Chapter 65: Ghosted

"No, I don't intend to go anywhere" I responded to Frank, "But, I would be glad if you take me out for dinner" I glanced at him in a manner I had never done before. "Dinner? Oh, okay... although I have eaten already" he said beaming at me. "You can take a wine while I eat, wouldn't that be great Jessica?" I looked towards her, involving her in our conversation. I didn't want to leave her behind, I also wanted her to contribute. "Well, what can I say? But why outside when you can sit here and have your dinner? I left some in the fridge for you" she said, wearing a crooked smile. "No, I can't eat fried rice this evening" I protested. That was what I saw them eating when I tiptoed down the stairway earlier. "Oh, but how did you know it was fried rice that I cooked. Were you here before?" she wrinkled a brow at me suspiciously. In order not to be caught, I giggled and said, "I never knew before, I only guessed and you just proved my hunch right" I said in a smart manner.