Chapter 117
Zara wrapped her arms around my shoulder and asked mysteriously, “Do you know what giving out a bracelet as a present means?”
It had another meaning? I shook my head. “No.”
“You’re so naive,” criticized Zara, as if not knowing what a bracelet meant was a cardinal sin.
“What does it mean?”
“It means he wants to tie the knot with you. I think Colin wants to be more than just your
friend.”
I was putting food in my mouth, but what Zara said took me completely by surprise. I ended up swallowing without chewing. I wheezed and coughed out loud.
“What the heck? It’s Colin we’re talking about.” I corrected Zara’s misconception with my
puffy cheeks that were red from coughing.
Zara rolled her eyes at my naivete and said, “You’ll see in the future.”
Colin was into me? But how could that be? When we finished lunch, it was already around 2: 00 pm. We parted ways reluctantly but still in high spirits. We all agreed to hang out another
day.
After everyone had left, I saw Matthew smoking against his sports car. He was waiting for me. When I was in high school, I was told that he was rich. It seemed that he was successful now. The Mercedes–Benz behind was a telltale sign.
“Stop staring at him. Let’s go back.” Colin, who was standing next to me, glared at Matthew.
I replied with a smile, “Give me a second. I think Matthew wants to talk to me.”
“He’s up to no good, I’m telling you.” Colin pouted like a child who was denied candies. I
found it rather cute.
I gave Colin a nudge so that he could wait for me inside the car. Then, I approached Matthew. He had been observing my interaction with Colin in secret. When he noticed that I was heading toward him, he stepped on his cigarette and straightened his back and shirt.
I could hear Colin sneer behind me. Turning around, I saw Colin’s disgruntlement. He looked like a father who had to let his daughter go out with another kid. I gave Colin a smile, and that managed to ease the tension on his face.
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