ELENA “Pass me the salt, please.” Cheryl pointed at the little container behind me. I reached for it and passed it to her. The meatballs and spaghetti she was preparing had the most delicious smell. She was almost done, and I couldn't wait to have my hands on them. I was ravenous!“It's almost ready,” Cheryl announced with an excitement that even I was feeling. She glanced back. “Do we eat here or go to the dining room?”“Is it just the two of us?” I asked.She did that thing where she looks away when asked a hard or awkward question. “Well, Leo is busy, I think. Besides, we're having a girls' talk. So it's only right for it to be just us.” She smiled, but that was the most half-assed and painful smile I've seen in a while. But I didn't wanna uncomfort her uncomfortable by probing, so I just played along. “Sure, sounds good actually.”I helped her dish the food out, and we both sat on the love-shaped stools, feasting on her delicious meal. Halfway done with my meal, I couldn't
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