I took a sip of my water, trying to do something to escape the unsettling silence that had settled as Claudia and Victoria left. I didn't know how much comfort I was drawing from their presence until they left. It was like someone turned on the AC as I suddenly started to feel the chill of the restaurant, notice the weird looks I got from the customers and waiters as my walking stick was placed by my side.
I took in a deep breath to calm myself, trying to think of a way to start up some conversation, but I only thought of the wrong things.
“Your friends are truly beautiful.” Mr Andrew commented offhandedly, then he waved for a waiter who was passing by to come around.
“Friends?” I had to ask. Claudia was the only friend that he had seen me with today and Victoria – even though she hadn'
