Chapter 160: Triad, Part 3

James

It’s a bit busy around here, isn’t it?” I say. “How about we go out somewhere? A restaurant perhaps? That is, if you’ve not yet eaten, Charlotte?”

She smiles, “No, I’ve not eaten. And yes, I’d love to go out with you both. It’s been so long….”

Tell me about it….

“…. I know it’s only been a few weeks, but it feels like forever.”

“And if we’re not interrupting anything important.” I point to the open folder. “We did choose Friday night, hoping you would be free?”

She shakes her head vigorously. “Oh, no. That’s fine. I have until Wednesday to hand the work in.”

“You’re not going out anywhere with the other students?”

“No, I don’t really go out. I’m here to work.”

Only here to work?

Don’t you have any friends, Jade-Eyes?

Then I think of Marie upstairs….

Mmmm….

Michael doesn’t look any happier.

I think we can put a smile on your face, Jade….