513 Deeply, Terribly, & Senselessly (1/2)
Since this morning, Darren wasn't able to contact Xiu. Usually, they'd talk in the morning and in the evening as well. But today, when he called in the morning, she didn't pick up. Later, he got busy with work. During lunch, he tried calling again but it turned out, her phone was off. It left him feeling jittery.
She'd always call him back but today she didn't.
It was a real mood dampener for him. It was like his whole person was engulfed in dark clouds that were even making it hard for people to relax in his presence.
And although this banquet was very important, he still looked like he was moping around. He wasn't known as a cold person, but tonight he was emanating a cold and dark aura. He was always known for his good personality, but right now, only a few were willing to approach him.
”Boss, stop frowning,” said Paige impatiently.
”She didn't call me,” he looked like he was complaining and it made Paige almost laugh at him. If they were alone, she'd have done so. But considering his image, she refrained from doing so.
”Take it easy. She might be busy,” Paige tried to placate him.
”No matter how busy, she never forgets to call me. Unless something happened to her.” His heart shook violently at the thought while his eyes widened. His already uneasy heart was left in shambles. He wanted to escape from here and look for his Sweets as soon as possible.
Paige took a deep breath as she observed his expressions and said, ”It's also possible that she has gotten used to your absence. Maybe that's why she isn't calling you because she isn't missing you.”
”Impossible!” Darren's voice raised considerably attracting the attention of a few people around them. He smiled sheepishly while nodding at those people and turned back to Paige. ”My Sweets can't get used to my absence. There is no way she isn't missing me!” His tone showed his determination and faith in his own words.
Paige shook her head at him, ”Aren't you a little too confident in yourself?” She took a pause and added, ”You never know when an ex can enter the picture to sweep her off her feet again.”
Darren's expressions darkened even more. Indeed, he knew Zhou Jinhai was once again standing before Xiu but he was also certain about one thing. ”My Sweets isn't that easy!”
”I was just saying. Why are you getting so worked up?”
Paige was unable to understand Darren's mood. He was lovesick and it was too hard to ignore. It was good that soon a couple of old men came to circle around Darren to distract him with business talk. While she stood calmly and patiently behind him, her phone buzzed. She rummaged through her purse and looked at the text. It was from Xiu which read; [Paige, how about you come down to the lobby to guide me in the direction of my Baobei. P.S. Don't let him know!]