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.

I needed some fresh air since I

Bonnie and Malinda. Their faces

one sourpuss. She always seemed to enjoy hurting people with her

wouldn’t have come. Just

a

me, it would be unnecessary. At this moment, her

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

you talking about?” Malinda retorted

Not knowing what I had

pulled Malinda back and said, “Malinda, stop

filled with

me, but Bonnie stopped her. She could only glare at

gave a satisfied smirk, ‘Good to see you two know

upset, but they

elevator door opened again, and Louis stepped

me, he froze, “Ms. Finch,

it awkward to have

players

calm face, “Louis, let’s go. Neil is waiting for

me a glance, then the three

behind, got to my car, and drove off.

me, I

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

will definitely not accept

night city was bustling. The

the mixed aroma of various foods in the

anything

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

is mine!