Austyn cocked
m eyebrow. “Do you want something from me?
Her buttery words usually came with an agenda.
Kira rolled her eyes. ‘Can’t I just call you to check in
‘so you don’t want anything from me?
‘No!
Austyn smiled. ‘Olay, if you say 10,”
“Well, actually… Kira drawled. ‘Since you brought it up, there is something |
“What is it?”
ing I want from you. Are you bany right now?
‘I would like to invite you to dinner.‘ Kira eyed the huge spread in front of her. “Lover–ordered and I can’t finish all the food by myself. Come quick if you don’t want to miss the opportunity of having me pick up the tab
Austyn could be stingy with his love but generous with his wallet.
He went beyond just covering Leland’s medical bills, per their agreement.
He paid for Kira’s food, clothing, books, and would have covered her school fees if she’d let him.
In contrast, the only thing Kira ever bought him was that Timex hand–wound watch, which had been sponsored by a loan from Gana.
Kira thought back to their year together and realised that she’d never bought dinner for him, even once.
When she wanted to call someone to share her food with, she’d thought of Giana first
It made her feel a little guilty.
“That’s why you’re calling?‘ Austyn sounded surprised.
‘Yes‘
She didn’t want to admit that she was craving his company.
“It’s a limited–time offer, though,‘ she said. “You have to decide now.!
“That does sound tempting.‘ Austyn said,
He knew what a penny–pincher Kira could be
It was a once–in–a–blue moon event for her to offer to treat him.
Austyn looked at Deborah seated opposite him, ‘But I’m sorry. I’m not free right now.
“Oh.” Kira’s face fell
The butter clucken in front of her no longer smelled so mouth–watering.
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