"You know what, scratch that, see you at home!" the message from Damien read.
Confusion furrowed my brow as I read Damien's abrupt change of plans. I glanced around, as if expecting Damien to materialize out of thin air to explain himself.
"Damien?" I muttered to myself, my thumb hovering over my phone as I considered how to respond.
A few moments ticked by before I typed out a reply. "What's happening? Is everything alright?" I sent, my worry palpable in the words.
With a sigh, I slipped my phone back into my purse and continued on my way, my mind swirling with questions and uncertainty.
Briskly, I made my way towards the restaurant where I was supposed to meet Sophia, thoughts of Damien consuming me.
Sophia's brunch invitation flashed on my phone screen, momentarily d
