"I don't wanna go on a blind date! This is so old-fashioned. I won't find any good men by going on blind dates, okay? So Mom, don't waste your time talking me into it."
I was 25 and now being forced by my mom to go on a blind date. I really felt this was ridiculous.
"Anyway, you have to go," my mom said.
"No!" I refused firmly.
"Fine. Then don't regret it," my mom sneered coldly.
Then, she said she wouldn't give me pocket money this week, and I cursed in my heart, Damn it. Not again, Mom. Is there anything else you can do? Anyway, I won't compromise this time. This is really outrageous.
I didn't want to admit it, but in the end, I compromised. Riding my scooter, I went to the place for the blind date with my pajamas and slippers on.
I sat by the window of the coffee shop, feeling bored as I looked outside. I clicked my tongue and muttered impatiently, "What's wrong with that guy? Still hasn't shown up? Looks like he's really crap at appointments and times."
"Hello, are you Miss Calvert?" A pretty boy, who was about 6 feet tall, had eight-pack abs, and dressed in formal attire, suddenly appeared in front of me and reached out his hand towards me.
Looking at him, I whistled in my heart and thought, Oh, yeah. He's my type.
"Hello, I'm Isabel Calvert. You are Mr. Fowler, right?" I immediately reached out to shake hands with him. Somehow, I felt the touch a bit familiar.
I thought to myself, Well. His hand is really nice. But it'll be great if I can touch his abs.
"Miss Calvert? Miss Calvert?" The pretty boy seemed to have sensed my desire through my eager eyes, and a complex look flashed in his eyes.
I cleared my throat and said, "Well, Mr. Fowler, it's a blind date, right? So, let me ask you. Do you have cars, houses, and money?"
At the same time, I sighed in my heart, What a pity. Though he's my type, I hate blind dates. So, goodbye. Seeing him hesitate to speak, I picked up my bag directly and was ready to leave.
The pretty boy hurriedly grabbed my hand and explained, "Miss... Miss Calvert, I only have a two-story villa, a Bentley, and 10 million dollars in savings. But I will work hard to strive for it. Trust me!"
I silently stared at his hand on my wrist, thinking, Only? Damn it. That's a lot, okay?
But he just happens to meet my mom's standards. Should I just choose him and marry him? No, no, no. I can't be such a scumbag.
The pretty boy noticed my gaze and quickly let go of my hand, stammered, "Well... I'm sorry. I didn't mean to."
I slightly shook my head. "It's okay. I think..."
At this time, another man's voice suddenly sounded. "Table 4? Yeah, here. Hello, Miss. Are you Isabel Calvert?"
A gentle and elegant man politely asked me so, and I was completely confused.
"Yes, I am. What's the matter?" I replied.
"Hello, Miss Calvert. I'm your blind date today, Gordon Fowler."
Hearing his words, I was shocked and confused.
"You are my blind date? Then who is he?" My gaze wandered between the two men in front of me.
At the same time, I exclaimed in my heart, Seriously? What the hell is going on? Can someone explain this to me?
Oh, this is so embarrassing! This is definitely not my lucky day today.
"Isabel, I'm Trey Fowler, Adriana Fowler's younger brother. Didn't she tell you that we are celebrating her birthday together today?" The pretty boy, Trey, looked at me with his innocent eyes.
I complained in my heart, Damn it. Then why didn't you make it clear to me in the first place? So, you two have the same surname, Fowler? Wow. You two must be brothers or something. I must look like a fool in your eyes.
"Isabel, I'm here!" Adriana came.
Hearing Adriana's voice, I felt a little helpless, thinking, Fine. Another fool is coming. So, this is real, huh?
I asked Adriana, "Adriana, why didn't you tell me that your brother has returned to the country?"
I rolled up my sleeves, on the edge of a rampage. If Adriana didn't give me a sound reason, I swore I would teach her a good lesson today.
Adriana replied, "Come on, you didn't read the message, did you? I sent you a message this morning, and you didn't reply. I thought you had no problem with it."
Looking at the innocent expression on her face, I then took out my phone from my pocket. It was dead...
So, I could blame no one but myself. Instantly, my anger dissipated.
Feeling helpless, I looked up at Gordon.
"Mr. Fowler, you have also seen what's going on here. I'm really sorry. I'll treat you to a meal next time as an apology."
"It's okay, Miss Calvert. Let's have a meal together another day," Gordon smiled gentlemanly.
