that attracts unwanted

in response

but that’s none of your business. I think I’ll continue to ignore your

shut him up. She promptly answered

other side, she asked, “Am I speaking to Ms. Doris? I’m Haider from the sales office at

Haider? Did the price

can’t lower the price

this conversation. I simply can’t meet your asking price. If you’re willing to negotiate and lower

haggle over the price,” Haider interjected smoothly.

always one step sellers. Save your breath, I can’t stretch

sharpened with urgency, “Wait, could you just let me finish speaking?”

Doris reflected inwardly.

it’s likely pointless. If I can’t afford it and she can’t lower the price, it’s a waste of time to

the hurry? Can’t you let her complete her sentence? Is showing a little patience too

“That’s not what this is about. But really, what will change after she’s had her say? What’s the point of me listening? She’s

Ms. Doris! The price can be lowered. It’s a major price reduction. Are you interested in hearing more?”

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