After two long hours of shopping without stopping to rest, it was already close to eleven at night. Since there were several restaurants in the building, Jarvis suggested for them to find a place to have supper. They would be able to talk more while seated anyway.
Naturally, Michelle and her friends accepted the offer and they soon found a nearby restaurant. Finally able to take a seat, Gerald put their bags down and sat at one of the tables as well.
“And who said that you could sit here?!” screamed a voice just as Gerald sat down.
“Aren’t we eating? Is it wrong for me to take a seat?” asked Gerald, clearly annoyed.
The voice had belonged to Yolanda and she was at her limit. Her jealousy had overpowered her rationality since she had to watch Michelle talk to Jarvis this entire time. Since she wasn’t being noticed enough, she decided to cause a scene and simply yelled at Gerald.
“Just look at you! Who do you even think you are to sit with us? As if you could ever be at our level! Save yourself the embarrassment and stay in your own lane!” screamed Yolanda again. She was clearly referring to someone else at the same time.
“Now what do you even mean by that?” snapped Gerald.
“Gerald Crawford, why are you even fighting her? Just leave her be, plus, she’s telling the truth anyway! Seriously, fighting with a girl. What kind of man are you?” said Queeny. She knew Yolanda was upset so she ended up scolding Gerald as well.
“Gerald Crawford?” At that moment, Michelle turned to look at Gerald. Wasn’t that the name of her blind date? Was this person before her really her supposed blind date?
“Oh, you probably have no idea who he is. He’s my grandpa’s neighbor and he’s rented our unit. I invited him over so that he could carry our bags! I’ll treat him to lunch later on as thanks,” said Queeny. She was afraid that Yolanda would end up fighting with Michelle, so she quickly tried to change the topic.
“Ah, I see!” replied Michelle as her cheeks flushed in slight embarrassment. She took another glance at Gerald and felt extremely awkward.
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