Chapter 21: Chapter 21

JAYDEN

I got dressed in a simple blue t-shirt and a ripped off trousers. Ethan stared at me. "Where are you going to?"

I rolled my eyes. "Remember I told you I have an eat-out with Bella"

He frowned. "Eat-out or a date?"

I laughed. "What's up with that look. It's just an eat-out, not a date"

"I told you to ask for a date, not an eat-out"

"She doesn't want a date with me. I told you it was a bad idea to ask your lecturer on a date"

He hissed. "She isn't our real lecturer you know that. And she will be leaving soon if Mr, Vincent comes back from London"

I rolled my eyes. "Whichever way ut's still a bad idea"

I furrowed my brows. "And that is the reason you asked for an eat-out?"

I nodded. "That's the best option"

He hissed. "Whatever" he mumbled. "So are you going, dressed like this?"

I had to check myself out. "What's wrong with the clothes?"

"This is too simple. Come on, even if it's just an eat-out like you claim, which I wished would be more than that. You should dress more impressive. Even if it's little". I furrowed my brows. "You know the first impression matters a lot"

I rolled my eyes. "I am not going there to impress Bella, ok?"

He placed his hand on his forehead and groaned. "Gosh. What's your problem, Jay?. Can't you just have fun for once?. Just once in your cold-hearted life"

I frowned. "I am not cold-hearted. You should stop calling me that"

He rolled his eyes. "You are. Just accept that fact and let me help you"

I sat on the bed. "I don't need help"

"You need help". I ignored him and stood up. "Hey!!"

I groaned. "What?!"

"You can't go with that cloth. You're changing it"

"I'm not doing that"

"You are". He stood up. "Come on. Stop being a jerk". I frowned and he chuckled. "Sorry. I was just joking. But you need to change these wears". I rolled my eyes. "I have an idea"

I furrowed my brows. "What..."

He patted my shoulder. "I'm coming"

I watched him enter into the closet and I sat down. I waited for a while and when he wasn't forthcoming, I became curious to know what he was doing in there. I stood up and walked closer to the closet door. I made to open the door when it opened and Ethan walked out, bumping into me in the process. I groaned. "Hey!!"

He frowned. "What are you doing at the door?. You almost shift my bones"

I rolled my eyes. "You should be saying sorry, not that"

"If there is anyone to say sorry. That should be you"

I sighed. "You know what?. I am not in for your argument. I'm leaving". I turned and he pulled me back

"You go nowhere. Not after I have spent time searching for this" he raised some clothes. "This is what you will be wearing to the so-called eat-out". He groaned. "I wished it was a date. You dressed in a suit and Miss Bella dressed in a flowing dinner gown". He smiled. "It will be so nice". He looks at me. "Do you know you both will look good as a couple"

I frowned. I have gotten to the peck of this conversation!!. "That's enough, Ethan. You can either give me the clothes or keep them to yourself" I yelled and he groaned

He stretched the clothes to me. "Take and stop yelling". I took them from him and dropped them on the bed. "Pick any of the trousers with this shirt"

I rolled my eyes. "This should do. You can take this back"

**

I stood in front of the mirror, checking myself out. I smiled. Ethan's idea wasn't a bad one. I was dressed in black leather trousers and a white shirt. I brushed my hair and used my hand to arrange it backward. "Where are you meeting?. I mean..."

I rolled my eyes. "I know. We are meeting at the restaurant"

He frowned. "You won't go pick her up?"

I rolled my eyes. Why would I want to do that?. "I am not doing that"

"You should..."

I raised my hand. "That's enough. Ethan. I wore these clothes because of you. I won't pick her up because you say so"

He sighed. "Suit yourself". I rolled my eyes and turned to leave. "You won't go in the car?"

I shook my head. "Nah. I will take a taxi"

"You..."

I waved it off. "That's my decision to make not yours!!"

**

The taxi stopped in front of the restaurant and I stepped out. I paid the taxi man and walked into the restaurant. Luckily, Bella wasn't in yet. I chose a table closer to the window and sat down. I had always loved tables close to the window, where I could look outside and admire nature. The waitress walked up to me. "Good evening, sir. How may I be of help?"

I picked up the menu on the table. "I'm waiting for someone. Just get me a glass of water first. I will order when she comes"

She smiled. "On a date?"

I rolled my eyes. "No. Just a simple eat-out"

She nodded. "I will get you the water". She left and came back a few minutes later with a glass of what. "Here is it"

I smiled. "Thanks"

She pointed at the counter. "I will be over there if you need me". I nodded. After she left, drank from the water and dripped the glass on the table. I checked the time and it was past 7 pm. Bella had chosen this time. Though she said that was the only available time she has. I knew she chose that time not to draw the students' attention. That's what I am trying to make Ethan understand. Going out with Bella will draw the attention of not only the students but also the lecturers.

"Hi," someone said, jolting me out of my thought. From the voice, I could tell it was Bella. I stared at her legs. She wore black bondage boots. I raised my head slowly to where her black dress stopped, just right below her knees. "Hey" she cooed

I sighed and raised my head. I was meet with two blue beautiful eyes staring at me. I can dispute the fact that Bella is beautiful. Her hair was packed in a messy bun. I wasn't sure if her hair was dyed in blue or if it was the blue fluorescent light. The light shunned her face, making it beam. I rolled my eyes. Though she was dressed in a simple dress, it fits her so perfectly. I mentally thanked Ethan for making me wear this cloth. I couldn't imagine how embarrassed I will be if I had dressed that way only to see Bella dressed this gorgeous. She hit the table softly and I batted my lashes. I must have been lost in thought. Thinking about her. I flushed in embarrassment. "Hi" I cooed

She pointed at the chair close to her. "Can i"

I rolled my eyes. "Pardon my manners. You should sit down". She nodded and sat down. A moment or two of silence followed. Though we could hear the voices of those around us, it was like we were in our world alone. I decided to break the silence. "What do you care for?"

She sighed. "A glass of wine should do"

I nodded and gestured to the waiter that had attended to me a while ago to come over. She walked to us and greeted Bella who only nodded but said nothing. "She's the one you've been waiting for?" She asked

I stared at Bella to see her reaction before nodding. "She's beautiful, you know. And l must say. You both look perfect for each other"

I rolled my eyes. "A bottle of champagne and two glass cups, please"

She smiled. "Sure"

She left and there was silence. I sighed. "Champagne will be here soon". Bella nodded. The waiter returned with the champagne and two glass cups. "Thanks" I muttered and she left. I opened the champagne and poured it into a glass cup and then the second. I handed over one of the cups to Balla. She muttered a thank you. I picked the second glass cup and sipped. I knew I needed to start a conversation. The place was becoming awkward for her. "How was your day?" I asked, trying to start a conversation. She stared at me before saying it was fine. I nodded. "Guess you're enjoying the island"

She smiled. "Sure. I loved everything about this place. The sea, the restaurants even the school"

I relaxed, happy I was able to start a conversation. "You seems to love this place"

She nodded. "It has always been my dream to come here"

I nodded. That was good to know. We kept talking about random thing. The restaurant became crowdy and we had to shout to hear ourself. I suggested we take a walk and she agreed. We left the restaurant and walked down the road. Bella stopped walking and turned to face me. "I have something to tell you"

I furrowed my brows. "What's that?"

She folded her arms. "I-i"

I sighed. "You can tell me"

"Never mind"

I rolled my eyes. "Come on. You can tell me. Don't put me in the dark"

She sighed. "I-i think I love you". I blinked. Did she say love?!!