Louisseena

Chapter 28

Bruce was walking up towards his sister and mate when he saw a guy talking to his mate. Who the f**k is this guy trying to eat my mate’s ice cream. Bruce wanted to stop the guy from talking to his mate but Beckett came in his way. She pulled him back and said they’re friends, they should let them talk as she sensed in the air they had some misunderstanding to clear. Both Bruce and Beckett stood at a distance listening to the conversation.

Bruce POV:

I swear I almost went up to punch this Elliot guy when he touched my mate. Luckily Beckett was by my side to stop me. We listen to the whole conversation. Does she or did she like this Jerry person?

When I asked my mate why she wasn't playing that game on her phone anymore. She said she sucked at it so she quitted. How come someone so addicted to the game can just simply quit? I still couldn’t wrap my head around the fact she chose to hurt herself over that i***t Jerry. 

Then I remember something about the Cat Cafe, the one I brought her to. Her bodyguard told me that it’s a place my mate might have wanted to go. Why would a guy who has a girlfriend be upset over my mate going there with me? Why doesn't she just simply tell the truth and make up for their friendship? Did my mate just protected me by not saying who she went with? 

Lou POV:

Beckett came back from the restroom and said it’s time to continue shopping, slightly tugging my arm. I knew Bruce would be back soon. I briefly introduced Elliot and Beckett to each other. Elliot said he has to go anyway and bid his goodbye. 

We went to a branded shoe shop that was in the mall. It was split into half with one section for women's footwear and the other for men. They also sell some accessories. I was looking around the shop while Beckett started picking out suitable shoes to go with my new clothes.

There were many people in the women's section so I walked around the men section for a quiet time. That’s when I spotted a unique cufflink in a glass casing. The cufflink had a mechanism and it was moving on the inside. I read the label : Tourbillon Cufflink (brass) ~ $250 

I motioned to the salesperson that I would like to get this particular cufflink and quickly head over to the cashier to purchase it without Beckett noticing. I hid it in my backpack. I smile inwardly as I know that Bruce would surely love this gift. It’s something different than the average cufflinks.

I head back over to the women section and I see Beckett has picked over 10 different shoes for me to try. OMG this girl is crazy ! The shoes went from high heels shoes to pumps. I told her I hated those shoes because they can cause blisters at the back of your foot. “Okay then, let’s put half of these back and you can try the rest. “ Beckett said. My feet are in size 5 so it’s easy to try these shoes that are out on the shelf.

Bruce entered the shop as we’re almost done with selecting our shoes. He said he had a work call. As before, he paid for all our shoes and we had dinner together before heading home.

Before I went to retreat in my room for the night. I put the cufflink box on the kitchen island and attached a big note : “ For You”. I knew Bruce would be up late at night, sometimes going to the kitchen for a drink. He would definitely see his present. Yes, I’m silly like that. I’m shy to give it to him in person.

And I was right. The next morning when I went to the kitchen to prepare breakfast for us, the gift was gone. 

Bruce:

“Good morning Loulou.”  I greeted my mate as I headed over to the kitchen island, pulling my sleeve as if fixing something. She saw me and got all excited when she noticed I’m flexing my new cufflink, the ones she got me. She ran over to my side as I sat down on a high stool. She pulled up my hand and looked at the cufflink. 

It was a pleasant surprise to receive a gift from my mate. I didn’t expect anything in return. This must have costed a bomb. From the belongings that she has, I can tell she doesn’t have much money. I just wanted to spoil her because I can afford to. It was a really unique gift. I do have quite a number of cufflinks but never one that can move. 

“Thank you for the gift. I really like it.” I said as I caressed her head. She blushed as she continued looking at the cufflink and nodded. That made me love her even more. Normal people would answer, “good morning” and “you’re welcome.” But she is just quiet like a mouse. Somehow, I still love her this way. I love her being her. 

“Loulou, today you will come to my office for a meeting together with Lilian. After that I will be heading out on a business trip. I won’t be back for dinner.” I informed my mate.