Chapter 89 Player One Has Left the Game

*Nicoli*

“Ah, you can’t?” Nicoli didn’t try to hide his disappointment. It was the worst thing he could hear all day. And he had been looking so forward to it- he even ate fast so he could come back.

I even got hiccups. Nicoli kicked the ground before throwing on the most prominent pout. It seemed to move Ana, but not enough to change her mind.

“I’m sorry.” Ana’s voice vibrated into the cup. It did sound remorseful, but Nicoli didn’t want an apology.

I want to play!

“Boo!” Nicoli watched Ana close the window and step away. And with that, she was gone. They would not play for the rest of the day.

Because she wants alone time, Nicoli repeated with a pause. What does that even mean? Nicoli didn’t need alone time- not when Ana was back.

I still want to play. Nicoli kicked a dandelion to throw up the seeds. The seeds threw up into the air and to Hidi’s face. She moved to blow on them.

“Come, Nicoli, we can still play.” Hidi was still in good spirits. But Nicoli refused.

“It’s no fun with