Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled

Chapter 136

It had been months since we last saw each other, and the lad seemed to have matured a bit. His hair was cropped short, donned in a grey jacket with specks of dust on it

He ran his fingers through his hair, somewhat embarrassed, “Trene, I got back from the construction site a while ago. The clothes are a bit dirty. I’m working there for my internship, living and dining with the workers. Hope you don’t mind.”

I instantly replied, “Why would I? You look rather dashing with your hair cut short.”

He chuckled, “1 think it’s not bad either. Mainly because having long hair gets in the way at work.” Oscar laughed, “When I first started, everyone thought I was too trendy”

His joke got me laughing. We were chatting along, and out of the blue, he asked, “Trene, when are you coming back? I’ve saved a portion of my salary. I’d like to treat you to a meal or get you a small gift, I can’t afford anything too extravagant at the moment though”

“No need. Keep your money for yourself, for future needs, or for when you get married. Don’t spend it recklessly I felt touched and guilty at the same

time

“1 save a portion of my salary every month, don’t worry Just that my internship doesn’t pay much” Oscar assured.

“Which company are you interning at?” I asked.

“A small real estate firm. Mainly working on the site for now, and I will slowly move up Oscar answered casually.

He had always been optimistic, full of hope for the future. I admired his attitude.

If I were to return anytime soon, it would probably be during the Day of the Dead, which was fast approaching.

So, I promised Oscar that once I was back, we’d have a meal together. I wanted to ask him about Bonnie in person.

Oscar was thrilled. He excitedly said, “Great, great! I’ll wait for you!”

“See you in a few days” I replied softly.

again. I needed some fresh air since I slept too

Bonnie and Malinda. Their faces

to

we wouldn’t have come. Just our luck to run into certain someone!”

gave me a

so if she still wanted to play innocent in front of me,

and said, “Watch

you talking about?” Malinda retorted immediately

what I meant. Not knowing what I had on her, she

and

voice was filled with command

a lot more to vent at me, but Bonnie stopped her. She could only glare at

a satisfied smirk, ‘Good to see

Bonnie and Malinda looked upset, but they didn’t say anything else.

and Louis

me, he froze, “Ms. Finch, what are you

find it awkward to have a good friend’s ex–wife and current girlfriend in

the key players were here.

face, “Louis, let’s go. Neil is

a glance, then the three of them left together.

slowly followed behind, got to my car,

knew better and stopped bothering me, I might choose to ignore her and Neil’s

she continued to show off in front of me, I might have exposed some secrets I just found out, including some recordings that could

family will definitely not accept a woman with a

city. The night city was bustling. The wind on

the market. I parked my car. Smelling the mixed aroma of

buying snacks to eat, anything with strong flavors except

stall was doing good business and only had one serving of fried chicken left. I was

last fried chicken is mine! Malinda’s voice was loud and provocative.