Chapter 3
My phone suddenly rang.
I didn't know who was calling, but I was in a very bad mood now!
"Hello? Who is this? And what do you want?"
"Miss Calvert, hello. It's me, Gordon."
I remembered Gordon, so I sounded less careless and casual.
"I'm sorry, Mr. Fowler. You're calling me because..."
I didn't finish my words, but he seemed to understand what I wanted to say.
He chuckled, "Miss Calvert, I'm calling to fulfill yesterday's promise. Would you honor me with a dinner tonight?"
Hearing his words, I thought, I said that yesterday because I didn't want to embarrass him. He took it seriously? Well, fine. Never mind.
Then, I said to Gordon, "Alright. I promised to treat you. Let's meet at Spring Restaurant."
"Okay, Miss Calvert. See you there."
"Okay, bye-bye."
After hanging up the phone, I sighed helplessly in my heart, Oh, no. I already have a boyfriend, don't I? It doesn't feel right for me to go on a blind date with someone else.
No. No. I'm just inviting someone to dinner to apologize. It's not a blind date.
Later, I arrived at Spring Restaurant. "Mr. Fowler, sorry for the waiting. The traffic was heavy." I scratched my head and looked at Gordon apologetically.
"It's okay. I just arrived," Gordon smiled and gestured for me to sit down.
Then, he said, "Miss Calvert, don't call me Mr. Fowler. It's too formal. Just call me Gordon."
I handed him the menu and said, "Okay, Gordon. You can call me Isabel."
Gordon smiled. Soon, all the dishes were served.
The waiter said with a smile, "Miss, sir, hope you'll enjoy this meal."
Just as I was about to pick up the food, I casually looked up and saw a pair of pitiful eyes.
I thought to myself, Oh, no. This is bad.
"I'm sorry, Gordon. I think I need to use the washroom now."
I smiled apologetically at Gordon and then got up to walk to Trey.
"Trey, what are you doing here? I just came to have dinner with him."
Resignedly, I held Trey's hand and walked to a corner.
He said, "Isabel, you're my girlfriend, but you didn't have dinner with me. Now, you're even having a blind date with someone else."
Trey sounded aggrieved, and I suddenly felt very guilty.
I hurriedly explained, "It's not a blind date. I just wanna apologize to him for the misunderstanding yesterday. Sorry."
After saying so, I tiptoed and wanted to pat Trey's head. However, I was only 5.3 feet tall and was a bit short in front of him.
Just as I felt embarrassed and was about to put down my hand, Trey squatted down. Seeing this, I didn't hesitate and reached out to touch his head, thinking, Oh my. It's so soft and fluffy. So nice. I love it.
A few seconds later, I withdrew my hand and said with a solemn face, "Okay, I'll go back after finishing this dinner. You go back to your seat and wait for me. I'll take you home later."
Trey's eyes lit up, shining brightly. Seeing this, I felt that I loved him more.
Feeling inexplicably better in my heart, I hummed a song as I walked back to my seat.
I looked at the untouched food and said, "Gordon, let's enjoy these dishes, shall we?" I also picked up the fork and knife and prepared to eat.
"Sure. Please." As Gordon spoke, he made a gentlemanly gesture.
While we were eating, none of us spoke. Soon, we finished our meal.
Then, I asked, "Gordon, how do you like the food here? Do you like them?"
Gordon replied, "Of course. Isabel, may I have the pleasure of going shopping and watching a movie with you?"
I glanced at Trey, who was waiting for me not far away, and declined Gordon's invitation.
"Sorry, Gordon, my friend is still waiting for me."
"That's a shame. Then Isabel, see you next time."
"See you."
I watched Gordon leave and then breathed a sigh of relief.
I turned and walked towards Trey. As I expected, I saw the pitiful look in his eyes again.
I couldn't help but sigh, reaching out and holding his hand as if I had done it a thousand times.
Trey said, "Isabel, you didn't tell him that I'm your boyfriend."
I replied, "You need to give me some time. We've only known each other for two days, okay?"
But Trey murmured, "It's 22 years."
I didn't hear clearly and asked, "Did you say something?"
