Chasing the Unexpected (Nyla)

Valarie lowered her gaze, remaining silent as she subconsciously picked at her nails.

During her silence, Brandon and Jessica walked over to them.

Zayn looked up and greeted Brandon with a smile. “Brandon, I didn’t expect you and Ms. Quantrill to be here on a date. If I had known, we could’ve all gone together.”

Valarie was speechless.

She was starting to suspect that Zayn might be a little off his rocker. Who would go on a double date like this? It would be awkward!

Brandon cast a detached glance at Valarie, his voice cool. “Jessica is a bit shy. She might feel uncomfortable with too many people around. We have other matters to attend to, so we’ll be leaving now.”

Valarie suppressed the sting rising in her chest. They had just met, and he was already calling her Jessica. Clearly, he was quite satisfied with her.

Zayn nodded. “Alright. Let’s arrange to meet again next time.”

Brandon didn’t say anything else and walked away with Jessica.

When Valarie raised her head again, all she could see was their backs disappearing out of the restaurant.

Zayn, seemingly oblivious to her lost expression, cheerfully remarked, “Brandon and Ms. Quantrill really make a good pair. The way he looked after her earlier who knows, we might be drinking to their wedding

soon.”

a

seen how Brandon was taking care of Ms. Quantrill earlier-” Zayn

say.

Updike, let’s talk about something else. Discussing others‘

good friend, so

up.”

not to call him out on it.

been pursuing her for five years. By bringing up Brandon and Jessica in front of her, he subtly reminded

mention Brandon again

had work in the afternoon, they parted ways

Valarie turned away, her smile disappeared, and she felt utterly drained. Forcing a smile for someone she didn’t like turned out to

of living like this for the

lot, a cold voice came from behind her. “Is Zayn your

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to see Brandon standing a few steps away, his face icy. His dark eyes locked onto her as if he wouldn’t let her go

grip on the keys tightened, and she

poker face, she replied, “I don’t see how that’s any of your business. I remember

Brandon stepped forward and grabbed her