36 Unable to Fall for Him

"I'm alright, I just had something to do this morning, so I....." Lizzie downplayed, unwilling to worry her friend.

"Oh, good. I was worried something had happened to you. We don't have class this afternoon, let's get out for a bit! I need to ask you something, it's hard to explain over the phone," Louise spoke with a subtle sense of unease.

Lizzie had an inkling of what Louise wanted to ask. She took a deep breath, "Sure, that sounds good."

"Why don't we meet at the Eury coffeehouse, is that okay? Do you need me to come get you?" Louise asked, intentionally choosing a meeting spot nearby.

"No, no need. I live downtown, it's not too far. I'll make my way over," Lizzie gently declined, not wanting to inconvenience Louise, even if she is her best and only friend.

Louise understood Lizzie's stubborn disposition and refrained from pressing further. After ending the call, Lizzie sat before her vanity, resting her chin on her hands, gazing at her reflection. After some time, she opened a dr