The Apple of My Eye novel Chapter 587

"It's delicious." With a slice of sweet-and-sour pork in her mouth, Shirley said in a garbled voice and waited for an assurance from Sue. Shirley felt assured when Sue nodded her head in agreement.

"Thank you both! Take your time and have some more," Sheryl said in a flattered tone.

It took her more than two hours to prepare dinner; from ingredients shopping to rinsing, chopping, and cooking. But it took them only half an hour to consume it. Sue and Shirley were very satisfied with the food.

As Sue played with Shirley on the couch, Sheryl started to clean up the table. After a while the kid fell asleep, Sue carried Shirley into her room and put her to bed. Sue then approached Sheryl and said,"Come on Sher, you did the cooking so let me clean up."

"I'm good," Sheryl grinned and replied. Then she continued,"Hey, it's not a big deal. I can do it by myself."

Sue forced a wry smile. "Sher, please let me help you clean the dishes otherwise I will feel bad."

Sheryl hesitated for a second. She knew that Sue offered to lend a hand because she wanted to make up for what happened that night. Sheryl then smiled brightly and agreed,"Okay. Would you help me to prepare some fruits?"

Sue was cutting some fruits while Sheryl was washing the dishes. Neither of them spoke until all the chores in the kitchen were done. They went to the living room and sat on the couch. Sue initiated a conversation.

"Sher, about that night..." Sue wanted to apologize. Actually, she had been considering it for a long time. She thought she owed Sheryl an apology.

She actually dialed Sheryl's number several times before only to hang up immediately. She couldn't comprehend why she just couldn't complete the call.

When she saw Sheryl today, she lost her touch and wondered why Sheryl could talk to her nonchalantly when she couldn't.

"About that day..." Sheryl interrupted her before she could finish the sentence. She gazed at Sue and said,"I have completely forgotten what had happened that day."

Sue's mind went blank for a while when she heard what Sheryl said. She knew that Sheryl wanted her to feel at ease. But Sheryl's kind gesture made her guilty feeling turned to worst.

"Sher, please don't do this to me." Sue slightly pulled her eyebrows together and said to Sheryl,"To be honest, I was trying to make an apology to you. I know I crossed the line that day. I wasn't sure whether you would forgive me because of that incident."

Sheryl smiled and simply said,"Don't be silly. We are friends. You don't have to apologize."

"You're really not mad at me?" Sue asked Sheryl. She couldn't believe what she heard.

"To be honest Mimi, I was angry at first." Sheryl told Sue the truth. "You're my friend but you didn't trust me. You took Anthony's side and supported him. How could I not be angry?"

"I'm so sorry Sher." Sue lowered her head with guilt. "It was only because I thought Anthony and you could be a very good couple. He cared about you that much so I... I only wished you to be happy."

"I know." Sheryl giggled and pulled Sue's hands. "I later figured that out. It was just because you are my friend so you always take a strong stand when it comes to my welfare. You want me to be happy. I know that. I don't blame you."