Leap OF Fate novel Chapter 20

After two awkward minutes, Dylan just predominantly talked as if in a monologue since she and the irritable man they were with, would only give Dylan some verbal nods here and there. He did not seem to mind though.

Serene had known Dylan from hosting fashion shows when she was in college. In the couple of times she'd work with him, she'd known him as somebody with a flamboyant personality, and easy to get along with. She recalled ‌Mary had a crush on him back then.

“Shen, sorry I got caught up in traffic,” a svelte lady approached her.

Slightly catching her breath, she pecked each of her cheeks, not caring about the men Serene was with. She was wearing a black halter top and a leather miniskirt that accentuated her long slender legs. Her hair in a short bob.

“It’s OK,” Serene answered her with a smile.

Remembering the others with them, Serene blurted, “This is my best friend, Mary. Mary, this is my former boss, Justin Rain,” she motioned towards Justin who did not give any reaction. She then motioned to the other man, “And this is Dylan…” she stretched Dylan’s name as if trying to jog something in Mary’s brain. When she did not get any reaction, she added, “Kurosawa,” she did not forget to give Mary a secret wink.

Serene and Mary looked at each other. Their lips did not open, but their eyes seem to have talked to each other.

Mary smiled at Dylan then extended her hand, “Hi”. She coyly smiled and touched her right earlobe.

Serene cannot help but roll her eyes. She knew very well that Mary was secretly flirting with him. Mary glared at Serene, then looked around. “They’re not here yet?”

“They are on the long table by the side” referring to the group of people she was with earlier.

“I see”

“You wanna head back?” Serene inquired.

“Nope,” she walked towards the bar and gave the bartender her order.

With a drink in one hand, she surveyed Serene. She's beautiful, as always. Since she tied her hair in a bun, it exposed her neck. The golden tassels that dangled on her ears highlighted her face.

But she knew Serene better than anyone else. Most people will see the undeniable beauty in front of them and get distracted by it. However, only a few knew that Serene only goes out when something's troubling her.

“You said you wanted to talk,” she looked at Serene as she slowly sipped on her drink. “Are you sure you want to do it here? It’s noisy here.” Her eyes surveyed the place that was packed by party goers. Loud music blared in the background.

“I have a private room upstairs. If you don't mind,” Dylan offered.

“No, no, it’s OK. We can go somewhere else,” Serene waved her hand in front of her as she hurriedly answered, slightly pinching Mary’s waist.

Mary ignored her signal. “Oh, that’s great! Shall we?” She stood up, drink in hand. "Don't worry, I'll just message them we moved somewhere else."

Serene shot angry looks towards Mary who just shrugged her shoulders and followed Dylan.

Left with no choice, she followed Dylan and Mary while Justin quietly walked behind her. His dark eyes looked at her exposed back. All the while looking darkly at the men who looked at her direction.

The private room had its own bar, a pool table, lounge chairs, and a television that showed an American Football match but no one watched.Serene and Mary sat together on a lounge chair while the men were on the bar, giving them a semblance of privacy.

“What’s up, Shen” Mary held Serene’s hand and stared at her. Her eyes swept over her friend's facial features, trying to pick up signals.