A Lionel Si Casanova

Chapters. 20 After the meeting

Reddick looked at this woman with pity. His heart also hurt to see him. All because of his stupidity.

 

Although she had worked in the Wyclif family company while being Reddick's wife, it did not make her able to stand upright without a doubt. This woman's body has been shaking ever since. With courage, Reddick clasped Bellina's hand for a moment. Just wanted to give her a calmness that she herself was not sure had any effect on this woman or not. Bellina did not refuse.

 

"Maybe I look pathetic. I suggested this idea myself, but I was scared too." Bellina said it with her hands still trembling. His face still seemed to hold nervousness because of the meeting earlier. Despite smiling, it only radiated fear that was still left on his face.

 

"No. You were pretty good. You look tough and calm." Reddick tried to give words of encouragement.

 

"Don't joke. Calm down? I was shaking in that room. It feels tight there." Bellina said with a horrified look. Reddick understands that. But I don't have to be honest about that right now. Bellina needs encouraging words.

 

"That's already passed. You can still be braver than you were at the next meeting." Reddick.

 

"Can I?" bellina asked doubtfully.

 

"certain. Sure you can. You're a strong woman Bellina. Don't waste your sacrifice agreeing to marry me. Because I know you hate men like me" pointed Reddick.

 

Unexpectedly, Bellina chuckled softly.

 

"Yes," Bellina said honestly.

 

Reddick's chest rippled. He was amazed to see the sweet laughter from the lips of this woman. Until he needed to turn his face to hide the red tinge that he was sure appeared on his face.

 

Bellina realized that she was wrong to be honest now. That's not exactly right.

 

"Sorry, Lion. I'm not mocking you." Bellina was surprised when Reddick turned his face after a light laugh just now.

 

Reddick sighed again. He then faced Bellina.

 

"I don't think you're mocking me. I know who I am." Reddick knows who Lionel is.

 

"But what I see now, you're not as bad as people say."

 

"What do you see now?" reddick asked with an irregular heartbeat.

 

"You don't think only of women. The proof is that you kept a promise to help me. You don't deny it, Lion. Men like you often have a sweet mouth in the front, but bitter in the back. Everything is broken because in fact .. You really intend to help me. Thank you." Thank you."

 

There was gratitude in Bellina's eyes.

 

I'm not just keeping Bellina's promise. I swear I'll protect you. My second life should be for you. I will never doubt your loyalty again. Even I can replace the life in my second life for your happiness.

 

...****...

 

Reddick came to the restaurant Bellina mentioned in her message. At that time he saw the woman was sitting at one of the tables that had been ordered. Bellina's lips smiled. Reddick liked this scene, but his gaze suddenly became sharp as he saw Bellina was not alone. He was with a man!

 

“Who is that guy?” furious Reddick. Bellina looked at him. The woman's lips smiled again. This time to him. His lips smiled back.

 

"Oh, Lion. You just came?”

 

“You must have waited a long time for me.” Reddick's eyeball glanced at the man standing near the table.

 

“No. I didn't take long. Sit.” Although Bellina had already told him to sit down, Reddick did not immediately sit down. He did not want to sit down before this man walked away.

 

"Your husband?" ask the man to Bellina.

 

 

"I'm Nathan. Bellina's schoolmate."

 

Reddick was reluctant to shake hands, but he wanted to reconcile with his own thoughts. Finally, he welcomed the man's hand. Reddick tried to be friendly.

 

"Lionels."

 

"Thank you for visiting this restaurant. Then, I'll provide your order, Bellina," the man said. After saying that, he left.

 

"Providing food? Who's she?" reddick asked with a frown between dislike and curiosity. He started to sit down following Bellina.

 

"The chef who made the food here, too .. owner of this place," Bellina explained completely. Suddenly Reddick felt his heart grumpy.

 

If that man was the chef and owner of this place, wouldn't it be possible that Bellina had deliberately chosen this place because of that man? Oh naw. I can't help but think in that direction.

 

"So you chose this place because of her?" asked Reddick to try to be reasonable. But that's not possible. Reddick's question is too obvious.

 

"No. I just found out," Bellina said. Reddick nodded his head.

 

Although unsure, he acted as if he believed one hundred percent. For not believing even the possibility of Bellina not caring. With her husband's theatrical status, she had no right to restrain Bellina in the business of getting along. He must realize that.

 

... ****...

 

The food Bellina chose came. Although not very in line with his taste, Reddick tried to eat it. But it turns out that this food deliveryman was not the man. It turned out that the man told others to deliver food. Maybe because there's Reddick.

 

"Boss said, both of you can order another meal from our restaurant menu for free" said the employee.

 

"really?" bellina asked looking enthusiastic.

 

"Yes. I'll write it if you mention it now. Or if you still need time to think about what menu you want to order, you can both order later. We're ready to serve because you're our boss' friend" the employee said.

 

"no need. We had enough of all these delicious foods. Just tell Nathan, thank you for the offer," Bellina refused subtly.

 

"Yes. My wife couldn't finish this meal, so she couldn't possibly order any more. Thank you," said Reddick also refused a good offer just now. Bellina.

 

"Oh, yes. We will send your message to our boss. Please enjoy the food." The employee resigned.

 

"You're so familiar with Nathan?" ask Reddick to investigate. "Or do you know he's the boss here?"

 

"Not really. Just know each other. I never knew I had a friend who had a business of her own" Bellina said.

 

"But the man seemed to know you very closely." Reddick can't believe it.

 

"We're schoolmates. It's natural to look close. Then ... Why are you asking about that? Isn't that the limit of each of us's territory that we can't enter?" tanya Bellina cornered Reddick.

 

"Oh sorry, if my curiosity peaked." Reddick. "Come, we'd better start lunch.” Reddick's transfer of topics was immediately done in order to maintain a good atmosphere between the two of them. He did not want the smile to disappear.

 

The cooking in this place is delicious. Reddick seemed to be enjoying the food of this woman's choice.

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