CHAPTER 8

In the past few days, I noticed something different from Ryan. He always goes home late.

I just brushed it off thinking maybe he has a lot of work in school. I know teaching could be so demanding that's why I don't intervene with his job so much.

"Hello Chris?"

"Hey babe, will you go home early later?"

"I can't my advisory class has a practice for the cheer dance competition. After that my co-teacher's and I will be having our diner"

"Uh okay. What time will you be home then?"

"I think I'll be home around 11 or 10 pm"

"That's too late. Anyway I'll just sleep ahead. I was thinking to cook if you'll go home early"

"Sorry babe. I'll make it up to you next time"

I am at the supermarket when someone called my name. When I check who it was, I recognise the girl.

"Ruby?"

"Good thing you still remember me. How are you? I heard from Ryan that you're expanding your restaurant"

"Yes. I have plans but not too soon. I still need to save up. By the way, is the practice of the students in your school done?"

"Practice?"

"Yah, Ryan told me he will be watching over his advisory class for their practice. Aren't you an advisory teacher?"

"I am. Ryan and I are both adviSers of Grade 9 but there is no practice yet"

"Oh really? Okay"

Ruby left to buy something at the nearby pharmacy while I am now wondering why Ryan lied to me.

That night, Ryan went home late but I didn't bothered asking him where he came from. I just let it pass.