'What did that mean? Was it a confession of love?'
Gabrielle was stunned to hear it, and looked at Macy in disbelief.
She didn't expect that her guess was right.
"Macy, stop joking! We are just friends. There's nothing more between us," Gabrielle explained trying to sound calm and composed.
It was a fact that they were just schoolmates. She didn't think there was anything else in their relationship.
Being a cautious person, Gabrielle was never interested in love affairs with anyone earlier. Now, it was an equally impossible thing to happen. She was married to Westley and didn't want to be involved with any other man. And especially not Jax, whom she respected a lot.
"C'mon Gabrielle! Jax doesn't treat you just as a friend. Everyone can see it. One glance and it is clear that he likes you a lot. Really, you don't really have any feelings for him?" Macy was not someone who would indulge in gossip unnecessarily. But she knew that Jax liked Gabrielle.
As a matter of fact, it was pretty obvious. Jax was the one who would always be around Gabrielle. Wherever she was, he was there too. Plus, he treated Gabrielle in a manner different from how he treated the other girls.
Macy could see and feel that clearly.
"Macy, it's time to get into the classroom now." Finding herself in a weird situation, Gabrielle did not want to answer her question. So, she turned around and strode into the classroom.
It was obvious that Gabrielle was trying to escape from the conversation. Macy suddenly realized something.
She understood now. Gabrielle knew that Jax liked her, she just never wanted to point it out. She was afraid that it might break their friendship.
However, Macy was really envious of Gabrielle, who was a very talented designer and the top student in their department.
It was a fact that talent was the most required thing for all designers. It was something that was innate and one was born with it.
Gabrielle had that talent in her. It was like she was blessed by god. All the teachers were fond of her and would recommend her name for all kinds of competitions. And Gabrielle never failed them. She always won accolades.
However, Gabrielle always kept a low profile in the university. Though she had more talent than others, she worked very hard. Why wouldn't anyone like her?
It was hardly a surprise when Macy came to know about Jax's feelings for Gabrielle.
Though Macy didn't have feelings for Jax, but being a girl she was really envious of Gabrielle. She was lucky to have someone who cared so much about her.
Indeed, she was fortunate.
After class, Macy walked up to Gabrielle and tried to behave as if nothing had happened between them.
"Hey! Gabrielle, do you have any work or any plans for this afternoon?" Macy asked.
"Why, Macy? What's wrong? If it's important, I can skip the studio." Gabrielle looked at Macy with concern.
"Here is the thing! I was thinking that if you are free, you can go to my mom's bakery and learn how to make cakes. She will be going to another city to attend an exchange meeting tomorrow. She won't come back for some time. You wanted to learn to make a cake for your family at Christmas. Isn't it? I spoke to mom. And it might be good for you to learn more about baking. You are really talented in making cakes. Do you know that? My mom actually was praising you. She said that if I had half of your talent in making cakes, she would be so gratified," Mac
y said jokingly, and rolled her eyes.
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