Bertha went to knock on the door, “Mr. Bernie, the meal is ready.”
“Wait for a while.”
Elizabeth sat down and looked at the scrumptious meal on the table but she did not have the appetite.
Bertha came over, “He will come in a moment.”
Elizabeth waved her hand and said, “I get it.”
After a while, Armand changed the suit that he was wearing and came out with just simple home wear. He looked slightly thinner with his loose-fitting clothes.
He sat down at the table and started having his meal.
Elizabeth put a piece of pork ribs on his plate when she saw that he was slightly happier, “You like to eat this the most.”
Armand continued eating but neither he tried the dish of pork ribs, nor did he eat the piece that Elizabeth had put on his plate. He finished his meal quickly and got up to leave the dining room.
“Armand!”
“Bertha, the clothes I changed are in the bathroom. Please help me wash them.” Armand interrupted Elizabeth and said to Bertha.
Bertha said, “I’m going to get them now.”
Armand instructed, “Don’t go into this room without me.”
“I know it,” Bertha answered.
Bertha took away Armand’s dirty clothes. Armand went into the room and closed the door. He hardly spoke to Elizabeth.
Elizabeth sat at the dining table and stared at the piece of pork ribs that she had put on his plate. He had not eaten, not even any of those on the dish.
She turned her wheelchair and went back to her room as she was sleepy.
In another city, Boyce returned home once he settled all the matters. The television on the wall was still streaming a drama while Jasmine was lying on the bed and fell asleep with the remote control in her hand.
Boyce walked over and took the remote control from her hand. He called her name softly, “Jasmine?”
Jasmine’s eyelids twitched as she opened her eyes and stared at him, “You’re back?”
“Yes, I’m back.” Boyce caressed her forehead, “You don’t have a fever again today, right?”
Jasmine sat up, “Buy me a ticket for tomorrow. I have to go back.”
Boyce said, “I will bring you to eat first, then only we go to buy a phone!”
“I know, and then let’s go quickly.” Jasmine had been at home all day and she had craved to go out to unwind.
Boyce asked her, “Are you hungry?”
Jasmine shook her head and said, “No, it’s because I’m so bored at home.”
Boyce said, “I’m sorry. I’m too busy!”
Jasmine covered his mouth, “Don’t say sorry. You have said that so many times before. If you feel sorry for me, then you should spend more on me. Since I came all the way to see you, buy me more things today.”
Boyce said, “Alright.”
Jasmine rolled her eyes, “You’re so boring.”
Boyce was speechless.
What’s wrong with him?
How was that boring?
“Jasmine, hey!”
“Alright, alright, you’re funny. Let’s go now. I’m hungry already.” Jasmine pulled him and walked outside.
They went out of the building and got into the car. Boyce said, “A colleague introduced me to a restaurant and said it was tasty. I will bring you there.”
“Up to you.”
Jasmine said.
The car soon arrived at the restaurant. The restaurant was like the one where Jasmine had invited Boyce to dinner for the first time. It was neither classy nor romantic, just a very ordinary restaurant.
Jasmine thought he would take her to some romantic place for dinner. After all, she had come to visit him all the way.
Boyce also seemed to be slightly surprised as his colleague said that the place with delicious food was actually just a bit better than the street vendor.
“Jasmine!”
Jasmine smiled and said, “It’s very nice here. Let’s get down.”
She could not have any anticipation on Boyce as he was a straight guy and not romantic at all.
“Don’t explain anymore. You aren’t a romantic person by nature. I know it and I won’t be angry with you. Just walk in.” Jasmine held his arm and walked inside.
Jasmine was indeed a considerate and thoughtful girl. She was not arrogant and did not demand anything from him on account of her young age. Instead, she was quite understanding of his work and also his boredom. Boyce thought that he could never meet a better girl than her.
Boyce was very happy to be with her.
Jasmine saw that the customers in the restaurant were enjoying their food and the food seemed to be tasty. She looked at the menu on the wall and ordered a few dishes. She would like to have light food as she had just recovered from the fever. So, she asked, “What do you want to eat?”
Boyce said, “I will have whatever you eat.”
Jasmine smiled and found a seat to sit down with Boyce after ordering the food. The food was served quite fast here. Jasmine did not have much appetite. They walked out of the restaurant together after eating.
Jasmine suddenly stopped walking.
“What’s wrong?” Boyce turned his head and looked at her.
Jasmine did not say anything. She did not know whether it was because she had eaten too fast or she had eaten something dirty. However, her stomach was a little uncomfortable and she wanted to vomit.
Boyce touched her forehead but Jasmine blocked it, “No fever.”
“I see you don’t seem to feel well,” Boyce said with concern.
Jasmine stood for a while as she did not feel so disgusting. She put her hand on her chest and said, “It’s alright. Let’s go.”
New Book: Beginning with a Daring Encounter
Celsie was tired of being labeled as an introvert, workaholic, and dull virgin by her friends. Determined to prove them wrong, she made a bet that she would do something daring on her 25th birthday. Now that the day had arrived, it was time to fulfill her promise. On her daring to-do list, there was one task: a one-night stand with someone.