CHAPTER 154 MY APOLOGIES

"Hey, Stan. I saw your missed calls. What's up?" Claire answered, her voice soft and gentle. "Hey, Claire. I just wanted to check in with you. I realized I made a mistake with the flower I gave you," Stan said, his voice laced with fake concern "A mistake? What do you mean?" Claire asked,pretending she didn’t know what the flower meant "The Marigold. I just found out what it means. I had no idea it symbolized grief and loss. I feel like an idiot," Stan confessed. Claire chuckled, a gentle laugh that put Stan at ease. "It's okay, Stan. I understood what you meant. You were trying to be different, and I appreciate that. You know what, I love yellow.” She lied trying to make him feel better. "Thanks, Claire. I feel like I need to make it up to you. Can I take you out for coffee or dinner sometime?" Stan asked, hoping to redeem himself. "I'd like that, Stan. But for now, let's just focus on our friendship. I have a lot going on in my life, and I need someone like you to talk to,"