Sophia grabbed her jacket and purse and stepped out of the private dining room, while Yolanda quickly dialed her friend, “I’m at AIF Cafe on HH Rd. Hurry over, someone’s treating us!”
Once home, Sophia thought about sending Jason a video right away. But considering it was daytime over there and he might be at work, she opted to text “Got home” before heading off to shower.
When she emerged, her phone showed two missed video calls. She quickly called him back.
“Sorry, I went to take a shower!” Sophia explained.
Her hair was still dripping wet, and her fresh-faced look dimmed Jason’s eyes a shade,
“You could take the phone with you into the bathroom,” he suggested.
“No way!” Sophia flatly refused.
Jason chuckled, “You got back earlier than I expected.”
“I skipped dinner, so I came back early,” Sophia said.
Jason frowned, “Why’d you skip dinner?”
Sophia hesitated but decided not to mention Diana’s drama.
Past issues weren’t worth troubling the present over.
She lay on her bed, laughing, “Apart from discussing the ring design, I really had nothing to say to Ms. Yolanda, so I left early.”
“I’ll order some food for you,” offered Jason.
“I can do it!” Sophia grabbed her phone to order.
Jason instructed firmly, “Only a proper meal, no junk food allowed.”
Sophia’s hand trembled guiltily as she tapped the screen. She looked up, her eyes wide and pleading, “Just this once?”
Sophia’s eyes darted around, and she aimed her phone at the table, “Take a look!”
Before even finishing her sentence, she hung up and sat down, laughing triumphantly to herself.
Jason didn’t call back but sent a message, “Eat just a little, just to satisfy the craving. I’ve ordered a beef stew for you; it’ll be there soon.”
Sophia’s eyes twinkled with joy, “Thank you, Mr. Gilder!”
After replying to his message, she opened her favorite show and started on her feast of barbecue, fried snacks, and desserts.
Midway through her meal, the beef stew arrived in a fancy insulated container, releasing a delicious aroma the moment she opened it.
The soup was just the perfect ending.
Right on cue, Jason’s video call came through again, and Sophia chatted with him while cleaning up the dining area.

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The readers' comments on the novel: Find me in your labyrinth (Stella and Jonathan)
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