She was barely holding back the urge to snap back when he continued, “We met for a blind date, remember? I’m really glad to see you here again.”
As the man spoke, a vague memory began to resurface, and Lola’s face instantly scrunched up.
From their first meeting, he had spoken informally and slurped his coffee, completely disregarding manners; he was the blind date guy.
How could they run into each other here?
Lola felt no joy at encountering the blind date man, even if it was by chance.
“The lady was hoping for us to get along. Well, I might have been a bit hasty from the first meeting.”
She had told her mother that she was seeing someone!
It seemed necessary to clearly communicate to this man.
That way, he wouldn’t bother her again.
Lola spoke seriously, “I’m sorry, but I’m seeing someone. And we’re getting married soon.”
“Oh, oh, oh… then is it that guy from last time…?”
“Yes. I’ve known him for 14 years.”
Lola cut off the man’s rambling and firmly showed him the couple ring on her ring finger. The man’s face, which had been bright with joy, instantly fell. He looked as if he had missed something important, smacking his lips in disappointment.
Just then, their ordered coffee and juice arrived, and Lola quickly grabbed the takeout cup holder and left the counter.
The events of the previous night, which had been on the verge of coming back to her memory due to the man’s interruption, faded away again.
The next day, and the day after that, it was the same.
******
When her brother announced he was getting married, Gia wanted to do something for him as a sister.
She wasn’t sure if Dylan Eve, who had a strong personality and a huge pride, would accept her goodwill.
Originally, she had planned to meet her brother for dinner after work to chat and catch up. But coincidentally, Dylan said he had prior commitments that evening and couldn’t fit her into his schedule. Thus, Gia had no choice but to carve out a little time for lunch.
At a traditional UK restaurant. Upon entering the private room, Gia sat down, grumbling as she saw Dylan waiting for her.
“Ugh, seriously! It’s so hard to have a meal with you, Dear.”
Dylan, already seated across from her, responded nonchalantly.
“As you know, I’m very busy.”
“You have time to date Lola but not to have a meal with your sister?”
“Hey!”
Gia shook her head in disbelief. Dylan scrutinized her expression and asked directly.
“What’s the reason for calling me all the way here?”
“Do I need a reason to see Dylan? You’re acting so high and mighty.”
Gia displayed her displeasure on her face and handed him the menu.
“I just wanted to have a meal with you after a long time. I’ll treat you today, so order something expensive.”
“Whenever you say that, I feel uneasy. Gia Eve, is something going on?”
“Ugh, seriously! You’re so suspicious for no reason, like a detective. Just order the food! I’m hungry.”
Gia shot him a glare.
Dylan skimmed the menu and said, “Then I’ll order for myself.”
“Yeah. Order something expensive!”
Dylan barely paid attention to her words as he pressed the bell to call the waiter and placed the order.
While waiting for the food to arrive, Gia casually asked, “Is the wedding preparation going well? Do you need any help?”
“Just take care of your own business!”
Gia had expected such a response, so she merely clicked her tongue and shrugged her shoulders without further comment.
However, after a while.
As Dylan observed Gia, who was reluctant to speak even while eating, he felt something was off.
She definitely had something to say.
Gia, who usually wore her emotions on her face, took a long time before finally speaking up.
“Big Brother.”
Gia pulled out an envelope containing a check from her bag and held it out to Dylan. His expression crumpled immediately.
“What, are you showing off your money in front of me?”
Dylan was sharp.
He seemed to know what was inside the envelope without even opening it.
“Can’t I show off a little when it’s like this?”
“Hey! That makes me uncomfortable, so don’t do it!”
“I’m just trying to give you something as your sister since you’re getting married. Can’t you accept it?”
“Hey! It makes me uncomfortable!”
“Just pretend you’re accepting it.”
“I said I don’t want it.”
“Big Brother.”
“Gia Eve, if you keep being stubborn, I’ll leave right now.”
As Dylan seemed ready to storm out, Gia quickly raised her hand to stop him.
“Okay, okay.”
“Put it away quickly.”
With a long sigh of resignation, Gia put the envelope back in her bag.
“If you don’t want it, I’ll have to do something for Lola. That should be okay, right?”
“I don’t want money.”
