DARREN ... "Was Daniel here today?" I asked my grandmother, still unable to believe what she said. My eyes were fixated on Culture since I returned from school. I could feel her unease even though she refused to meet my eyes. My jaws were tightening automatically. I was angry on hearing who was there at my home in my absence. ' Why didn't you tell me about your friend Ren? He made me laugh so hard today. I nearly forgot to take my afternoon medicine because of his jokes.' Grandmother said, smiling fondly. "Really, Granny? Did you like him that much?" I tried to hide the bitterness in my mockery. "Oh yes! Yes. That boy is such a good person." She added. "Oh! Well! In that case granny, I will hate him more." I didn't forget to frown at her. In reality, my statement about him was dir

