Chapter 42

Rena

"So you're not going to tell me anything about yourself? I mean, you literally know everything about me, and you've witnessed shitty aspects of my life that not even Corey has witnessed, but yet, I know literally nothing about you, aside from your name and what you do for a living," I say to Leo, who was busy pouring himself another glass of wine.

"So did you propose that we drink together just to get me to talk about myself?" he asks.

"No, of course not! I just felt like having a drink to clear my mind, and since you're not working today, I thought it'd be nice to have you join me. Besides, it's always better to drink with a friend than to drink alone. It helps you feel less lonely," I reply, muttering the last part, and he chuckles.

"Are you lonely?" he asks.

"Me? Lonely? How can I be lonely when I have you around? I tease him playfully, and he lets out an even louder laugh.