Chapter 464- Real Drama
The lunch at Brander’s went well where Ariel was the one who did most of the talking.
George had been buried in work lately. Not only in work but in Anaya Jakes too, barely managing to make time for his childhood friend, but now, she was filling that space by talking about her friends and university.
Her voice bubbled up with excitement, every time she used to mention this specific handsome professor.
"You’re quite popular among my friends. They think you have turned colder, more ruthless... You talk less... you smile rarely," she told him, swirling the last sip of wine in her glass before taking a slow sip.
His tall frame was leaning back in his chair, all relaxed, staring at her lazily while holding a glass of wine in one hand. He studied her with an amused expression.
She wasn’t wrong, he had changed over the years. His close ones could feel how mature he had gotten. The edge of quiet authority hadn’t been there before.
"Don’t tell me that I still have to play your pretend boyfriend like you once made me do in school!" he gave a subtle shake to his head and Ariel burst into laughter.
"You still remember that? Oh, God! How my friends were shocked when you showed up at my school and impressed everyone including Angela. That was priceless! Ha-ha."
"How can I forget?" he exhaled a small laugh, "I still remember how Alex was fuming," he raised his shoulder, "he thought we were serious. In fact, he is still sure that we’re involved."
"Exactly. That’s why I keep telling everyone you’re my boyfriend," she giggled, teasing him.
"Yeah. Keep tarnishing my reputation," he muttered dryly.