Chapter 11: Curiosity kills the cat
"What?" I parroted. Did he say he wants me to know me more? What's that mean? "Why?"
I stared directly at his eyes to find at least some answers to my question when he just stood and stared at me and didn't answer my questions. But later on, he drew out a smile. After a while, he answered.
He shrugged. "I don't have companions to have lunch with me. So I'm asking you."
"You can go to lunch on your own." I started to emerge out of the room and felt him following me. I couldn't help the feeling of annoyance towards him. For sure, he's going to insist himself.
"How about you, Ms. Hitherway? Do you have companions with you?"
"Yes, I have. I have Charlie to eat with me." Lie.
"Can I go with you? For sure, Charlie won't mind, right?"
I stopped walking
