AVALINE

I halted when I saw another chair beside him that I swear was not there when I came in the first time.

My hands were cold as I brought the spoonful of rice and dish closer to his mouth. Will I wait here a long time because he’s busy?

But I didn’t have to wait five seconds. He casually took food from the spoon I was holding as if we did this every day.

He slightly turned his face towards me while still keeping his eyes on the laptop every time he finished swallowing what I fed him.

I ...