••• Isabella’s POV ••• I hesitated to answer. It wasn’t that I didn’t want Ethan to join us, but it was just that I had only met him today, and I was afraid it would be awkward with him there with us. I took a glance in Tina’s direction to see that her cheeks had pinkened, and she looked like a fish out of water, with her mouth opening and closing, but no words coming out of those lips. Ahhh… I chuckled inwardly. To save Tina, I had to be the bad guy this time. So, I offered him my most friendly smile, and told him, “I’m sorry, but it’s girls' only day today. Maybe next time?” Ethan grinned. “No worries. Just trying my luck, you know.” He winked. “Enjoy then, ladies.” I watched as he walked away with a cup of takeaway coffee. He seemed… easy-going and friendly. I heard Tina groan,