"Nothing. Isabel, let's go home." With that, Trey added in his heart, Go back to our home.
The shadows of the two of us gradually merged under the setting sun.
Chapter 4
"Isabel, will you stay and accompany me?"
Trey was actually acting cute just to let me stay!
As a result, my refusal turned into a "yes" as it came out of my mouth.
I thought to myself, I'm not that kind of promiscuous woman, am I?
How can I stay at someone else's home for the night? I mean, he's a man, and I'm a woman! I must be crazy.
But since I've already said yes, then I can only...
I immediately called my bestie, Adriana, to come over.
"Hey, I've sent you the address. Come over quickly."
After hanging up the phone, I turned my head and saw a pitiful look in Trey's eyes. It was as if he was accusing me of calling someone else over, even if that was his own sister.
I explained, "It'll be too boring if it's just the two of us. With Adriana, the three of us can play cards together!"
At the same time, I praised myself in my heart, Well done! Must give myself a thumbs up.
I didn't refuse Trey, and I also ensured my...safety.
After Adriana arrived, she first said to me in a slightly angry tone, "Are you drunk? Call me here to play cards with you? I was flirting with a super handsome guy!"
Although I also like beautiful women, I didn't feel much guilt upon hearing her accusations. After all, I was immune to them.
I said to her, "Just cut the crap. We'll play Truth or Dare.
"Oh, no. It's me. I choose Truth."
Adriana raised her hand directly and said, "I'll ask the question! Isabel, what kind of man do you like?"
I glared at Adriana, complaining in my heart, Seriously? You already knew it. Why bother asking?
But still, I answered, "Tall and handsome man. Over 6 feet tall, with eight-pack abs, a house, a car, and a lot of money."
"Wow, isn't that my brother? He's yours now."
Adriana smiled cunningly.
"Shut up. He's already mine," I said casually.
As my voice fell, both of them looked at me in surprise. It was only then that I realized what I had said just now.
There was a hint of guilt and relief in Adriana's eyes.
And Trey's eyes were full of joy, but there was also a hint of guilt in them.
I didn't know what they were guilty of.
Shaking my head slightly, I stopped thinking and continued playing.
"Well, Adriana, it's your turn this round. So tell me, are you hiding something from me? Hmm?"
I stared at Adriana with sharp eyes, but she seemed a little evasive.
"How could there be any? I chose Dare. I'll drink three glasses of wine."
In the third round, Trey lost, and I asked him, "You've been sticking to me, like glue. Do you really love me?"
Trey's eyes showed no evasion, filled with devotion. "Isabel, I love you more than my own life."
"But we've only known each other for two days, and I'm pretty sure I haven't seen you before."
Just as Trey was about to reply, Adriana quickly interrupted, "Alright, stop. You can only ask one question."
I felt that things were getting stranger, and the mystery was getting bigger. I was really puzzled.
I wanted to ask more, but suddenly, I had a splitting headache.
It was as if something wanted to break free in my head, but I just couldn't recall anything.
Trey and Adriana looked at each other and then carried me into the room. I seemed to hear something.
"Don't go to your room. There are too many things from your past!" It was Adriana's voice.
"It's okay. They're all hers anyway." This was Trey's voice.
"But it's not the time yet. Put them away."
"Adriana, I really can't stand it anymore. I want her to get back her memories, but I can't bear to see her in pain. Every minute without her is like torture to me!"
"I know. I can understand you. If she didn't love you, she wouldn't have pushed you away back then. She loved you to the core. You have to believe that she will fall in love with you again!"
Hearing their conversation, I wondered, What are they talking about? Why can't I understand any of their words?
"Oh, my head. It hurts so much." When I woke up, my mind was blank for a few seconds, and I knocked on my head a few times with my hand.
"You woke up." Adriana helped me up. "Why didn't you tell us you had a headache? It really scared us."
Trey also said to me, "Isabel, are you okay? Don't do that again, okay? Don't think about those things."
I chuckled, "I'm fine now. Sorry for making you worry."
Then, I changed the subject and asked, "So tell me, what are you hiding from me? If you don't want to end our friendship, tell me everything."
Adriana hesitated and looked at Trey.