Chapter 51 Catching up with a friend (1/2)

”Deigo,” a familiar voice came from behind.

When Deigo turned around, he saw the familiar figure with a bright smile on her face. Looking at her, Deigo's face lit up. All of his stress was gone and he waved his hands up to signal the girl.

Soon, the girl approached him. Her presence made Deigo happy.

”Well well, if it isn't the great Lillian Grey standing in front of me,” Deigo exclaimed.

The next thing was Lillian Grey beating the shit out of Deigo. Deigo took all of the hits graciously. Then, she pulled out his ear and asked, ”Well well, who was it begging me to come here?”

”Alright. Alright. It was me. Stop it.” Deigo begged. Lillian Grey released his ear which has gone beet red.

They both looked at each other for a few seconds, the tension kept increasing until Lillian Grey started laughing.

”Wow, how long has it been, Deigo? Oh, can I have a glass of water first? I'm parched.” Lillian requested the bartender.

”Mysteriously, you're not free for me. So, I never try to disturb you either. God knows when you work and when you take rest.” Deigo exhaled. He took a sip of his drink.

”wait, let me drink this water first.” Lillian excused herself to drink water. She had boarded the cab to reach this bar which took a long time.

”Are you feeling better now? But if you're going to keep drinking that thing, you can leave right now.” Deigo teased her.

”Shut up, Deigo.”

”Can I have dry Martini Please?” Lillian requested the bartender.

”So, What's up?” Lillian sat comfortably next to Deigo. Soon, her drink arrived and she thanked the bartender.

”My treat” Deigo blurted out.

”What?” Lillian took a sip of the classic Martini.

”Congratulation on your new book. Hence, my treat.” Deigo ended his reason abruptly.

Lillian looked at him struggling to act all mighty and tough. She smiled.

”Thanks. But, can you handle it? You know how much I am capable of drinking.” Lillian warned him fairly.

”Go ahead. I don't mind even if you empty this shop.” Deigo replied. The bartender went pale after hearing their conversation.

For the next few minutes, Lillian and Deigo enjoyed their drinks and talked. The friends from high school had a lot of catch up on. Deigo saw her 'new book release announcement' and then immediately called her out without mentioning anything.