Chapter 69. Bleeding Heart

KIRA

It surprised me when the next day I received an unexpected phone call. The truth was, I was a bit annoyed with him and didn’t want to answer his messages. But this time I did.

“Hey Kira, it’s been a while since we last talked. How have you been?” said Mark with joy in his voice.

“Hi Mark, I’m doing okay. Just been keeping busy with work and stuff. How about you?”

“Same here. But hey, I was thinking, since it’s been so long since we hung out, maybe we could grab a drink or something today? Just for old times’ sake?” he asked, and I suddenly was at a loss for words.

Remembering he was a part of my losing Maddie stopped me from answering right away. Eventually I did.

“I don’t know Mark. We haven’t talked in a while, and there were some misunderstandings between us before. You know, the trial and stuff”

“I know, and that’s exactly why I want to meet up. It’s time to bury the hatchet and move on from the past. I miss our friendship, Kira. We