After giving it enough thought.
Ethan picked up his phone and quickly typed a response to Serenity.
[ I can't come tomorrow, I'm busy, but some other time would works for me.]
A moment later, her reply came through.
[Alright, then we'll invite you over for dinner instead. Would that work?]
Upon getting Serenity responses Ethan hesitated, his fingers hovering over the screen.
[Dinner's fine, but where?]
he typed back.
Her response came almost immediately.
At that moment Damien eye's raised a little.
It was the same restaurant he and Jeremy were just at and Serenity just said It's her father's favorite.
Ethan's lips twitched into a small, ironic smile.
[Alright, see you then,]
he replied, setting the phone back on the nightstand. The coincidence didn't bother him—it was just another piece of the day's odd puzzle.
Ethan lay on his bed, his eyes fixed on the ceiling as his thoughts drifted.
