25~Zachary

I introduced Hannah to Trisha, my long time friend who I hardly ever saw due to her working far away from me.

"This is my wife, Hannah. Hannah, meet Trisha, she's an old friend." I said.

"I had no idea your wife is part Asian. She's so cute." Trisha said, stretching her hand forward for a handshake.

"Thank you. It's nice to meet you. Zach has never mentioned you though." Hannah said, turning to me.

"It never came up?" I let out a nervous chuckle. She smiled. It was a wry one.

"I'll just tour around the office while you two talk." Hannah said and left before I could say anything.

"Have a seat." I gestured at the three sitter couch situated at one side of the room.

"How's work?" Trisha asked me, settling down to give me a full view of her face.

"Great. How's life treating you?" I responded in the same lighthearted manner.

"It's good." She said with a smile. "Heard about Hex?"

"Yeah. Sad..." I said, feigning pity.

"I'm sure he'll be out in no time." She asserted.

"You think?” I arched a