Chapter 40

I suddenly felt very small. If only she knew what my life was really like outside of our little dinner ritual. What would she think of me then? Would she even be talking to me? Oh, where did I even think this was going? I decided to put those thoughts aside and concentrate on the soup.

"This is delicious!" I said. "Where did you get it?"

"The soup? I made it. I always make a big batch and freeze some."

"No kidding? I thought soup only came from a can."

She smiled, as if I were telling a joke. I wasn't, but that didn't stop me from enjoying her smile.

"You have a beautiful smile, Miranda." I complemented, "It's not just on your lips, but your whole face lights up."

"Thank you, Annie," she said.

"Oh, I'm gonna be sick," said the strange man, and then continuing in a mocking tone, "your whole face lights up." Who was this jerk?

"Richard what the hell are you doing here?" Miranda scowled. Whoa, holy shit, she was pissed! Ten bucks says he's the ex.