Chapter 24

• Benson twisted his face and held his lips together after Alita greeted him. They hadn't talked that much in about two weeks, so it surprised him that she came to welcome him and say more than welcome. She asked about his day at work and if he had issues with anybody or not. He missed that warmth. It has only been cold and pale lately.
• He was still speechless when he dropped his briefcase on the couch. He saw the bottle on the ground and looked at her, internally blaming the alcohol for the welcome he got, which he was thankful for. She held her fingers in front of her, pursed her lips, and looked away.
• "Oops, you caught me," she said while playing with a strand of her hair, slowly swaying her body playfully. You might have been wondering why you are running low on a particular favorite brand of wine. Well, there you have it, "she pointed at the bottle on the ground. "Yep, I might have been drinking one or two bottles a week," she mentally counted, shaking her finger in a twirl before placing it on her haw while she looked upwards. "Maybe more but..." She bit her lower lip and blinked numerous times at him.