CHAPTER 48: RED-HANDED

"You have to visit here again some other time! You haven't fulfilled your promise to me."

I chuckled at Erick's remark as he accompanied me outside the Obsidian.

It's Sunday, which means I have no work, so I decided to pay them a visit. I want to do this for a very long time because I kinda miss the exuberant settings of my past job. And I miss my friends here.

Erick was surprised when I showed up earlier. He sulked at me because I've been gone for three months, and I felt really guilty. So to make up for it, I told him that I'd treat him anywhere he wants next time if he's not on duty.

We talked about the recent events in our life. Erick told me that he's going back to college next school year. His parents finally found a job, so he does not need to work full time.

That made me genuinely delighted for him. He have sacrificed a lot for his family. It's his time to chase after his dreams.

Needless to say, I wasn't able to escape his interrogation. I chose to tell him everything