It'll Come Naturally novel Chapter 518

"Miss Louisa, I'm sorry. Another time? We'll get together when I'm not so busy." Hearing the commander mention he had been busy all day, Kevin realized that he forgot to call Leena to tell her he had come back from the grassroots unit. He had decided to call her after his shower this morning, but he was too busy to remember it. Kevin wondered if she'd complain about this.

"Well, in this case, Kevin, I'll take a raincheck. And you can drop the 'miss' moniker! Call me Louisa!" Although Louisa was a little arrogant and imperious, she would become thoughtful when she was around a man she liked. So she didn't even let Kevin politely refuse her request.

"Indeed! Kevin, you're not a stranger. You are both young people, so you should feel free to call her by name directly." The commander thought highly of Kevin and liked him very much, because he was as capable as Daisy.

"Okay. Well, I have to leave now. Enjoy your time! I'll get you a birthday gift. Promise," Kevin said and stood up, wondering if Leena had taken good care of herself during these two days when he was away. He was desperate to get home and check on her. He realized she knew how to cook, but she still hadn't gotten used to a lot of things as a daughter born to a rich family.

"Ah! So soon? Kevin, are you sure you can't stay for a while? Or, perhaps we could go together." Louisa wanted Kevin to go with her to the bar, which could also indicate that she was hitting on him.

"No. I think we're headed different ways. Commander, thanks for the nice time. Good night!" Kevin said and took his arm from Louisa's hand naturally. He was unaccustomed to the strong perfume smell that Louisa was wearing. It smelt good, but she put on far too much. It made it hard to breathe.

"Um! Have a safe drive home. Louisa, see him out for me." The commander didn't persuade Kevin to stay, because he knew Kevin must be exhausted after a long journey from the grassroots unit last night. Moreover, he hadn't taken a break all day, so the commander understood how tired he must feel.

"Got it. Kevin, let me walk you to the door!" Louisa said with a big sweet smile, because she thought her dad was giving her an opportunity for her and Kevin to be alone.

"Don't bother. I can see myself out. It's better for you to stay with your friends, Louisa! No, really, have fun!" Kevin declined the commander's proposal, then took his briefcase and rushed out. He didn't want to waste his time on this, so he was gone in a flash as if he were being chased by some predator.

"Hey! Kevin, wait up!" Louisa didn't imagine that Kevin would leave so quickly, so she shouted out his name.

"Never mind. Just let him go. Stay here! Enjoy yourself! You don't see your friends as often as you should. I guess he has other things on his mind." The commander stopped Louisa when she was about to go after Kevin. This would help the young soldier immensely.

Kevin zoomed home, preoccupied with what awaited him at his house. Not until then was he aware of a harsh fact: he would inevitably forget Leena's existence when he got busy with work. He didn't think this was a good habit at all.

Ten o'clock was the right time to start the night life for the people who haunted the clubs, but it was late for Leena, who had been waiting for Kevin the whole night. She laughed at herself and began to eat the cold food in front of her quietly. The good thing was it was still autumn, so cold food was not that hard to swallow for her. When the weather turned it was best to have hot dishes.

Did the food lose its flavor? Or was it too tasteless when eating alone? Leena just took a scant few bites then lost her appetite, not even attempting to touch her chopsticks again.

She thought she had to get used to this lifestyle. Otherwise, it would be very hard for her to endure the solitude in the days that followed. After all, this was just the beginning. She didn't think the man who didn't love her at all would spare her a second thought. He didn't even call her during his two-day absence, which made her realize that she was simply a wife by agreement for him, no feelings there at all.

Kevin stood at the door, hesitated for a second, then took out the key and opened the door. He was worried that a sudden knock at the door might frighten Leena. When he opened the door, he found her sitting there, looking beautiful but gloomy, which was totally different from the way she used to be. At least, in his eyes, she was a glamorous sunshine girl and she shouldn't have a sad look on her face.

"Why are you having dinner so late?" Kevin asked, glancing at his wrist to check the time. It was almost 11 o'clock. He wondered if she would eat her meals this late whenever he wasn't home.

"Oh! You're back. I shopped in the daytime and then had a nap, but overslept. So dinner really didn't get done until recently. Have you had dinner yet? If not, I'll heat them up again for you."