After running into David a few days ago, Layla had resolved to put it out of her mind. It had been a chance coincidence, once, and she wasn't about to let it bother her.
Everyone made these kinds of mistakes so every once in a while, where they spoke to someone they shouldn't have. It was over and she wouldn't think too much over it. And in any case, she had a few things to do today.
She hadn't bought enough groceries when she'd been out the first time, and though she would love to blame her interaction with David on that, she had only run into David after she had completed her shopping. So, today she had to set out again.
"We're out of groceries again," Layla told Henry the next morning.
"I'm not surprised," Henry told her, as he gathered his dirty dishes into the sink. Since Layla had cooked, Henry cleaned. "You bought very little things the last time, afraid of spending too much?
His voice was teasing, so Layla assumed that it was fine.
