The three of us took our time on the balcony, sitting out there for what felt like hours. Daphne clearly needed the time away from her Mom, and I was happy to oblige. We talked and laughed as we used to before all this drama started.

I couldn't help but feel that Daphne was slowly drifting away from the two of us. I hated the feeling and wished I could suppress it but instead it remained.

Around two hours later, Daphne stood from the table. Her Mom had been blowing up her cellphone, even though Daphne told her she'd be hanging out with me.

"I still have to convince her...