What's funny?

Smiles felt bad for him. Derrick is the only one that has been patient and nice to her and now, she couldn't even do him the favor of returning his love to him, how cruel.

She was sucked in by her guilt when his sudden laughter echoed in the restaurant. Everyone's gaze was on them now but they dare not say a word.

Smile's brow twists in confusion as she stares at the smiling man before her. She wasn't embarrassed, but rather, she was scared the staff would ask for fines or chase them out for disturbing the place. She waited patiently for someone to walk in and say those words she imagined but no one came.

Her gaze lowered, staring at Derrick as if trying to read through him. She just couldn't tell who he was. She has this hunch, telling her there is more to what he has presented before her but somehow, she couldn't pinpoint it.

"What's funny?" She asked nonchalantly. Staring at the man with a carefree attitude. She's realized that if she dares take him seriously, she will surely grow