Chapter 281 - Fiance (1/2)

Luo felt uncomfortable as she sat down opposite Daryl in the restaurant near Lana's office.

When Daryl called Luo, he insisted to drop by since he was nearby, saying they should at least have a coffee or dessert together as Luo told him she already had had her dinner with Lana and when Lana heard her conversation she signalled her to agree to him and so she did.

It was by a mere coincidence that Daryl called Luo the moment when they both were discussing how to find out about Noah's feelings. Then Lana suggested calling Daryl at a nearby restaurant and let Noah see her there with Daryl. Rest Luo will have to tackle according to the situation that would come up.

Lana's idea appealed to Luo and she easily agreed with her because she too wanted to see also how Noah would react if she was with Daryl. She was wondering if he would be pissed off seeing them together, like last time.

She did not know why Noah wanted to meet her now, but Luo was really feeling nervous about what was going to happen next. She wondered, as she sat down in front of Daryl, if Noah had arrived at Lana's office and whether Lana had informed him that Daryl had picked her up and taken her to a nearby dessert shop.

”You're spacing out again,” Daryl commented with knitted eyebrows when he saw Luo lost in her thoughts.

Luo heaved a sigh and looked at Daryl directly. ”You're making me nervous now by the way you are looking at me. What's with that look?” Daryl whispered seeing the penetrating look of Luo's eyes.

He was aware that Luo looked at him just as a friend but somehow he was still hoping that if Luo found out about his true feelings, she would somehow start looking at him a little differently.

Another sigh escaped Luo's mouth hearing Daryl's words, then she uttered, ”Daryl, I want to be honest with you, as early as possible… I know how you feel about me, and to tell you frankly I was quite touched by the way you confessed to me that day.

But, please understand... At this point of time, I cannot accept your proposal as there is someone else that I am entangled with. There is a man who keeps occupying my mind every time. I did try but realised that I must be fair with you.

I like another man… However, I'm not sure if he feels the same way about me.”

Daryl's facial muscles flinched. This was what he was afraid to be sentenced by Luo and abandoned with his unrequited love.

”You said you're not sure how he feels… Can we not then try it first between us if it works out better? I mean let me prove myself first as your lover… Please...” Daryl almost had a begging tone.

Luo felt bad, seeing how she was hurting Daryl with her words. She did not want to.do it but she wanted to be fair to him too. She was stuck… her heart was not ready to accept anyone else other than Noah and hence she couldn't entertain anyone else at that moment since she was filled with Noah's thoughts all through the day.

Luo was about to remove the necklace but Daryl stopped her saying, ”No… please. Until you're not married I will stay put and wait for you Luo..”

”That won't ever happen since she will be married to me soon!” An angry voice suddenly roared inside the cafe.

Luo's face froze as she tilted her head, seeing Noah, who strode towards them and was now standing right beside her, looking so gloomy as he glared at Daryl.

”What?!” Daryl burst in shock and looked, totally confused.