She took out a box from her pocket, and inside was a Casio watch.
My watch had been broken for over half a year, and I had been wanting to buy a new one.
It took Lara half a year to realize it?
Or she had realized it, but she pretended that she didn't know?
Lara saved money for half a year to buy Austin an entry-level Rolex for his birthday last year.
What did she say at that time?
She said, "Austin is an adult, and he should look decent when he's out. Besides, as his friend, I can't be so stingy!"
"Danny, sorry for standing you up yesterday.
"It's just... It was raining heavily, and Austin broke his leg. As a friend, I felt bad if I didn't take care of him. You don't mind, do you?"
In the past, I'd definitely mind.
But now I had thought it through. What was the big deal?
Besides, this had happened countless times already.
"You don't need to explain. I get it. One will feel indeed helpless if he's hurt and alone. You should be with him. Alright then. I have to go to work. Talk to you..."
"Danny..." Lara pulled my sleeve and wouldn't let me go.
"Anything else?"
"I haven't had breakfast yet!" She closed her eyes. Finally, she decided to say.