Chapter 70

She said a quiet hello to him. She felt a bit uncomfortable when he beamed and approached her. She glanced at the hallway where she came from, worried that Nick would come out any moment.

"How have you been?" He really sounded pleased to see her.

"I'm good. How about you? What happened to you? Haven't heard from you for a while. " She asked because she was a bit curious why he didn't call her again after they went out last time which was a little strange.

He didn't answer immediately. He was busy running his eyes on her face like he hadn't seen her for a very long time.

"You seem more beautiful now." he said in a breathy voice and she timidly smiled. " Can we have coffee at the cafe in front?"

She didn't expect his sudden invitation. Her forehead creased. " I'm sorry. I can't."

"Please? Even for just 15 minutes? " his eyes are pleading.

(Nick)