"It was just yesterday that I ran into my old classmate right here. He has been abroad for a long time and a lot of things have changed here. He isn't familiar with many places, so I asked him to meet here. By the way, he just texted me that he got caught up in a traffic jam. We may just have to wait a while until he makes it here. Moore, let's go for a walk!" said Jean.
Moore nodded without much hesitation.
Moore followed behind Jean to several luxury stores that were meant exclusively for men. There was something oddly familiar to him about this.
It suddenly dawned on him that Jean had tricked him into shopping not long ago, and she had spent lavishly for his clothes.
"Jean, you don't have to do this," mumbled Moore. He curved his lips to render a wry smile and continued, "Do you know you can just tell me up front if you want to get some new clothes for me? It's really not necessary to lie about it."
"What are you even talking about? I didn't lie. My classmate will be here soon," retorted Jean. She shot a quick glance at Moore and continued, "And why would I be shopping for you? Your girlfriend would kill me if I was to buy you some clothes."
"Oh? Really? Then, for whom are you buying all of these men's clothes?" Moore gazed at the bags in Jean's hands and questioned with confusion.
"I just buy whatever pleases my eyes!" Jean rolled her eyes and riposted to Moore.
Moore gave Jean an awkward smile, but Jean didn't even honor it with a glance. The air felt eerily awkward between them.
"Jean!" An exciting voice saved them from it momentarily.
Jean rolled her eyes at Moore again. He was unaware of her kindness and consideration to him.
Jean felt gloomy about it because she still hadn't made up her mind regarding whether to share it with him or not.
With all these thoughts running wild in her mind, she lacked the same excitement as Ronald, who had already come over to them. She smiled lightly at Ronald and said, "Here you are!"
"Sorry, I am late. The traffic jam really got me hooked," Ronald explained.
Moore was shocked to see that Ronald was actually here. His eyes trembled at Ronald and Jean back and forth.
'Did I really misinterpret Jean's intentions?
She did come here to meet her schoolmate, ' thought Moore.
Ronald wasn't expecting to see Moore too. His smile froze when he saw Moore standing right next to Jean. However, he regained his composure very quickly and asked, "Jean, won't you introduce us?"
"Yeah, right! This is my friend Moore Bai," Jean pointed at Moore and introduced. Then, she turned to Moore and said, "This is my classmate from primary school about whom I told you earlier. His name is Ronald Zhang." She purposely spoke with a slow pace while introducing Ronald.
Jean's little trick successfully made Moore feel even more awkward.
"Hello, nice to meet you!" To leave the awkwardness behind, Moore exchanged pleasantries with Ronald.
"Hello, nice to meet you too!" Ronald politely shook Moore's hand and smiled. He suggested, "Shall we go find a cafe and chit chat?"
"Sounds great!" Jean agreed. She directed Ronald to the Left Bank Cafe nearby.
Jean didn't care so much to look at Moore. He was left behind. Hiding his uneasiness, he gave a wry smile and followed.
'It seems I stepped on Jean's toe, ' he thought to himself.
'I shouldn't have questioned Jean's intentions regarding taking me to the Wanda Plaza.
Those men's clothes she bought misled me. She had tricked me before, and I merely assumed she planned on doing it again.
I never for once couldn't think she actually was going to meet a classmate named Ronald right here.
But, this guy...' Moore's train of thoughts trailed off.
Clearly, Moore didn't trust Ronald. Then he quickly caught up with them.
Three of them sat down. None of them said a word after they ordered their drinks. It was indeed a moment of utter silence.
Finally, Ronald leaned in to break the silence. He looked at Jean and uttered, "Jean, I hope you don't mind me asking. Is he your boyfriend?"
Ronald had a lot going on in his mind too. 'Although Jean introduced Moore as a friend, I can see that the brands of the bags in Jean's hands are all for men.
Therefore, Jean might just have been shopping for him. They can't probably be normal friends.
Or else, she wouldn't be shopping for him.
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