Aaron
I arrive home directly from the hospital. It’s not necessary for me to be there right now, so I’m focusing on helping Charlene with hospital matters from my home office. Before coming, I informed my staff to prepare the house and mentioned I’d be bringing a guest.
“Hello!” I call out as I enter the living room and see Katya sitting there.
“Hi, Aaron,” she responds with a shy smile.
It’s fascinating how different she is from her brother, Mauri. While my friend is outgoing and confident, his sister is reserved and quiet.
“Have you had dinner?” I ask.
She shakes her head. “I was waiting for you. The truth is, I don’t like eating alone. But if you’d rather I don’t wait in the future, just let me know. I don’t want to be a bother.”
I shake my head. “Come on, let’s have dinner and c
