DOUBLE DATE

AUBREE POV

I have a lot of workloads today. It’s indeed a busy day for me. I prefer to be this busy because if I have this much of a workload, I will not have time to think and sulk because of Seb.

I hate it! I remember what happened at that party again. I left my table and went to the comfort room for a while to cry. A week since Seb and I met again, they were always in the news. While I always go to the comfort room to cry.

I still can't get rid of the regret and resentment in myself because I trusted him. I love him dearly, and I know he loves me too, but why did he give up so easily? Why did he leave me to someone else? Yes, that Sam was beautiful and looks kind, but didn’t he loved me? Many girls also surrounded him back then, those girls were also lovely, sexy, and wealthy women, but he never got interested in them because he loves me.

Seb, don't you love me anymore? Have you really forgotten me?

I was about to return to my table when I saw my female officemates gathering at my table. I frowned. What's going on here?

I was close to my table when I saw a man’s behind in front of my table.

"Ahm, excuse me?" I told the man.

He slowly turned in my direction.

My eyes widened when I saw Mr. Korea because my officemates are gathering and giggling near my table.

Well, I must say that Mr. Korea is handsome and hot. He was one of the heartthrobs in our school back then. I don't know why no one caught my attention from their group before.

"Gav, what are you doing here?" I asked him.

"We have a date." He said, then he winked at me.

"Date? Sorry but I am busy right now." I answered him.

"It was Sam who insisted on this date. That's why it's hard to refuse." He reasoned out.

So it was Sam who came up with this idea? Does it mean that Seb was also there? Will I see him again then? I'm not a masochist, but I want to see Seb again. And I want to know if he will be jealous when he sees me being sweet with Gav so that I can confirm if he still loves me or not.

I know that when I think about it, I just making myself hoping for nothing again. But what can I do? I still love him. I also can't accept the fact that all my efforts ended up nothing.

"Okay." I just said.

I saw him smile. "Great! I'll pick you up tomorrow at 6 pm."

"Okay."

***

It was almost 6 pm. I am sure that Gav will be here any minute now. Well, I don't want to admit it, but I prepared for this dinner. I tried to look as simple as I can but still look glamorous.

"Bree, you didn’t tell me that you already have a boyfriend. And in fairness, he is hot and handsome." Jenny commented.

I just smiled at her.

I am not close to anyone here, so why will I need to tell them about my boyfriend? I am not a snob, but I don’t see the need to tell them about my personal life. Well, you can’t blame me. I became aloof after the things that happened to Seb and me.

I closed my eyes. It's Seb again. Bree, will you stop thinking about him?! He is not worth it... maybe before he is worth it, but don’t lead yourself on.

I can feel my tears forming again. Fortunately, my phone suddenly rang, and my tears were stopped.

"Gav!"

"I'm already in the basement. Do you want me to pick you up there?" Gav said.

"No. I will go down. I'll see you in the lobby." I said.

"Okay."

After that call, I immediately took the elevator and hit the ground floor.

And just like yesterday, Gav is once again surrounded by female employees here at the company. It's tough to be handsome.

"Gav!" I called him.

He smiled and immediately approached me.

He was stunned for a moment, and I could feel him looking at me from head to toe.

"Y-you look great!" Gav said.

I felt the redness on my cheek. It's Gavin Inarez who complimented you who wouldn’t be felt shy and blushed!

"Thanks." Embarrassed, I said.

"Shall we?" Then he offered his hand, and I accepted it, and then he put my hands in his arm.

The sweet look on our faces makes us a couple. Gav is a real gentleman.

We were in the car when Gav suddenly asked me

"If you don't mind me asking ... What happens between you and Sebastian? Why you two broke up?" It's a serious question.

I was surprised by Gav's question. I didn't see that coming. He doesn’t look like he loves to gossip.

"His family can’t accept me for him because of our status." Embarrassed, I said.

"And Sebastian did nothing?" Gav said.

There was anger when he said that. I also saw the tightening of his grip on the steering wheel.

I just smiled. For sure, if I answered him, I will just cry again.

We were already in the restaurant, and the staff guided us to the restaurant's private room. The restaurant looks elegant and grand, already expected from a known elite place. Well, I'm used to going to places like this. My dad is a manager at a five-star hotel, and we can afford to eat in places like this though we only went here only on a special occasion.

Seb and Sam were already there.

I saw Sam smile at us. He kissed Gav and me, and Gav shook hands with Seb, and I just smiled at Seb, just to make it civil.

"I'm glad that you two made it," Sam said.

"Gav said you were busy, but I'm glad that you still find time to give in to me," Sam added.

Sam is lovely and innocent. I wondered even more how Seb liked her because, as far as I know, Seb likes strong women, the reason why he wanted me.

"I also can't refuse Gav’s request, and I've been very busy with work these past weeks, and I know that I have to make time for him," I said. Then I look at Gav and smile.

I saw Seb's reaction in my peripheral vision. Do I see it, right?! I saw the pain in his eyes.

Does it mean that he still loves me? Then why will he marry Sam? Seb, can you stop making me confused. Can’t you just tell me if you still love me or not?!

"I also talked to my aunt, and she told me that she likes you for Gav. I hope you two will end up in marriage just like Seb and me. Aren't they look good together, Seb?" Sam said.

I immediately looked at Seb. I want to know what he has to say.

"Yes. They look good together." Seb said with a forced smile.

But I know you, Seb, what you said is not true. Does that mean you still love me? Do we still have a chance?

I want to beat myself up with that, I thought. I think I'm addicted to hope because I already made hoping my hobby.

I felt Gav's hand holding me tight. I can sense anger in his eyes. Then he smiles.

"I also hope for that. My mom loves her so much, and so do I." Gav said, obviously want to mean something.

Guilt. That is what I saw in Seb’s eyes. He knew what Gav meant to say.

“If you want, we could have a double wedding! That looks fun!” Sam butted in.

Sam is too innocent. She had no idea what was going on. Didn’t Seb tell her about us?