Chapter forty-Four

" It's a sincere apology from me and also a special invite to the upcoming game. I would like it if you'd come, please." He requested pleasingly.

I looked at him, a bit uncertain. why was he apologizing and also why the special invitation to his team's game when the both of us are already done with our shrouding.

" Why?" 

" isn't it obvious?" 

I shook my head.

" you know... He began, fondling the back of his neck. I... No, Miles said such hurtful things to you, so I thought this little gesture of mine would make you feel better."

I tilted my head to the side, watching him closely. Why did it seem like he just told me a fable? I sensed some odd behavior. How he spoke to me like he was short of words or perhaps he was trying to fix his words without sounding crazy.

" I don't believe you. " I said. I tore open the box and picked out heart-shaped chocolate, opened it, and took a bite out of it. " Miles did say hurtful things to me, and I suppose he should