Chapter 32 Found Out
They went to the Sweet Angel Restaurant in town not far from the apartment. The trip only took ten minutes. Brandon parked the car in the parking area of the Restaurant. After parking, he got out of the car and went around to the passenger seat to open the door for her. When he opened the door, she immediately got out.
“Thank you.” Rhianna said to Brandon. He smiled at her.
“Let’s go.” Brandon said. She nodded and they went to the restaurant together. The guard outside greeted them and opened the door for them. She thanked him before they finally got inside.
“We gotta seat in there, Rhianna.” Brandon said and pointed to a table at the end of the restaurant.
With a glass wall where you can see the view outside. He grabbed her arms and guided her towards it. But she didn’t feel any electricity from the contact of their skins. Unlike Leo, she feels electricity running through her heart. Why am I thinking about Leo?
They are on a date but she had something else in mind. She immediately put Leo out of her mind. When they got there. She immediately sat facing the glass wall, while Brandon sat in front of her. When they sat down, they are approached by a man who is a Service Crew of the Restaurant. He handed them the menu and Brandon took it. The man just stood on the side to wait for their order.
“Shall I order?” he asked her. She nodded.
“Yes, just you. I’m not good at it” she said. He looked back at the menu to see what they could eat.
“Chinese cabbage stewed with Salmon, Rice with salmon and cucumber, and gunkan with caviar for dessert.” Brandon said. The man just stood there as Brandon listed what he ordered.Original from NôvelDrama.Org.
“How about drinks, Sir?” the crew asked. Brandon looked at her.
“Just water.” she said. He nodded.
“Water only.” Brandon replied. After the man listed Brandon’s order, he left and went to the kitchen. She looked at Brandon who was just staring at her. She was suddenly taken aback when he stared at her like that. She swallowed before speaking.
“Hm. Why did you invite me here Brandon?” she asked. Brandon sighed before speaking.
“I like you, Rhianna. Can I court you?” he asked her.
She was surprised by what he said. She thought it was just a friendly date. But she didn’t think he would confess his feelings for her. She stared at Brandon. But she can’t feel her heart beating faster, unlike Leo, when he stares at her it’s like there’s a horse racing inside her heart.
“Ahem.” she’s speechless. Brandon smiled at her.
“It’s okay, I’m not rushing you, Rhianna. But I hope you’ll let me show you that I’m serious about you.” he said with a pleading voice.
She can’t accept what he said. Yes, she knows that Leo doesn’t love her. But there is no reason for her to accept what he said. She loves Leo much. Even if there is no response to what she feels for him, that is no reason for her to accept what Brandon said. So even if Brandon is hurt by what she’s going to say. The important thing is that she became true to herself.
“I’m sorry Brandon but..” what the hell! She can’t say what she wants to say.
“But you love someone else, right? And that’s Leo. Am I right Rhianna?” he asked her. She bowed her head. She can’t stand his gaze on her. She can see the pain in his eyes from the words he said. Brandon became a good friend. But that’s not a reason for her to agree with what he wants. That’s unfair to him.
“You’re right Brandon. I like Leo. I only think of you as a friend.” I said and looked at him. The pain in his eyes is still there. He tried to smile but it didn’t reach his eyes. He nodded.
“I’m sorry Brandon,” she said.
“It’s okay Rhianna. At least you’re true to yourself, you’re true to your feelings.” he said. He smiled sweetly. There are few people like Brandon who understand a woman’s feelings.
“Thank you.” she replied.
Their order has arrived. They started eating Brandon’s ordered food. It’s like a thorn has been pulled out of her chest because she’s just now expressing her feelings.
“You love Leo, right?” Brandon asked suddenly as she looked up at him from the plate of food in front of her. I don’t know what to say. Does she confess to him?
“Rhianna. You can trust me. It’s easier inside when you tell other people what you’re hiding. It’s hard to hide your emotions.” he said. He smiled. It’s even better that she can tell other people what she feels.
“Yes Brandon, I love him. It’s just that he doesn’t love me.” she said and bit her lip. Brandon was right, she felt a little better when she told him that.
“Because Leo cannot love a fellow Agent. He is Agent Jerald’s, right-hand man. That has been the policy of both of them since Leo was appointed as Agent Jerald’s right-hand man. When Agent Jerald finds out that you two have a relationship. You and Leo will be removed from the group.” Brandon said which surprised her.
She was stunned by what she found out. Could that be the reason why Leo doesn’t tell me that he loves her? Or maybe he doesn’t love her? But that is very impossible. A man won’t waste time on a woman if he doesn’t have passion for her. But she still wants to be sure.
“But that’s not a reason to say that he loves me. Maybe he doesn’t love me.” Brandon laughed at what she said. She stared at him evilly. He raised his right hand.
“I want to punch Leo right now. But, trust me he loves you. He won’t protect you, he won’t be jealous if he doesn’t love you, Rhianna. I’m a guy too. That’s why I know that.” Brandon said. She suddenly felt happy at what Brandon said. They just feel the same. She wants to celebrate what she just found out.
“But trust him. Maybe he’s just looking for a time to tell you his feelings for you. Wait for that time. When you can freely express your feelings to each other. Especially now that you haven’t caught Don Ysmael yet.” he said.
She felt better about what she found out. Yes, she will wait for the right time for Leo to confess his feelings for her. For now, she will keep her feelings for him for the sake of both of them and so that there is no obstacle in their mission.
“Thank you Brandon.” she said.
“It’s Nothing. Let’s eat. The food is getting cold.” Brandon said making her laugh. She started eating. It turned out that inviting him had a good outcome. Because she found out some things that made her feel better.