In the coming days, Xiu didn't know how or when it happened but it had become a very casual thing for Darren to wait for her at the bus stop in the evening. Their short walk back home started getting longer like the things to talk about started increasing.
On this evening, they were yet again walking side by side as Darren asked, "So you'd prefer staying home rather than going out. Why is that?"
Xiu scratched her head as she said, "Because as soon as I step outside the house, I end up spending 200 dollars. And then I have to do a self-review session with my inner self to justify why I wasted that money." When Darren gave her a strange look, he grumbled, "I know I'm weird. You don't have to be so obvious about it."
Darren laughed at her reply and said, "Not weird. Just a bit unique." His words managed to make her feel a little better. "Anyway, one thing that you left behind in this year?"
