Resent, Reject, Regret

“Glenna, how are you?”

Glenna chuckled dryly and said, “I’m fine. I feel bad for making you worried. I was too busy with work… a while back.”

Deirdre accepted the excuse and said smilingly, “It’s fine that you’re busy with work for a short while, as long as you’re still willing to call me.”

“Why would I not be willing to call you? I treat you like a friend from the bottom of my heart.” Glenna felt choked up upon saying that.

Deirdre said, “Are you free today? Would you like to come over for dinner at my place tonight?”

“Will Kyran be there as well?”

“Of course. He's living with me.” Deirdre paused for a moment. “Or would you like to meet me with just the two of us?”

“No, I’m only asking casually.” Glenna chuckled forcefully.

“I’ll be there tonight.Remember to cook me my favorite stuffed eggplant. It’s been a long time since I last had it, and I miss having it.”

Deirdre could not help laughing. “Sure.”

and kissed her before saying, “I overheard you talking on the phone with

and felt an ineffable joy in her. Kyran’s dark eyes dimmed for a moment, and he asked in a seemingly casual

you talk about on the

much. She was busy with work and didn’t have much time to talk. I invited her to come over for dinner tonight. We should invite Declan while we’re

was relieved. “I shall

“Hmm.”

begun to put on her coat, and he

“Where are you going?”

to get some ingredients since both of them are coming.

you,” Kyran said without hesitation.

a scarf while he was at it, and

was very warm, and Deirdre squinted comfortably. Many people turned around and looked

supermarket, Kyran pushed the shopping cart while Deirdre was right by his side. They headed

if we should get another bag of flour as a backup. I feel that

ahead and suddenly felt the man’s footsteps

“Kyran?”