Tea Cake And Janie Novels & Stories

When she returned to Zen Residence, she saw two people on the couch the moment she stepped into the living room. Zennie got up hurriedly and timidly greeted her. “Hi, Madam Baker…” Janine was indifferent and shifted her gaze to Kate. The latter put down her cup of coffee and got up to welcome her with a smile. “Janine, long time no see!” “It’s been a long time, for sure.” Janine scanned her up and down. “The last time we met was during my divorce with Henry, wasn’t it?” Kate’s smile froze. It took a while for her to say, “Janine, actually… Well, I didn’t know Henry was in the midst of a divorce with you when I met him.

“Anyway, I’ll just go to your house tomorrow or maybe a little later than that.” “Don’t bother. I’m not alone anyway, and most of the time, I’ll be working here in the office and attending my online classes,” Kate said and smiled. Her secretary came in with the cups of coffee afterward. “Oh, the coffee.” Jan’s mother just wagged her hand. “I’m sorry, I forgot to tell you that I’m not into coffee.” “Oh.” Kate cupped her mouth. “I’m sorry I forgot you prefer tea.” Jan’s mother laughed and caressed her arm.

For dessert, Keiji gave me something that looked like a giant drop of water—it's called a raindrop cake, and it just melts in your mouth. "Tate, you have to try this," I said, reaching over to get a spoonful of his squid-ink soft serve. Tate tasted my dessert but wasn't too impressed. "Your tongue is black," Beth laughed. After dessert, Tate paid for everyone's food despite their protests. I didn't protest. We were getting ready to leave when I noticed Keiji speaking softly to Joe near the counter. I saw Shane walking toward them with an angry, jealous look on his face. I tapped Tate's shoulder, pointing to Shane so he could intervene, but before he could react, Shane pushed Keiji away from