Intrusions and Illusions

“You’ll agree with me that Anthony’s girlfriend is a beauty,” Damian said from across Ranya, munching on the pizza they had brought to Ranya’s home.

He was already clad in Ranya’s clothes. “Why are you telling me that?” Ranya asked, annoyed. This was why he didn’t want Damian around. He’s a pain in the ass.

“You were ogling at her, too. I saw you continuously glaring at the pretty woman,” Damian continued, ignoring Ranya’s displeased snort.

“Go to bed now and leave me to do my work,” Ranya replied, picking up his laptop.

“Her name is Calista; did you know that?” Damian persisted. “How can your brother’s girlfriend have the same name as the young lady you were looking for, huh?”

“I will not tell you again, Damian. Go to bed now, or I will be forced to push you out of my space tonight.”

“I’m only trying to talk to you, seeing as you might need company.”

“I don’t need your company. Go to bed now.”

Damian sighed and stood up from the sofa, prepared to leave Ranya to his work, when his pho