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.

air since I slept too much during the day and couldn’t

as I stepped out, I ran into Bonnie and Malinda. Their faces dropped at

She always seemed to

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

gave me a cold look.

she still wanted to play innocent in front of me, it would be unnecessary. At

to them, smiled, and said, “Watch your mouth, or you might end

talking about?” Malinda retorted immediately

I meant. Not knowing what I had on her,

back and said, “Malinda,

with command and annoyance.

at me, but Bonnie stopped

gave a satisfied smirk, ‘Good to

Bonnie and Malinda looked upset, but they

Louis stepped

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

at Bonnie and me, clearly a bit awkward. Anybody would find it awkward to have a good friend’s ex–wife and

players were here.

“Louis, let’s go. Neil is waiting for

a glance, then the three of them left

got to my car, and drove

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

front of me, I might have exposed some secrets I just

definitely not accept a

was bustling. The wind on my face felt

the market. I parked my car. Smelling the mixed aroma of various foods in the air,

to eat, anything

doing good business and only had one serving of fried chicken left. I was about to say, “Boss,

mine! Malinda’s voice