"You and I are strangers . . . classmates at most . . . You've already repaid me yesterday by allowing me into your home and invited me to dinner . . . We are . . . even."
". . ."
". . ."
Eric thought that Evangeline would get angry and leave. Surely, she got the underlying meaning behind his words. He wanted her out of his unit. She was proud and arrogant and didn't take kindly to anyone who made her feel degraded and shame. Therefore, it was only natural that she would storm out. It was expected.
But to his astonishment, she laughed. Her laughter resonated inside the room, and he was stunned at the sight of her laughing face.
It was not an exaggerated laugh, more like a burst of giggles from a little girl first time doing a successful prank.
"Oh Eric, if you wanted to chase me out, no need to be so polite about it." Evangeline chortled before wiping away the tears in her eyes.
