Chapter 157: A Red And a Pink Ribbon
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Standing opposite the full-length mirror, Nathaniel took a couple of deep breaths. He tried to calm the waves of raging nerves within him that had caused him to lose sleep last night.
The clock pointed to ten-fifty. The time was still early but, Nathaniel had already gotten ready for his important appointment later this noon—meeting Elsie and Lorianne.
Elsie messaged Nathaniel the details of the restaurant yesterday. She booked a room at a fusion restaurant in the city center. It was not too far from her current residence, compared to him in this coastal area.
Staring at his own reflection in the mirror, all Nathaniel could see was how tense he appeared. He sensed faint tremors at the end of his fingertips, traveling all the way from his heart.
’...I’m more nervous than the other day.’
Nathaniel pursed his lips, the look in his brown eyes was clouded by his uneasiness. His mind wandered far as he couldn’t help but recall his meeting with Elsie last Saturday.
Once Nathaniel arrived home, he immediately told Andrea and Russell more about Elsie, including the surprising existence of Lorianne. His parents also knew about their coming meeting.
"Nate, your prayers have been answered!"
"Wow... We never expected this. Such good news!"
Andrea and Russell were beyond happy. They pulled Nathaniel into a group hug, sharing laughter and tears of happiness.