"Thank you, Mr. Fowler. You are such a nice man."
Seeing Gordon being so considerate, I felt a little touched.
When Gordon heard the words 'nice man', his eyes darkened, and he smiled meaningfully before turning around and leaving.
After Gordon left, I turned and looked at Adriana and Trey.
"So, tell me. What's this all about?" I asked Adriana with a half-smile, and Trey silently went elsewhere.
"Well. I can explain," Adriana smiled awkwardly. "5 million dollars, win my brother's heart. He has a house, a car, and a lot in his savings. Trust me. You'll make no loss in it."
"Thanks, but no thanks. Your brother is 22, right? I'm 3 years older than him! What are you thinking? Your parents won't agree. Anyway, I don't want to get in trouble," I said in a half-joking manner and patted Adriana on the back.
But Adriana said, "Come on. You two look like a perfect match. And besides, that's not really your concern, right?"
She seemed to be testing me, but then again, maybe not. I didn't find anything fishy.
I chuckled, "Forget it. Well, I'm going back to have lunch. Let's meet tonight."
"Okay, see you at the usual place."
After saying that, Adriana casually put the card into my pocket and then left.
Chapter 2 Trey's Tricks"So? What do you wanna tell me? I don't wanna stay in such a crowded place for too long. I'm busy with these handsome guys."
I yawned casually and pointed at some 6-foot-tall handsome young men, who were dancing on my phone.
Adriana snorted, "Isabel, I kindly brought you a birthday gift. So, don't give me that look, okay?"
"So? Where's the gift?" I asked.
She cleared her throat and said, "Well, I left it at home. You can come to my place later to get it. Okay, let's have some fruit wine. It tastes great!
"Do you like it? Well, you may go to my place and get my gift for you. Bye-bye."
Adriana seemed a little off, but I didn't notice it at that time.
"Oh, okay. Bye."
Then, I took a taxi and directly went to Adriana's apartment.
I shook my head and felt a little dizzy, thinking that I probably was a little sleepy.
I took out the key that Adriana had given me a long time ago and opened the door to her apartment.
When I saw the scene inside the apartment, I blurted, "Holy crap!"
Trey stood in the living room with only a towel around his waist. Looking at his distinct abs, wet chest, and dripping hair, I thought of the black card Adriana had put in my pocket, and I fell silent.
I yelled in my heart, Oh my God! Is he trying to seduce me?
Looks like I don't need this card tonight.
"Isabel..." Trey looked at me with his innocent eyes.
I stammered, "I...I'm sorry. I just came to get Adriana's gift for me."
I instantly blushed and quickly turned around. Naturally, I didn't see Trey's triumphant smile.
As I turned around, a scene suddenly flashed through my mind: the fair skin was covered with many old and new scars. I sighed in my heart, What a pity.
At this time, Trey said, "It's okay, Isabel. I know it's not your fault."
Hearing his words, I felt a little strange.
However, I didn't think too much as I felt sleepier. "Isabel..."
I heard someone was calling me. But I thought I was hearing things because I got too drunk. Gradually, I lost my consciousness...
When I woke up again, I shook my head, still feeling a bit sore.
I took a deep breath and looked around.
Then, I was shocked.
I silently stared at Trey, who was lying next to me with his eyes closed.
I clicked my tongue silently and thought to myself, Wow. Look at this fair and smooth skin, long and slightly curled eyelashes, handsome nose bridge, and rosy lips...
Without thinking, I approached Trey.
However, he suddenly opened his eyes.
I said in my heart, Oh, no. I got caught. Oh my God. Is there anyone who can save me?
"Isabel, you have to take responsibility."
I looked at Trey, who was staring at me with his wet eyes, and I felt like I had committed an unforgivable sin.
I suddenly became nervous and stuttered, "I... What did I do to you?"
Trey looked aggrieved. "You held onto me all night and wouldn't let go, wanting me to sleep with you."
After saying that, he pulled down the blanket, revealing several obvious scratch marks on his abs.
I exclaimed in my heart, Oh, shit. How could I do such a despicable thing to him?
"What do you want then?" I instantly wilted.
"Well, Isabel, be my girlfriend, okay?"
Trey's eyes instantly lit up.
I hesitated a bit upon hearing this.
"Isabel, do you think that I'm not good enough and don't deserve you?"
