Chapter 33
Ana
I noticed the
on Terry’s face disappear when he set his eyes on Quinn.
Terry knew my hostery with Quinn, he had always disliked him
“Hey” Esand ache arrived at the table, he held a bouquet of flowers, black orchide
“Wow, is this a reincidence or what! Your crush likes black orchids as well?” I exped.
“Yes, die does, but it’s not for her. I brought them for you. I’ve been busy with the shont, and I haven’t come to see you since the restaurant wai opened.” He said, his eyes cold
“Aww that’s so sweet. The flowers are lovely I gushed, sniffing the seent,
“I came to suprise you but got surprised instead.” He said, letting out a dry chuckle.
“About that umm_“I trailed off, not finishing my words.
His gaze moved from the dishes to Quinn and finally landed on me.
“You didn’t tell me that you were done with your new invention” He said, spainting his eyes
“Oww, you had left the restaurant,” I said:
“You couldn’t call me, and you decided that other people could taste it first, huh?” He asked, calmly
He was referring to Quinn as other people. He seemed angry, and Terry was not the type to get angry easily, I wondered if it was because of Quinn’s presence or because he didn’t get the first taste of this invention or if it was something else.
“Don’t tell me you’re angry because of that, eh? And besides my other inventions, you were the first person to taste them. Quit frowning, it doesn’t suit a good bay like you.” I teased, grinning at him
“So. It can be grandma Mira or anyone tasting them, why does it have to be him?” He questioned, his expression neutral
I would rather not tell him about the incident with the bullies, he would start worrying. And start creating tantrums on how I should get a personal bodyguard. He worries a lot.
“II owe him a favour actually.” I said, not wanting to go into the details.
“I see” He mumbled.
“Have a sear or would prefer standing beside me all day?” I joked.
“Yes.” He answered almost immediately.
I shook my head and pushed him playfully.
He sat at my right, with Quinn sitting on my left. I asked one of the waiters who was staying around to bring another
er plate of the dish for Terry
I could see Terry glaring daggers at Quinn, who ignored him and focused on his meal. I tried to ease the tension by breaking the silence.
*So. Terry, how did the shooting go!” I asked.
“Quite good. I’m done with one.” He replied
“I hope they aren’t stressing you, if they are, just call me. I’ll beat their ass up.” I giggled.
The teme expression on his face loosened.
“I look forward to that. But the last time I checked, you ran out of your house, calling me because of a roach. So I wonder how you plan to beat them up.” He mocked, a grin on his face.
“Ooli, I’m an experienced black belter. You wouldn’t want to see me in action, you would be running for your life.” I joked.
“Says the one who couldn’t lift a table–top and ended up in my arms” Quinn said, from nowhere. This had Terry raising his brows
I blushed, remembering the incident, the kiss. I glared daggers at Quinn, why did he have to say this at a moment like this?
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Chapter 33
Terry faced me, he didn’t say anything, but I knew he wanted me to explain.
“Oh that, it was at the conference. The table–top was quite heavy, I ended up tripping, and he uved me.” I explained.
“You don’t have to explain to him, it’s not like he’s your boyfriend or anything” Quinn chirped, smirking. He likes trouble. I wish I could slap that stupid smirk off his face.
“Says the ex who couldn’t keep his butt at home, forgetting he has a girlfriend” Terry countered. The two of them stared at each other intensely. none of them refusing to back out.
Woah, that’s enough.” I said, facing both of them
Ir Winfrey sure has a lot of time to idle away Terry Launted.
“Yeah, I do, but it’s only for her.” Quin said, winking at me
I facepalmed mentally. Quinn was trying to stir up trouble.
“Hmm, 1 see. But the last time I checked, time was money for the Inisiness prople. Guess you’ve been playing with business, Terry said.
“You see, I am indeed serious about business. The thing is, Ana asked me to stay, she wanted me to have dinner with her And I couldn’t probably reject a beautiful lady’s offer, could “Quinn said, looking at with a mischievous grin tugging his lips.
“You have a girlfriend. Mr Quinn, I think those words should be directed at her. It seems you’re forgetting that you’re an ex, don’t cross that.”
“What if the ex
ex is falling in love with his ex, huh?” And what if I’m planning to ditch my girlfriend for the ex, eh? He asked, looking at me intensely with that stupid grin.
Nice tr
try, what if the ex doesn’t want you back? Terry countered
“No ex is going back to any ex.” I said.
The two of them immediately shifted their gaze to me.
“Are you sure about that?” Quinn asked in a teasing tone.
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I remembered the look in your eyes during our last dinner together after the conference, you didn’t want me to go.”
want me to go.” He smirked.
I suddenly remember that night and a blush crept up my cheeks. I picked a glass of water to drink, in guise to hide the blush, but I choked on the water instead.
Both of them stood at the same time to pat my back.
“Uh, thanks both of you.” I muttered.
“That was in gratitude because he saved me from tripping.” I said, hoping to clear any confusions.
“Why do you have to explain to him? It’s not like he’s your boyfriend or something. Isn’t he asking too much for a friend?” Quinn glinting with mischievousnes
said.
eyes
I shot Quinn a disapproving look, I saw Terry clench his fist and stood up.
“I would advise you focus on your girlfriend, who goes about spewing nonsense about others. The next time she come not come back to you the same.” He said before walking away-
I put things together, and I realized what might have happened, Veronica went to Terry to say mean things about me
I watched Quinn grit his teeth. I had to go after Terry
“Terry!” I called as I ran outside, but he ignored me for the first time and drove away
