DATING

"Huh, where is he? He said he would come here again?" said Elissa, who had been looking at the front yard, waiting for Edgar. She was still thinking about what Edgar said yesterday. He said he would come home every day. But wait for it, the awaited one did not come either.

"You're not waiting for Edgar, are you?" asked Desmond. After yesterday's heated argument, Elissa's father looked unwell. He was wearing a jacket and a scarf.

"No, I'm not. How could I wait for the husband I kicked out," said Elissa. She closed her tablet and put it on the table. Now, she looked at her father, who still seemed so sorry.

"Forgive me for accusing your husband of all sorts!" pleaded Desmond. He then coughed.

"I'll get you something to drink first!" said Elissa. She hurriedly stood up and headed for the kitchen.

Desmond prevented her. He held his daughter's hand and shook his head, telling her to continue sitting beside him. Elissa followed her father's wishes and sat back down. Desmond let out a long b