With that, Trey stared at me with his watery and innocent eyes, looking very aggrieved.
I didn't want to see that look on his face, and in a moment of impulsiveness, I said to him, "Of course not! I'll be your girlfriend."
"Then you can't go back on your word."
The corners of Trey's mouth curled up, while I lost myself in my grandiose declaration.
Later, I went back home in a daze.
On the way, I thought to myself, Who am I? Where am I? What have I done?
Oh my God! What the hell have I done?
Chapter 3 Dinner With GordonMy phone suddenly rang.
I didn't know who was calling, but I was in a very bad mood now!
"Hello? Who is this? And what do you want?"
"Miss Calvert, hello. It's me, Gordon."
I remembered Gordon, so I sounded less careless and casual.
"I'm sorry, Mr. Fowler. You're calling me because..."
I didn't finish my words, but he seemed to understand what I wanted to say.
He chuckled, "Miss Calvert, I'm calling to fulfill yesterday's promise. Would you honor me with a dinner tonight?"
Hearing his words, I thought, I said that yesterday because I didn't want to embarrass him. He took it seriously? Well, fine. Never mind.
Then, I said to Gordon, "Alright. I promised to treat you. Let's meet at Spring Restaurant."
"Okay, Miss Calvert. See you there."
"Okay, bye-bye."
After hanging up the phone, I sighed helplessly in my heart, Oh, no. I already have a boyfriend, don't I? It doesn't feel right for me to go on a blind date with someone else.
No. No. I'm just inviting someone to dinner to apologize. It's not a blind date.
Later, I arrived at Spring Restaurant. "Mr. Fowler, sorry for the waiting. The traffic was heavy." I scratched my head and looked at Gordon apologetically.
"It's okay. I just arrived," Gordon smiled and gestured for me to sit down.
Then, he said, "Miss Calvert, don't call me Mr. Fowler. It's too formal. Just call me Gordon."
I handed him the menu and said, "Okay, Gordon. You can call me Isabel."
Gordon smiled. Soon, all the dishes were served.
The waiter said with a smile, "Miss, sir, hope you'll enjoy this meal."
Just as I was about to pick up the food, I casually looked up and saw a pair of pitiful eyes.
I thought to myself, Oh, no. This is bad.
"I'm sorry, Gordon. I think I need to use the washroom now."
I smiled apologetically at Gordon and then got up to walk to Trey.
"Trey, what are you doing here? I just came to have dinner with him."
Resignedly, I held Trey's hand and walked to a corner.
He said, "Isabel, you're my girlfriend, but you didn't have dinner with me. Now, you're even having a blind date with someone else."
Trey sounded aggrieved, and I suddenly felt very guilty.
I hurriedly explained, "It's not a blind date. I just wanna apologize to him for the misunderstanding yesterday. Sorry."
After saying so, I tiptoed and wanted to pat Trey's head. However, I was only 5.3 feet tall and was a bit short in front of him.
Just as I felt embarrassed and was about to put down my hand, Trey squatted down. Seeing this, I didn't hesitate and reached out to touch his head, thinking, Oh my. It's so soft and fluffy. So nice. I love it.
A few seconds later, I withdrew my hand and said with a solemn face, "Okay, I'll go back after finishing this dinner. You go back to your seat and wait for me. I'll take you home later."
Trey's eyes lit up, shining brightly. Seeing this, I felt that I loved him more.
Feeling inexplicably better in my heart, I hummed a song as I walked back to my seat.
I looked at the untouched food and said, "Gordon, let's enjoy these dishes, shall we?" I also picked up the fork and knife and prepared to eat.
"Sure. Please." As Gordon spoke, he made a gentlemanly gesture.
While we were eating, none of us spoke. Soon, we finished our meal.
Then, I asked, "Gordon, how do you like the food here? Do you like them?"
Gordon replied, "Of course. Isabel, may I have the pleasure of going shopping and watching a movie with you?"
I glanced at Trey, who was waiting for me not far away, and declined Gordon's invitation.
"Sorry, Gordon, my friend is still waiting for me."
"That's a shame. Then Isabel, see you next time."
"See you."
I watched Gordon leave and then breathed a sigh of relief.
I turned and walked towards Trey. As I expected, I saw the pitiful look in his eyes again.
I couldn't help but sigh, reaching out and holding his hand as if I had done it a thousand times.
Trey said, "Isabel, you didn't tell him that I'm your boyfriend."
