The cafeteria was filled with chatter and clinking trays.
Between bites, Nari gleefully spilled the marriage secret to Minji, dramatizing every detail until Hana's ears burned.
When Hana's phone buzzed, she glanced at the unsaved number.
"Hello?"
A voice, smooth and warm: "Hello, young woman."
Her lips curved instantly. "Kai…"
Minji and Nari leaned in, giggling like children.
"The way you said my name almost makes me think you missed me," Kai teased.
"I did."
Silence. Then a soft chuckle. "I'll come pick you up. Wait for me."
When the call ended, Hana's blush betrayed her.
"Caught red-handed!" Nari squealed.
"I'm not blushing." Hana strode away, but the redness deepened.