Chapter 25: Yes

Clara's POV

I woke up still feeling dizzy. I looked around and remembered that I had rushed to my library earlier. "Are you busy, love?" I mind-linked Erik. I was hoping that we could eat lunch together.

"A little. Why what's wrong?" He asked. Worry is evident in his voice.

"Want to eat lunch with you," I said.

"I won't be finishing this work until late afternoon, sweetheart."

I felt dejected, it's been a while since we ate together, so I was hoping we could eat lunch today. "How about we have a dinner date? Hmm?" He added. My feeling of loneliness changed into excitement.

"Of course!" I said. I was not hiding the fact that I was happy at his invitation.

I felt Erik being relieved, and I giggled. "I'll tell you when you have to get ready," He said. I stood up from my sofa and went to the kitchen. I saw Angela chatting with Melissa, sitting at the long table.

"Hi, what's for lunch?" I asked, sitting beside them. Melissa gave me a plate, and Angela served me some food.

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