Chapter 169 - Tragedy & Comedy (1/2)
Beyond the horizon, the last rays of the sun illuminated the sky. In the far distance, as the silhouette of the skyline pierced through the warm glow, Darren alighted from the car before a beautiful family home.
Right after getting out of the company, he was supposedly 'kidnapped' by Asher. However, what he wasn't expecting was seeing his old friends waiting for him. He looked at Asher who shrugged his shoulders.
Darren looked back at the trio before him and waved at them saying, ”It's been a long time.”
The first to engulf him in a bear hug was Xavier Brown. Darren hit his shoulder saying, ”Xav, are you trying to kill me? Let go already!”
”If Xav had held his first wife with this enthusiasm, I'm sure he wouldn't have to go through that divorce battle,” hearing that usual sarcastic voice Darren couldn't hold up his laughter.
However, Xavier wasn't that amused to hear that remark as he turned to look at Calista and said, ”Cali, can you be a little sensitive?”
Calista took a bite of the chicken wing in her hand and said, ”I'm a doctor, honey. Being sensitive is my job. You can't expect me to keep that professional attitude in my personal life.” Then her eyes turned to Darren and she went on, ”Regi, good to see that you still remember our faces.”
Darren shook his head at her, ”Good to see you too, Cali.”
Before Calista could open her mouth to drop another sarcastic remark, Nelly stopped her as she greeted Darren and said, ”Regan, ignore her. Her patient died today, so she's in a mood.”
”Oh, that explains why Cali drove her Harley today,” said Xavier joining the conversation again. He tried to give her a hug which she skillfully avoided while he said, ”Darling, you can't possibly save everyone. Stop thinking about it already.”
”For the first time, Xav has said something sensible,” said Asher as he walked to Nelly's side and gave a kiss on her temple. ”Anyways, let's go inside. Nelly has cooked a lavish meal for us tonight. You guys will love it.” He looked down and smiled at his wife.
”Oh, I thought you called me for dinner but apparently, Ash and Nelly are actually trying to show-off their marriage. I knew I shouldn't have come,” snorted Calista while leaning close to Darren and saying, ”So tell me Regi, did you learn to show off from these two?”
Darren knew she was referring to the photo he uploaded of Xiu and him. As he was reminded of that night, he laughed and replied, ”I didn't have to learn that. If the girlfriend is like my Sweets, anyone would want to show off.”
Calista held her chest and with a look of torment on her face said, ”I can't take this anymore. I never thought I'd hear this from you.” She looked at Xavier and Asher before saying, ”I expected these two to be the lovesick fools but you?” She shook her head in disappointment, ”I can't believe you changed so much.”
Darren ruffled her seaweed-like hair playfully as he said, ”When you'll get in a relationship, I'll ask you then.”