Ruining Isobel

Chapter 12- Cold

“Isobel?” Mom called me, when I did not respond to Soul’s question.

I bit my lips. How can I say NO to him, without offending his parents? I think he planned this! If he sincerely wants me to be his date, then he could have asked me when we are alone! Not in front of his parents, it’s like how can I even say NO?!

I swallowed hard as I looked around the table, they are all looking at me as if expecting me to say YES.

This is the time when I want Isaac to be with me, he will surely have my back! He won’t let Soul bully me like this!

I turned to look at Soul, he is smirking at me! I wanted to wipe off that smirk from his face!

And I can do that by saying NO!

But then, surely Aunt Amelia will feel bad, and I can’t let that happen, she is such a wonderful woman, I cannot disappoint her like that!

“Okay..” I halfhearted said and Aunt Amelia clapped her hands as if she has won in a lottery!

I looked at Mom and she winked at me.

While my Dad and Uncle Connor looks satisfied with my answer.

I dare not look at Soul anymore, because surely I will be piss when I see his reaction!

Whatever his plan is.

I will make sure he won’t succeed!

“Aunt Isolde, I can drop Isobel in her place.”

I swear my face snapped so fast in his direction. My eyes are so wide, my mouth is agape, and I almost stop breathing!

What is he trying to prove?!

My Mom's face brightens and Aunt Amelia giggled while Uncle Connor chuckled before he tapped Soul’s shoulder proudly.

“That would be so nice Soul!” Mom said then she turned towards me.

“Darling, isn’t that nice? Soul here will-“

“Mom, Isaac will pick me-“

“Isobel, honey..Isaac can’t pick you..he is dealing with something now-“

I cut off Dad because I don’t like what he is going to say.

“I can call my driver-“

“Why do you have to call your driver, when I can drive you home?”

My lips parted for the nth time.

I am beginning to hate him.

The nerve of this guy!

“I don’t want to bother you-“

“I volunteered why would that be a bother?”

“You are a busy man-“

“Work is done, I have free time tonight-“

“Really, it’s okay, you don’t have to..” I shook my head hoping that he will stop.

“I insist.” He said with finality on his voice.

I shut my mouth, especially when I remember that our parents are with us.

“Isobel, why don’t you just let my son drive you home.” Uncle Connor said and my Dad nodded.

“I think that’s a good idea,” Dad said and before I can even say a word, Aunt Amelia reached for my hand and held my hand gently.

“Isobel, I am not sure if you and my son have a problem, but please Darling, you must have misunderstood my son, he just looks cold and acts cold but he is a good man-“

“Mom, that’s enough,” Soul said, his face turned sour.

I think he doesn't like the fact that his mother is trying to defend him.

“Did you do something that might have offended Isobel?” Aunt Amelia raised her eyebrow to Soul, and Soul turned to look at me.

“Aunt Amelia, I’m sorry if I gave you that impression.” I started to panic. “I don’t have a problem with Soul, I just don’t really want to bother him, and.. he and I are not close, so I think it’s awkward-“

“The more that you two must know each other more then.”

“Yes, Mom is right..why don’t we try to get to know each other more,” Soul said before he sipped on his wine.

And I…just shut my mouth because I don’t know how to react anymore.

“The last time that you were in my car, you weren’t this quite.”

I have no choice but to let him drive me home. So here I am in his latest sports car, which looks like it was just newly bought.

I shrugged, I don’t want to comment on his remark, because it will just create a conversation and I don’t like that.

So I just shut my mouth and look outside my window.

I heard him sighed but I still ignored him.

My thoughts suddenly wander elsewhere.

What happened to him and Kira? I heard that Kirsten is dating his co-star? Or maybe that’s just to make their movie hot? Then if Kirsten is not dating her co-actor, why don’t I hear any news that she’s dating Soul?

Are they just friends?

Does Soul like someone else then?

I was busy thinking about things when Soul stopped in front of my building. I took my purse and removed my seatbelt, then turned to Soul.

“Thank you for the ride,” I said then opened the door of his car but before I was able to step out, he pulled my arm making me bounced back on my seat.

“Soul!”

“Let’s talk.”’ He said.

Gone is the playfulness on his face during dinner.

He looks as if he is the old Soul that I know.

The cold and ruthless Soul.

“There’s nothing to talk about,” I said as I looked away.

“Really? Because you acting like this, says there’s really something to talk about-“

“Acting like what?”

“Acting cold-“

“Cold? Wow?! Coming from a cold man like you!” I snorted and turned to look away.

When I got no response from him I continued.

“And besides, how do you want me to act? Hmnnn? Because the last time I check we are not friends!” I emphasized the word friends and I saw how his jaw clenched.

“And oh.. you don’t like me, and act so rude in front of me, so don’t give me that, me acting cold on you!” I said before I opened the door again and left him so pissed!