Chapter Twenty One

“Wait, what!” Elena screeched out.

Her eyes were wide open as she stared at Sarah, darting them towards Matthew too.

“So you guys have a book date, and you won’t invite me in?” She added before concentrating on Matthew.

“Elena, you don’t like books. Why would we want to invite..”

“Because it’s time I can spend with my friends, have fun, talk and gist. Why won’t you invite me in?” She cut in, eyeing Matthew before facing Sarah.

“I’m coming with you. My mum has a late shift in her office, so that I can come with you.” She added before turning back to her food.

Matthew glanced at Sarah, mouthing a ‘sorry’ to her before turning to look at Elena. Sarah had mistakenly asked about the booking date they were supposed to go together this afternoon, and Elena had heard it, bringing her to ask about it. It was supposed to be an alone thing, but with Elena knowing now, she won’t stop bothering them until they carry her along.

“What time is it? Is it immediately after school, or we’ll go home to c