Chapter 9 8: Unwelcome Guests

• Taddeo took me to a famous restaurant. As the waiter greeted us, we were promptly led to our table, which I think Taddeo reserved for us ahead of time. I smiled thinly, as my mind kept drifting back home. Since Arcel left earlier, I haven't seen him again. Not that I want us to cross paths again tonight. It's difficult.
• We ordered our food. Taddeo initiated the conversation. It felt strange that his demeanor towards me suddenly changed, but I just let it be. I couldn't think of anything to say to him, so instead of us both being swallowed by silence, I'd rather have him speak. Whatever his reason for the change, it's in my favor.
• In the midst of our conversation, I noticed his phone lighting up beside him. That's something I've observed, he seems unable to be separated from his phone. He didn't pay attention to it, so I thought it might not be important. But as I kept seeing it light up repeatedly, as if someone was calling him, I couldn't help but sneak a peek to see who it was.