Lock You In My Heart

Chapter 65

Gabrielle's body froze in horror. Westley was right in front of her. 'Of all the people in the world, ' she thought. At least her face was covered in a mask, so he wouldn't notice her.

"Ha! How cool is this, Austin?" exclaimed Holly. "I've been back only a few days, so haven't had time to call. But I'm happy see you! Let's do dinner tonight! Your friend can join us, too!" Holly seemed friendly and generous. She was ready to invite Austin's friend to dinner, without even knowing her.

No sooner had Holly invited them, than Gabrielle tugged at Austin's sleeve, whispering urgently. "Please, no, Austin," she begged. "Get us out of this dinner plan. I don't want to do this. Please."

Gabrielle was mortified. What if Westley recognized her? His eyes hadn't left her once since the group had met. It was as if he wanted to know who this woman was behind the mask, and would give anything to take it off.

He followed her hands as they tugged at Austin's sleeve. It gave him a sense of déjà vu. 'Who is she?' he thought to himself. 'Why does she seem so familiar?'

Gabrielle tried her level best to avoid making eye contact with anyone, especially Westley. Heaven forbid, he should look into her eyes and discover how guilty she really felt. That would be enough for her to bolt from there and never look back.

'On the other hand, ' Gabrielle pondered, 'Westley was out with another woman right now. So why should I have to hide the fact that I'm with someone else, too? I have every right to be here with Austin.

And if we're all just friends, we should certainly be able to have a meal together without any awkwardness.'

This moment of defiance was short-lived, though, as Gabrielle's anxiety of being exposed resurfaced. She tugged at Austin's sleeve a little harder this time.

"Austin... Let's go. I... I'm a little hungry," she pleaded. Even though her voice was lowered, it was apparent that she was uncomfortable with the idea of hanging out.

Austin already knew this way before Gabrielle said anything, so he didn't hesitate and turned to Holly and Westley. "Tonight won't be possible, Holly," he said jovially. "It's so sweet of you to ask but my friend is a bit shy with new company. I'll take a rain check, though!"

Holly didn't push the topic any further. Quite frankly, she was relieved he declined her invitation. She, too, didn't like the idea of hanging out with a stranger. Especially, when it was so apparent that Austin's date had no interest whatsoever in socializing or being remotely pleasant.

"That's alright," she replied, politely. "Maybe when my leg recovers, I'll hit you up and we'll make a plan!" Holly was in no hurry to create a new plan to hang out with Austin, while his date was around. So she decided to keep it open and vague.

your leg?" Austin asked,

called him.

to help you out." Austin smiled, as he replied. He feigned interest in Holly's

of the night.' It wasn't breaking news that Westley could care less about his own

not care

an event for her, but it certainly pinched Gabrielle. She was used to Westley being uncaring and indifferent. Learning that he was so attentive and proactive with other

okay?" Austin gently asked,

I'm starving." She wasn't starving. She was aching to the point of screaming.

to contribute to the conversation. He was only interested in one thing: the mystery woman Austin had brought along. And

Westley," he nodded. "See you around. Bye!" Austin turned and guided Gabrielle by her arm

cocoon of privacy. They were comfortably cut off from the rest of the world. Gabrielle could relax,

the chair back for

quietly. He was dying to comfort her, but couldn't find

Holly and

whoever to the hospital in the middle of the night, too.

born yesterday. It was crystal clear that Gabrielle was putting on an act. And he knew that, deep down,

Westley, whether or not he

broke

old friends, Gabrielle," he rationalized. "They're just catching up for dinner after a long time. That's normal, isn't it?" Austin was running out of ways to cheer her up. He had no interest in justifying Westley's actions. He simply wanted to

happiness meant a lot to

tried to give her best I-Am-Okay smile, before she buried her embarrassed face

between Westley and Holly. Westley wouldn't hold anybody in his arms in the middle of the night at a hospital.

about Holly today, '

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