A date

Sophia strode into a little cafe very close to her workplace. She spotted Chantelle sitting at the far end looking nervous.

“Hi,” she said flatly sending Chantelle an air kiss. Chantelle sighed of relief. She was obviously surprised that Sophia made it.

Chantelle stretched her hand across the table taking Sophia's and rubbing it over with her thumb. “I've missed you so much Sophia. Ever since you went to Florida I've been trying to reach you. I called you on the day you were supposed to travel but your phone was switched off.”

She cleared her throat when she saw the indifferent look on Sophia's face, “After that I tried calling over and over. Your number was unavailable. When I checked in with the landlord, he told me that you were kicked out of the apartment. I was so heartbroken. I think there was a problem with the payment or something. I'm so sorry you endured all of that alone.”

Chantelle's practiced air of innocence was messing with Sophia's head. She stifled her laughter befo