Chapter 93: Under the tree
At last, Charlotte stood beneath the comforting tree, her usual sanctuary, but Dave wasn’t there.
Disappointment marked her expression as she wondered about Dave’s whereabouts. In the past, after his painful breakup, he would often roam around, seeking solace in the company of other women. Could he be doing the same now? Well, it wouldn’t be surprising if he was currently in one of their companies, he was a man after all.
Thinking about it, how was Ronald coping without her? Though they haven’t had sex, a man’s instincts could not be trusted. ’No, Ronald is not a man like that.’ She scolded herself and shook off the dirty thought.
She considered checking up on Dave, but the thought of encountering him in his usual irritating state gave her pause. She had given up hope that he would change his womanizing ways and consider her feelings. If it weren’t for Ronald, she might have wasted her life waiting for a man like Dave.
Deciding to return his phone when he came back, she turned to leave but then caught sight of someone familiar.
Her focus shifted to this person, and she recognized who it was. The man she had been searching for was standing nearby, lost in thought not far from the tree.
She approached him and stopped a couple of steps away. Initially, she had considered approaching him, but he appeared moody, which made her hesitate.
"Hey," she softly called out after some contemplation. There was no response, which deepened her worry. Dave had never been so preoccupied, regardless of his troubles. Given his reputation as a ladies’ man, it was unusual to see him so engrossed in thought.
"Dave!" She called out again, this time with a bit more volume.
Finally, she reached him, and he turned to acknowledge her presence, his surprise evident.
"I have been looking for you," she admitted.