"I am sorry." Valerie breathed as Preston drove beside her. He was focused on the road. So, he did not see the expression on Valerie's face. Her heart ached for him. But she did not know what more to say.
"Why are you sorry, Valerie?" Although Preston understood what his good friend was trying to do, he still feigned ignorance with an idea to tease her and loosen the mood. "Did you do something behind my back that might potentially harm me? Or what secret are you hiding from me?"
Valerie rolled her eyes at his pathetic attempt to joke with her. But she was still glad that Preston was not too in despair after he failed to get the girl he liked. His friend was smart and strong, and she smiled lightly, praising him for not falling too deep in sadness.
"You guessed it right. I was short of money. So, I was thinking of...." Valerie stopped, allowing the mystery to settle.
