Forty two

“What?” Kristen raised an eyebrow as he added some food to her plate..

“ I want to hang out with my friends Tonight cause it's Diane's birthday today.. would you like to come with me?” She asked with an eager smile but unfortunately Kristen had other plans..

“ I have a zoom meeting with the South African branch. I won't be able to make it.” He simply told her and she heaved a sigh as her face dropped.

“ It's fine.. I forgot how busy you're when it's night time.” She was sad but didn't dare show it as she began eating her food only this time much slower.

Kristen stared at her with a smirk plastered on his face and no one knew what was actually going on in his head..

“ I need to return to the company, I have got a meeting to attend..” Isabelle Suddenly stopped eating and wiped her lips clean while he stared keenly at her..

“ Let's go ..” He stood up unhurriedly and together they both walked out of the restaurant and headed back to the car..

Throughout the ride back to her company, Isab