Chapter 28%
“But if
you really want to thank me, why not treat me to a meal sometime? Save my number first so you don’t lose contact“:
I nodded and saved his number, When I was about to enter his name, I realized I didn’t know it yet. Looking up. I asked, “May I know your name, sir?
He smiled faintly.
“Xavier.”
I quickly typed in his name, then realized I hadn’t told him mine yet!
Tm Callista
Just as I finished speaking. I noticed that he had already saved my contact with my name before I even said it.
I was a little surprised. He actually knew my name.”
Recalling the first thing he had said when we met, I found it less surprising and asked, “You know me?”
A strange emotion flickered in Xavier’s eyes before he awkwardly replied, “We went to the same university before. I saw you on stage a few times, so I remember you ”
What he said made sense. Back in university, I was in the dance club and often participated in various performances, so it was normal for him to have seen me before
Casually, I asked which year he was in, only to find out that he was just one year below me, but six years younger than me. It turned out he had skipped grades.
I couldn’t help but admire him. At such a young age, he had already achieved an academic level beyond most people.
Seeing how late it was getting, I called Vero, hoping she could pick me up, but she told me she was still in a meeting and wouldn’t be done until very late.
With no other option, I hung up, planning to take a taxi home.X
Just then, Xavier suddenly spoke up. “It’s pretty late and taking a taxi alone isn’t safe. What if something like earlier happens again? How about I drive you home?”
Xavier didn’t give me a chance to refuse. As soon as he finished speaking, he drove the car right up to me and gestured toward the back seat with a tilt of his chin.
“Get in.”
I nodded and got into the back seat X
The ride was silent. Normally, I would feel awkward being in an enclosed space with someone I wasn’t familiar with, but strangely, I didn’t feel uncomfortable at all. Instead, a rare sense of security settled over me and before I knew it, I had fallen asleep in the car.
I wasn’t sure how much time had passed when I was gently shaken awqke.8
“Callista, we’re home. Wake up.2
Slowly, I opened my eyes and the first thing I saw was Xavier’s striking face. My heart skipped a beat and I instinctively pulled back, putting some distance between us.
“Thank you for bringing me home.”2
Xavier’s face held a gentle smile. “Hurry inside.“).
I nodded and got out of the car, intending to thank him again, but out of the corner of my eye, I caught sight of a familiar figure.
Elowen.!
I had no idea when he had appeared downstairs, but the moment he saw me, he strode over with large steps.8
“Callista, why are you getting home so late? And who is he?”
His gaze locked onto Xavier, undisguised jealousy flashing in his eyes.3
