319 Pleasant Surprise? (2/2)

”What formal? It's called being nice. And I have always been a nice person,” Dylan reasoned stubbornly.

”Yes, yes... You're definitely a nice person,” Cali played along with him with a playful smile.

Later, Dylan eventually took her down for breakfast. They were just getting out of the elevator when Dylan bumped into a familiar face who beamed at Dylan before frowning, ”Dylan, what a pleasant surprise seeing you here.”

'Pleasant surprise? More like my nightmare!' Dylan thought to himself before replying, ”Hey, Nora! What are you doing here so early in the morning?”

Meeting Nora here was considered a nightmare because he was very familiar with Nora and Xiu's friendship. This chatter-box was definitely gonna gossip about him with her best friend and then he was gonna suffer at the hands of his dear sister-in-law.

”There is an important guest coming and I have to receive him. It's really annoying but work is work, right?” said Nora and finally her eyes caught sight of Cali standing beside Dylan trying to size her up.

Dylan noticed the look of amusement in Nora's eyes and tried to clear up, ”This is not what it looks like.”

”Ah-huh!” began Nora before adding, ”Dylan Qiu with a gorgeous lady... Early morning...” Nora nodded to herself. ”This really isn't what it looks like.”

Dylan hit her head saying, ”I'm telling you it's not. Stop assuming things.” Nora scowled at him for hitting her head but stayed quiet as he went on, ”This is Cali. Dazi's friend.”

”And yours?” Nora insisted as she leaned closer to him intimidating him to answer her question.

”My... My friend as well,” Dylan stuttered his way through it. ”I just came over so that we can have some breakfast together. She doesn't know anyone here. I don't want her to feel lonely or out of place. After all, we are hospitable people.” Nora nodded her head but the look in her eyes didn't change at all. Not even for a second, she was willing to believe Dylan's words. What friend? He wouldn't be here to accompany a friend over breakfast! At least, not just any friend!

If it was Darren, she would believe it but it was not Darren. It was a woman and a very gorgeous one at that too. She was willing to bet anything that Dylan wasn't here just for a friend.

”She's staying here?” asked Nora and Dylan nodded in response. Then she turned to Cali and introduced herself, ”Hi, I'm Nora. If you have any problem, look for me. I'd be more than willing to help.”

”This is her dad's hotel. Well, one of his hotels,” cleared up Dylan for Cali while Nora just smiled looking at her. ”If you really want to be of help, how about starting with a delicious breakfast?” Dylan again turned to Nora who scowled at his words.

”Fine. Since Cali is Darren's friend, I'm more than willing. Let me get the chefs to whip up an amazing breakfast for you,” Nora was talking to Cali while Dylan pinched her shoulder.

”What about me? She's my... friend as well,” She didn't mention him even once. He was the one here but Nora acted like she was only treating them because Cali was Darren's friend.

Nora placed her hand over his shoulder and pushed him down a bit so that her face was right next to his ear as she whispered, ”Your words are not believable enough.” Dylan frowned at her while she patted his chest softly.