Chapter 8

CHAPTER 8

"So what are you doing with this brown carton?" Tyrian asked as they hit the road. The atmosphere in the car was quiet and awkward as neither of them said anything or tried to even start a conversation.

Lia blinked her eyes twice and shrugged. "Well, I just got fired from the company I used to work." Lia replied, clutching on the carton closely to her chest. Tyrian chuckled softly at her behaviour. "Oh! So sorry about that." He said with a small smile.

"It's fine. Thank you for your concern but I'll be fine." Lia said.

And the rest of the ride was quiet.

"Thanks for the ride Tyrian, I'm really grateful." Lia smiled at Tyrian as he pulled in, in front of her apartment. "You're welcome miss." Tyrian smiled at her. Lia opened the door of the car and alighted from it.

"Miss? You didn't tell me your name." Tyrian called out as Lia made to go into her apartment. "Uh...