Rejection

Ben’s father and mother herded the children out of Roman’s car immediately after the driver stopped the car in front of their house.

Ben’s father gave Roman a knowing look and sceretive smile and Roman fought the urge to groan out loud. What the hell was wrong with the old man?

“Listen, Heidi. Can we talk for a bit?” Roman asked Heidi, who smiled at him, apparently having forgotten that she was ma