"Can we talk?" Ernest asked Zelia, to which she nodded, allowing him to lead her outside after he apologized to their companions and assured them to charge everything on his card, which he left with them. They stood in silence outside, the air thick with tension, until Zelia broke it.
"Where is Lin? I didn't get to talk to her." She turned around, searching for her friend.
"She isn't here. I gave her your contact information and sent her on her way with her friends. I hope I didn't overstep, I just wanted to have a moment alone with you," Ernest replied.
Zelia shook her head. "How do you have my number, No. Never mind. it's fine. just felt how reassured to know I still have someone here who cares for me, and yes I think it's time to talk now that we are calm" she said, her voice trailin