I replied, "You need to give me some time. We've only known each other for two days, okay?"
But Trey murmured, "It's 22 years."
I didn't hear clearly and asked, "Did you say something?"
"Nothing. Isabel, let's go home." With that, Trey added in his heart, Go back to our home.
The shadows of the two of us gradually merged under the setting sun.
Chapter 4 The Truth"Isabel, will you stay and accompany me?"
Trey was actually acting cute just to let me stay!
As a result, my refusal turned into a "yes" as it came out of my mouth.
I thought to myself, I'm not that kind of promiscuous woman, am I?
How can I stay at someone else's home for the night? I mean, he's a man, and I'm a woman! I must be crazy.
But since I've already said yes, then I can only...
I immediately called my bestie, Adriana, to come over.
"Hey, I've sent you the address. Come over quickly."
After hanging up the phone, I turned my head and saw a pitiful look in Trey's eyes. It was as if he was accusing me of calling someone else over, even if that was his own sister.
I explained, "It'll be too boring if it's just the two of us. With Adriana, the three of us can play cards together!"
At the same time, I praised myself in my heart, Well done! Must give myself a thumbs up.
I didn't refuse Trey, and I also ensured my...safety.
After Adriana arrived, she first said to me in a slightly angry tone, "Are you drunk? Call me here to play cards with you? I was flirting with a super handsome guy!"
Although I also like beautiful women, I didn't feel much guilt upon hearing her accusations. After all, I was immune to them.
I said to her, "Just cut the crap. We'll play Truth or Dare.
"Oh, no. It's me. I choose Truth."
Adriana raised her hand directly and said, "I'll ask the question! Isabel, what kind of man do you like?"
I glared at Adriana, complaining in my heart, Seriously? You already knew it. Why bother asking?
But still, I answered, "Tall and handsome man. Over 6 feet tall, with eight-pack abs, a house, a car, and a lot of money."
"Wow, isn't that my brother? He's yours now."
Adriana smiled cunningly.
"Shut up. He's already mine," I said casually.
As my voice fell, both of them looked at me in surprise. It was only then that I realized what I had said just now.
There was a hint of guilt and relief in Adriana's eyes.
And Trey's eyes were full of joy, but there was also a hint of guilt in them.
I didn't know what they were guilty of.
Shaking my head slightly, I stopped thinking and continued playing.
"Well, Adriana, it's your turn this round. So tell me, are you hiding something from me? Hmm?"
I stared at Adriana with sharp eyes, but she seemed a little evasive.
"How could there be any? I chose Dare. I'll drink three glasses of wine."
In the third round, Trey lost, and I asked him, "You've been sticking to me, like glue. Do you really love me?"
Trey's eyes showed no evasion, filled with devotion. "Isabel, I love you more than my own life."
"But we've only known each other for two days, and I'm pretty sure I haven't seen you before."
Just as Trey was about to reply, Adriana quickly interrupted, "Alright, stop. You can only ask one question."
I felt that things were getting stranger, and the mystery was getting bigger. I was really puzzled.
I wanted to ask more, but suddenly, I had a splitting headache.
It was as if something wanted to break free in my head, but I just couldn't recall anything.
Trey and Adriana looked at each other and then carried me into the room. I seemed to hear something.
"Don't go to your room. There are too many things from your past!" It was Adriana's voice.
"It's okay. They're all hers anyway." This was Trey's voice.
"But it's not the time yet. Put them away."
"Adriana, I really can't stand it anymore. I want her to get back her memories, but I can't bear to see her in pain. Every minute without her is like torture to me!"
"I know. I can understand you. If she didn't love you, she wouldn't have pushed you away back then. She loved you to the core. You have to believe that she will fall in love with you again!"
Hearing their conversation, I wondered, What are they talking about? Why can't I understand any of their words?
"Oh, my head. It hurts so much." When I woke up, my mind was blank for a few seconds, and I knocked on my head a few times with my hand.
"You woke up." Adriana helped me up. "Why didn't you tell us you had a headache? It really scared us."
Trey also said to me, "Isabel, are you okay? Don't do that again, okay? Don't think about those things."
I chuckled, "I'm fine now. Sorry for making you worry."
Then, I changed the subject and asked, "So tell me, what are you hiding from me? If you don't want to end our friendship, tell me everything."
Adriana hesitated and looked at Trey.