“I know you still have grudges. If you and Kelly were still together, it so happened that today would be your wedding anniversary.”
“What happened back then … was beyond my control. If you really don’t care anymore, let us treat you to dinner. If there’s anything you need help with, tell us. After all, we're old friends."
I hardly needed to think and was ready to refuse … but suddenly, the candles in front of the shrine flickered. So I smiled faintly and changed my mind.
“Okay.”
Leo was more talkative than before. His small movements also became more frequent.
While talking about a romantic trip with Kelly in Turkey last month, he used his fingers to apply her own lip balm to her lips while waiting for the traffic light.
“Every fall and winter, I have to remind you to use this. Last time, when I kissed you a bit too hard, it bled. When will you learn?”
Kelly swatted his hand away, as if a bit irritated. “Stop fooling around.”
"Ah, Honey. I completely forgot about it. Mac, you don't mind it, right? Kelly and I always act like this."
I interrupted him with extreme patience. “Of course not.”
“I've already seen the two of you rolling in bed back then. Why would I mind something this mild now?”