One Night Surprise (Courtney and Alexander) novel Chapter 65

Chapter 65 

“It’s me, Courtney.” The loud and clear voice of a young man spoke from the other end of the line.

“I know it’s you,” Courtney spoke gently with a note of familiarity. “It’s not like the caller ID isn’t displayed. What’s the matter? You told me last time that you’d return to the country after the performances are over. Have you confirmed when you’re coming back?”

“It’s been confirmed.”

“Well, when is it? I just wrapped up a project, so I can go to the airport to pick you up if I’m available.”

“It’s not necessary.”

“You’re right.” Courtney smiled. “Our famous cellist here is also a popular Prince Charming whom every lady in the country dreams of marrying; naturally, he has a special car to take him wherever he goes.”

“This Prince Charming is about to sleep out on the streets right now. Don’t you care about me, Courtney?”

“What do you mean by sleeping out on the streets?”

“Just turn around.”

Upon hearing this, Courtney subconsciously turned around to look at Sunhill Hotel’s entrance. Standing at the entrance against the background of a large fountain, the young man was dragging his suitcase with a huge cello case on his back. He was staring at her with a grin, revealing his white teeth.

His grin was innocent without a trace of impurity. Thenhe spread his arms wide and shouted, “Surprise, Courtney!”

Courtney was startled for a moment before smiling almost instantly. Trotting up to him in her 10 centimeter heels, she slapped his shoulder and complained with a smile, “You brat! When did you come back? Why didn’t you tell me earlier?”

“I have been traveling by plane for more than 40 hours, and I’m almost dying of exhaustion right now.”

“Let’s have dinner later.” Courtney checked the time. It just so happens that I’ve finished my work today. Wait for me while I pack my stuff up and clock out.”

“Wait a minute.” Instead of allowing her to leave, the young man suddenly grabbed her hand and pulled her into his arms.

“What are you doing? I’m sweating all over.” Courtney struggled.

Acting like a spoiled child, the young man leaned his head on Courtney’s shoulder and swayed his body. He whispered to her ear in an attractive voice, “I’m recharging my batteries, sis. I’m running out of batteries, so I need to recharge with a hug.”

Courtney patted him on the back in resignation. “How old are you already? Why are you still behaving like a kid?”

She always found herself at a loss whenever Shay called her ‘sis’.

Shay looked pitiful on their way to pick Tina up. “I have just returned to the country, so I don’t have a place to stay, sis.

“Cut that nonsense. Didn’t your philharmonic orchestra arrange a place for you to stay?”

“I’m no longer working in the philharmonic orchestra.” Shay blinked his eyes. “The work at the philharmonic orchestra is too easy, and it doesn’t pay much either. Hence, I signed up with a new agency

“Has your contract with the philharmonic orchestra expired?” Courtney frowned. “That’s not right. Didn’t you tell me that you were coming back to the country to prepare for your concert last time?”

“That’s right. The contract hasn’t expired, so I have to pay the damages for the concert’s cancellation. After paying the compensation for the breach of contract, I don’t even have enough money to stay in a hotel until my new agency arranges a job for me. Please take me in, sis.”

Shay’s words didn’t sound like a lie. He had always known his own mind; he’d rather continue staying in the philharmonic orchestra than pay such a huge amount of money for the breach of contract unless something had happened there.

Concerned, Courtney asked, “Did something happen?”

“Nothing.” Shay waved his hand nonchalantly. “What can possibly happen to me?”

“Don’t keep it a secret from me if something happened to you.”

After Courtney and Shay waited at the kindergarten’s entrance for a while, school finally ended. A figure darted out like a launched rocket; the next instant, Courtney sensed her feet being hugged tightly