In the following days, Ariel made little passes to Marco both openly and secretly. Marco foolishly went ahead and put meaning to her actions while daydreaming about the day he could get her laid.
Also, the distance between Ariel and Raymond seemed to expand. Though she continued with everything she usually did and did not avoid him, it was clear that she was trying her best not to get involved with him if it didn't have to do with her act.
"It's been a week." Raymond said and a startled Ariel raised her head from her food.
They were having dinner but she did not think he'd suddenly bring up that issue while they were eating. How was she going to stomach her food now?
"I..."
"I need a response from the other party, White." Raymond said, confusing her but at the same time, relieving her. He wasn't talking to her. He wasn't talking about Marco.
