Chapter 39

I quickly shut my mouth and watched the awkward situation unfold before me. “Yes, that is correct ma’am,” Warren answered politely, giving me a small smile in an effort to comfort me. “Oh, please call me Ella,” my mom said with a wave of her hand while she showed off her pearly whites. This action caused my eyes to widen again. “May I ask you two a favor?” “Anything,” Charles said while getting up and standing awkwardly, crossing his arms above his chest. “Please help Miss Feli with the soup and if you guys want,” She added a wave of her hand, motioning to all the boys. “You may eat as well. Feli’s chicken and corn soup is amazing.” “Thank you, Ella,” Warren and Charles said with a nod of their heads in appreciation. I watch their retreating backs before I turned to my mom with the best look of apology I could muster. “Mom, I could explain – “ I started lamely, looking everywhere but her eyes before I stuttered. “U-um, these b-boys were, uh, helping me s-study.” A long moment of silenc