“That is to be expected of a person who lost his only friend,” suggested Elijah. “When I had to face Ross’s death, I was pretty devastated too.”
“I don’t know what I’ll do without Emanuel in the game,” Philomena smiled at Emanuel.
Frustrated with her continuing flirtatious remarks, I told her, “You shouldn’t bother yourself with him. For all I know, he’ll do just fine without you.”
“That’s mean,” she spoke as if I hurt her feelings.
Upon watching her bogus frown which indicated that I hurt her, I smiled, “It’s mean but true.”
Philomena then quickly turn to him, tucked at the sleeve of his jacket and then asked him, “Is Harriet telling me the truth? You don’t care about me?”
“She’s only messing with you. You’re like a younger sister to me. Obviously, I would be devastated to los
