“Dinner? With you?” I closed my eyes as my pang went through my heart, and I winced. Really, Sade? What were you expecting? That he would leave his work and come back early just because you asked him to? Perhaps being comfortable has made me lose my sense of perspective. “Y-you don't have to if you’re busy, sir,” I said, trying to fix this. “No, no, that wasn't what I meant,” he said, sighing. “I was just surprised. I thought you wanted space.”“This is your home, sir. You don't have to leave to give me space.”“So that’s why you wanted to have dinner with me?” Why… why did he sound disappointed? I shook my head even though he couldn't see me. “No, sir. I just… I…”When I couldn't complete the words, he helped me out and said, “I’ll be home in thirty minutes. Let me conclude things here.” “Re-really, sir?” I asked, my voice high. “You’ll be here?”“Yeah. See you soon.” The call ended, and I just stared at the phone. He’ll be here? He’ll really have dinner with me, even though
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