Table for Three

The atmosphere at the table froze for a few seconds until I stood up, grabbed my phone, and walked to the bedroom to answer it.

"Serena, I had lunch with the higher-ups from my department today and didn't get a chance to call you. Do you have any plans tonight?" Roman's gentle voice came through, sincere and warm.

I thought for a moment and replied, "I was thinking of making some sweet rice balls