hapter 43
Quinn
“Mister.” The blue–eyed kid, her son called, running to where was
didn’t. go to school today!” Lasked.
“Hey.” I said as he came c
me closer, ruffling his dark hair.
k my head, amused at how someone else’s son
“No. today is a holiday” He answered.
1 looked at him, his appearance reminding me of what I looked like when I was younger. I shook my would look like me;
“You know, they’re plenty of games we didn’t get to play that slay” He said
“Yeah, especially soccer. I could have shown you more tricks to scoring a goal.” I said.
Wow, so there are more tricks. That’s cool. Maybe some other time. Mum wouldn’t like it if we were to play soccer inside or outside the restaurant.” He said, poutine
“She doesn’t want you heraking things. You look like a panda doing your face like that.” I said, chuckling.
And he let out a hearty laughter
I saw Ana walking out of the restaurant with another woman. I decided to spend time with Moon a little before leaving. I had lost my appetite. But 1 had to get something for Fleur when leaving. He would kill me if I didn’t because I already took more time than usual
“So, tell me about school” I said.
“School is fun. I have a few friends, and I dislike the girls.” He said, a frown settling on his face.
“You dislike the girls? Why?” I asked, stifling a laugh because I already knew why
y always follow me like a fly and drag my checks calling me cute. I don’t like it” He pouted.
That was it. I couldn’t hold back my laughter. He was pouting but soon stopped and joined me laughing.
They do dut because you’re a cute kid.” I said, ruffling his hair.
““I don’t want to be cute. I’m a tough guy. Look at my muscles.” He said, raising his hands to show the imaginary muscles.
“Hmm, you’re a tough guy indeed. I teased.
We kept on talking when I saw Ana walking towards us. My heart skipped as I tried to focus on the conversation.
“Mom!” Moon beamed when he saw his mother.
“Sorry to interrupt, but you have to come with me to do your assignment She said with a straight
a face.
Moon looked confused. Llooked at Ana, wondering if there was an assignment, or she was trying to take him away. figure out what she was thinking. Moon stood up and followed her, she didn’t even spare me a glance.
I ordered some food for Fleur and left the restaurant, forlorn, I drove back to my co
nylon on the soda whiere Fleur was seated:
Her face
was neutral, I couldn’t
company, my mood down. I reached my office and dropped the
To my surprise, he didn’t ask me why I took long. He just opened the nylon, took out the food and ate it all in a span of a few minutes.
“why Fin late?” I asked.
ali demons please.” He said, without butting an eyelid.
Myl
brow created, and I tried to f
figure out what he meant by that I realized he was talking to ine, he was referring to the way I squeezed my face.
“How about laboor you what a demon act like? Hissed, denching my jaws.
“She wanted to speak to you, she said she was sorry for speaking to
o you like that.” He continued.
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Chapter 43
“I see.” I muttered. Suddenly something popped in my head. Ana was around, so it was time for Veronica to perform the dare
I’ll take her out on a dare in the evening at Ana’s restaurant.
By evening. I had rounded up my work at the office and left the rest to Fleur.
I called Veronica.
“Hello.”
“Hey Quinn I’m sorry for-
“It’s okay.” I said, cutting her short.
“Get dressed and come out at to my company, let’s go on a date.” I said.
“Are you for real Quinn‘ I’m on my way.” She gushed excitedly.
She came out in some minutes. She was dressed in a dark blue evening gown, which highlighted her curves. No matter how beautifully dressed she was. I didn’t feel anything.
“You look beautiful.” I said, for the sake of it
“Thanks.” She said as she got into the car
I drove to Ana’s restaurant and I could see Veronica’s face twitch. We got there the waiters ushered us to a seat. The restaurant was still booming with customers.
I called out for a waiter, but all them were occupied, Veronica had been staring at me, since we sat down. She suddenly leaned towards me and kissed me, my eyes widened and I broke the kiss.
She sat back with a smirk on her face. I saw Ana stand at a corner watching us, gritting her teeth. I knew she was contemplating on coming to us or
not.
After some minutes, she walked towards our table. She gave a profile smile and said, “Welcome to blue ivy, what would like to have?”
“Can I see the drink menu?” Lasked.
She stretched her hands with the menu in towards me. I brought my hand forward to collect the menu, our skin brushed. I knowingly took my time to collect it, numing my hands softly on her fair hands. My heart skipped at the contact, and I felt her freeze before withdrawing her hands quickly.
I looked at her, she had no expression on her face, but I knew my touch affected her.
I heard Veronica clear her throat, for a moment I had forgotten she was here with me.
Her face contorted in anger, and I smirked knowing she wanted to curse Ana. I was waiting for that, waiting for our relationship to end. But she seemed to come back to her senses and bit her lips, saying nothing.
I saw Ana raise her brow in Veronica’s silence. I was a bit disappointed that Veronica didn’t break the dare, but there was one more.
I excused myself to use the restroom.
