Lock You In My Heart novel Chapter 333

Lolita nudged Gabrielle with her elbow and winked at her. Lolita then glanced at Jax eagerly, unable to stop herself from gossiping about their relationship.

Lolita darted her eyes between the two, and she silently urged Gabrielle to introduce the guy to her. Lolita bit the inside of her cheek. She thought there must be a story between them.

Gabrielle sensed Lolita's restlessness, and she knew she had to explain. With a sigh, Gabrielle turned to Jax and pointed to Lolita.

"Jax, this is my close friend at work — Lolita Anderson. Lolita, this is my schoolmate — Jax Nelson. I took her to the University Town for a walk," Gabrielle explained to Jax.

Gabrielle didn't even introduce him as a friend. Lolita noticed the way he looked at Gabrielle and realized he was definitely more than just her schoolmate. At least, he looked like a lovesick schoolboy around Gabrielle.

Jax didn't mind, though. The fact that Gabrielle even bothered introducing him to her friend already meant something. He was fairly easy to please, and meeting Gabrielle's colleague was more than enough.

"Nice to meet you, Jax. I'm Gabrielle's colleague and good friend. Since you're also her friend, please sit down and get comfortable. Gabrielle, is it okay for Jax to join us?" Lolita turned to Gabrielle and raised her brow. At the same time, Jax also looked at Gabrielle, waiting for her answer before sitting down.

Since Lolita already put her on the spot, there was no way for Gabrielle to refuse without sounding rude.

With a tight smile, she nodded and agreed to let Jax join them.

"Jax, have a seat." Gabrielle pointed to the seat in front of her. She was doing the bare minimum here.

"Okay." Jax happily sat down and grinned at Gabrielle. Lolita, with her eagle eye, noted that particular exchange and bit back a smile.

Jax had always liked Gabrielle. She had been his crush for years. So now, he felt like a kid in a toy store. His heart was bursting with happiness.

"Gabrielle, we haven't seen each other in a long time," Jax said excitedly. There was a glint in his eyes, as if every little thing she did impressed him.

"Yes, I've been rather busy," Gabrielle replied coldly. She looked around the place — at everything and everyone except Jax.

Understanding dawned on Lolita, and she looked down. It was clear that Gabrielle didn't like Jax. Her sharp tone and cold demeanor said as much. Gabrielle exuded warmth to her, but she might as well have been made of ice around Jax.

Lolita pursed her lips in embarrassment. If she only knew, she wouldn't have invited him to sit down and join them. She almost slapped her palm on her forehead.

"Jax, have you eaten your lunch?" Lolita was trying so hard to lessen the chilly atmosphere. Gabrielle surely wasn't going to bother entertaining Jax, so it was up to her to salvage this ridiculous situation she caused.

Her curiosity got the better of her, and Lolita admitted it was all her fault. It was getting embarrassing for all of them.

"Yes, I just finished eating. I came here the moment I found out Gabrielle was headed to this dining hall. I only wanted to see her, Miss Anderson..."

"Just call me Lolita. You don't have to be so formal. After all, we're friends now." Lolita smiled awkwardly and gave him a look of encouragement. The silence hung heavy in the air, and it was getting unbearable.

Gabrielle didn't treat Jax as her friend. To her, he was no more than another schoolmate.

Lolita tried thinking of topics to break the ice, but her mind just drew a blank. Gabrielle was looking away, probably wishing she was anywhere else but here.

Lolita frowned. She asked a man Gabrielle didn't like to sit with them. Now her friend was in a bad mood.

Lolita couldn't blame her. She knew how Gabrielle felt. Luckily, Jax finally gave her a little help.

"You girls go on with your meal. The food here is very delicious. Normally, there are always lines. Good thing you arrived early because there aren't a lot of people right now." Jax smiled warmly at Lolita.

Lolita decided she liked Jax, particularly his hospitality. She could tell he wasn't an annoying classmate and was probably always helpful.

Well at least, that was how he made people feel. He just seemed like someone who was easy to get along with.

"Yes, I totally agree. The dishes are scrumptious. Of course, Gabrielle only ever takes me to places that serve the best food." Lolita smiled at Gabrielle.

"Alorith University is famous for two things — the food and the beautiful scenery. So, which part of the campus

have you visited today?" Jax asked with great interest. Gabrielle was still ignoring him, and he turned his full attention to Lolita.