Leap OF Fate novel Chapter 19

Justin kept turning and tossing on his bed. Unable to catch sleep, he stood up and walked out of the balcony. He took deep several breaths. Today’s events got out of his control. Who would have thought that his brother will barge into his office and reveal their relationship to Serene?

He pinched his glabella, then let out a sneer. And what the fuck is up with his brother-in-law? Why does he seem to want to get close to his ex-girlfriend again?

He hated the way he called her. “Shen…” he imitated the familiar way Bryan addressed Serene. It’s like a code name that they share. The insinuated intimacy added fuel to his irritation.

Then he recalled the mocking comment Serene made when Chester addressed Bryan.

“Dear? Really? Can’t you be more original?”

Is that what they called each other? The more he thought about the previous day's events, the tighter his chest became.

“Fuck,” he loudly cursed. He took his phone and dialed a number. “Where are you?” he immediately asked, not even bothering to say a greeting. “Got it, wait for me.”

He quickly changed his clothes and drove to the address he received.

It was one of the Hyacinth City’s high-end bars. He got out of his car and gave his key to the valet. With confident steps he walked in the bar, giving no care to the ogling eyes of those he passed by. After a short while, he found the person he’s looking for.

“Justin,” a tall Japanese looking man waved at him.

“Dylan,” Justin nodded at him unsmiling.

After a quick pat on each other’s back, Dylan ordered drinks for him. “So, what brings you here?” Dylan asked, his lips stretching to a naughty smile. He just gave him a side-way look, took the drink from the server and drank it in a single gulp.

“Let me guess,” Dylan teased, unperturbed by his narrowed eyes. Stroking his chin, he studied Justin then blurted, “Girl problem?” His brows hitched a little. His naughty smile did not leave his lips even when he lifted his glass of scotch to his lips.

Justin did not answer and just turned his back from him and leaned forward to the railings. With his forearms resting on the railings, he’s able to see the happenings on the dance floor.

He signaled the server to refill his glass. Meanwhile, Dylan looked at him amusedly. “Man, are you not gonna speak? You’ll not look for me if you did not want to talk about something. After all, that’s what I, your handsome best friend, am here for, right?”

As he was about to open his mouth to snap something at Dylan, his eyes narrowed further when they caught something from the floor below them.

She was wearing a midnight blue dress that tightly fit her body. It clung on her, highlighting her curves. Her hair tied up in a bun, exposing her long neck. On her ears swung two golden tassels. They swayed with her every move.

They give each other a friendly peck on the cheeks as people in the circle they used to belong to would do to greet each other. Serene surveyed him and smilingly said, “Still gorgeous!”

Dylan gave a shy smile and replied “Ditto”.

Remembering that he had somebody tailing him, he looked back to find Justin watching them from the bar, his hands in his pocket. “Let me introduce you to my best friend,” he whispered in her ears.

Justin’s hands balled in a fist as he watched Dyan and Serene. From where he stood, the two seemed to be very intimate. Dylan’s arm was on her waist while his lips were dangerously close to her ears, obviously whispering something. Not to mention the quick embrace and the peck on each other’s cheeks they gave each other. “I’ll punch this man black and blue later,” he muttered.

Holding Serene’s hand, Dylan approached Justin, oblivious to the murderous thoughts his best friend had for him. When they stopped, Serene looked at the man in front of her and her brows couldn't help but knit together. Why does it have to be him again?

“Shen, this is my best friend Justin” Dylan gestured to Justin and looked at Serene with a toothy smile. Justin snorted inwardly to the way Dylan addressed her.

“I know him,” Serene spoke in Dylan’s ears. He looked at her, surprised. “He was my boss.” Her explanation was short but precise. Justin’s brows raised a little, noticing the tense she used to describe their relationship.

“Oh,” Dylan was a bit surprised. He did not know that the two already knew each other, but also quickly recovered and shrugged his shoulder.