Catherine stared at Jonas for a long time, hoping that he would tell her it was just a joke, but he didn’t. His expression remained serious and she felt something inside her heart that she shouldn’t be feeling at all. While it could be true that she was not committed with him, they were supposed to be together for three months and she meant daily for the entire duration. No absenses or excuses. “I don’t think I like the idea that you won’t have lunch with me today,” she voiced out her disappointment after Jonas announced his plans for lunch.

“It’s just for today Kate,” he explained. Every month, when...