Chapter 529 - Are we just that? Friends? (1/2)

The food arrived and both stopped to allow the manager to arrange their food. They thanked the manager and waited until they were left alone before they reached for the knife and fork.

”Are you sure you don't need any help?” he asked in between chewing. He could not help himself.

”No need to trouble you. Everything is going well for me,” she replied absentmindedly. Her focus was on the steaks as she devoured each slice happily.

He stopped trying to talk with her when he noticed she could no longer stay focused on the conversation. He sighed and drank his beer to soothe his hurt.

She dabbed her lips with the napkin and sipped her beer happily. The steaks were delicious like she thought they would be.. Even if the owner decided to increase the price, she felt it was worth the price and the time.

”Bill please,” she called the waiter before he could. ”This is my treat so don't try to grab it from me.”

Jeremy sighed. He lifted both hands up and gave her an innocent look.

The manager came with the bill and Ryn handed her card to him. She tried not to shiver when she gave the manager her card. How much did she spend today? She tried not to think the exact number even though mostly it was for the purchase of her car.

Harry watched her sign her name. He even notice the slight shake of her hand when she put down her signature. Seriously, if she was uneasy about it, he could pay for the meal.

”I'll send you home?” he offered after they walked through the door amid the 'thank you for coming' and 'please come again' by the restaurant workers.

”No need. I have a car,” she replied as she nodded toward the parking lot.

”A car? You finally bought one?” he asked in disbelief. God knew how long has she been choosing a car since she passed the driving test. He did try to suggest buying one as a present but he never had the chance to tell her, and after her latest episode in the show, he canceled his plan. If she even refused to accept the car from the Long family, surely she would reject his offer as well.

”Yes,” was her short answer. She did not explain at all.

He looked at her, waiting for more but she did not continue. He sighed and followed her to the parking lot. As a gentleman, it was his job to protect her until she reached her car.

His eyes widened at the sight of the small white car. This was the type of car she chose for her first car?

The choice was... so ordinary if he did not see her unlocking the door and entering it with ease, he would not believe that she bought it.

She lowered the window after starting the engine and looked at him. ”So, goodbye.”

”Wait...” Harry put both hands on the car to stop it from moving.

”Yes? Do you need anything?” she asked.

”How about tonight we have dinner together? My treat?” he suggested. He refused to accept that they only spent time for one meal. He was not satisfied with the amount of time they shared together today. He still wanted to spend more time with her.

”Harry...” she sighed. She could guess why he wanted to treat her to dinner. She wondered whether she was not clear enough or he just refused to accept the truth.

He gave her an expectant look. Please say yes.

”I'm sorry. I already have a plan with my boyfriend,” she said. She was lying about the plan. She did not have any plan with Jeremy nor Mika. She just wanted Harry to give up.