Chapter Twenty One

< Nina >

“Uh… Gene?” I pale a bit as soon as I hear the phone warning tone informing me that my battery juice is soon going to run out in a few seconds. “I’m not at Luca’s place so we can continue after I charge my phone, okay?”

“...sure.” Apparently, our conversation made it worse for his voice.

Right after we ended the call, the phone battery died. Perfect timing, I must say.

I sigh and I look at the pink shirt that is placed next to me. O-oh, right. I forgot about that. I take off my blazer in a swift moment before putting on the pink shirt. Just as I suspected, it is just like one of my oversized hoodies.

Then I put on my blazer back.

As I stand up, I give a sideways glance to see the restaurant owner who is wiping the counter with a rag.

“I’m sorry you have to witness that.”

“It’s okay. I’m just glad that you cried with your heart’s content because you were seriously lost earlier,” the restaurant owner chuckles as he pats on my head. “Glad you’re feeling better now.”

“T-Thank yo