"I heard you, and it's fine. You two are childhood friends, it's normal. I was immature before, it won't happen again," I said. "There is no chance," Patrick said.
There was a flicker of panic in Patrick's eyes.
"Won't you have a piece? This cake is really good. Their bakery has improved," I said, cutting a piece for him.
"Vallerie, are you… really not angry? Not upset?"
"Look at you, I said I'm not angry. Everyone has close friends, right?" I smiled.
Patrick looked at me strangely.
"Well, Vallerie, we have a class reunion tonight, and they asked us to bring our partners."
I was speechless. I stuffed a mouthful of cake into my mouth and slowly swallowed it.
I remembered how I used to eagerly ask to attend his gatherings, but he never took me, always finding excuses to go with Samuel.
"I'll pick you up tonight."
"That's… not convenient. I have something tonight," I said.
"Is there something wrong with the company?"
I nodded. I wasn't going to tell him I had enrolled in a TOEFL class to avoid any more drama.
"It's fine and we can make it in time."