The familiar voice

★★★★★

"Dad, don’t you want to meet Payne?" Dante asked sweetly as he leaned on the seat. They were heading toward their house, the sun casting long shadows on the road ahead.

"Why would I?" Damon questioned nonchalantly, his mind preoccupied with thoughts of Jasmine leaving. There was a certain sensation left within him, an emptiness he couldn't quite shake off. Her departure lingered in his mind, casting a shadow over his usually composed demeanor.

"Not so important," Dante replied, his tone casual but with a hint of mischief. "But since the pretty lady knows me well, you should meet Payne."

Damon's curiosity was piqued, despite his attempt to appear uninterested. "What are you planning at?" he questioned, moving his head slightly to look at his son, trying to gauge his intentions. "You’ve been talking about Payne quite a bit. Is there something I should know?"

"No, nothing special. Since the pretty lady did so many things for me, I think you should do something for Payne as well," D