Chapter 31 - Friendship offer (1/2)
”Thank you for bringing my helmet,” Bella Lim sat on one of the available chairs and thanked them. Seeing the two were looking at her with intense eyes, she was getting nervous. Though, it didn't last long when both smiled at her warmly.
However, seeing their smiles caused her to recall last night's events for the nth time. Although the embarrassment was unbearable, without them plus Eric Wu, she would be roasted by Jordan this morning. Now that she thought about it, it was weird for Jordan to come really late today. Wasn't he curious about the result of her interview?
She felt that there was a thunderstorm waiting ahead but decided to ignore it for now. At this moment, she had two people that required her full attention.
”I also want to thank you for last night,” Bella Lim said with clarity. She was really grateful.
”I don't have anything precious with me to repay your kindness. However, if there is anything that you need my help with, I'm all ears. As long as it's within my capabilities, I definitely will help,” she smiled. This was something she should've said in the beginning.
”Friendship,” Lu Fei and Sun Nan spoke in unison. They looked at each other and laughed. Both knew that Bella Lim would offer something as payback for their help last night. This was the moment they have been waiting for.
They have discussed this matter on their way to Simply Cafe and reminded each other to jump on it when there saw an opportunity. Now that she had stated her offer, they wouldn't hesitate to offer their friendship and get hers in return. Of course, if the other gave her consent to it.
”We really appreciate it, if you could become our friend. Besides, it's boring to have no other friend other than Eric in this country,” Sun Nan spoke, eyes brimmed with hopes. Lu Fei could only smile as he agreed to what Sun Nan was saying.
”That…” Bella Lim was surprised to hear their request. She was happy but afraid at the same time. For them to call a friendship as compensation, she felt she wasn't good enough to be one.
”Please don't push us aside because of our status. We're just like you, a normal person,” Lu Fei spoke. He saw the struggle and confusion on Bella Lim's face and thought that she probably was thinking that she was unworthy or something along the line. However, if she knew how they started from nothing, would she think the same?
Listening to Lu Fei, Bella Lim felt her heart softened. Deep down, she wanted to happily accept their request however, she was indeed worried because who was she? Just a nobody.
But, wasn't this a good thing for her? This was a rarity chance to get close to Eric Wu, the man that she vowed to protect in this lifetime.
Thinking about him, Bella Lim became restless again. If she asked him to become her friend, would he accept it?
Probably not.