That remark had Abelyn growing anxious.
Despite her usual feisty and fearless attitude, the thing she feared most was people getting into her face.
“Well? What exactly happened?” Joan stared at her intently.
Huh? What does she mean? What is she going on about? Baffled, Abelyn wore an expression of puzzlement in hopes that she would give her a hint.
“I'm referring to you and that bartender!” Joan prompted in exasperation.
Oh, is that all? Phew! I thought it was something earth-shattering! Straightening at once, Abelyn cleared her throat before she started narrating the entire story.
“Joan, I got myself a boyfriend a few days ago. He's a bartender...”
“Okay, okay, that's enough prefacing. Go to the point! I know all that.” Impatience swamped Joan.
“Oh, right. That bartender is incredibly handsome, and he has a great personality. Besides, he's gentle and romantic. He's also very skilled at mixing drinks...”
Abelyn introduced her boyfriend in a besotted manner, her eyes shining with infatuation as though she was immersed in a beautiful memory.
Good God, she's well and truly under the spell of that bartender! Joan glowered at her while listening to her delusions of a sweet love story. Jeez, she's really bewitched!
Turning to the side, she looked at Dustin and shrugged helplessly.
Throughout it all, Abelyn continued rambling on and on without ever noticing the displeasure on the faces of the two people at the side. Finally, Joan couldn't take it anymore.
“Abelyn!” She deliberately raised her voice a few decibels.
“What is it now?” Abelyn wore a confused expression.
“I think you should really consider this matter carefully,” Joan asserted seriously.
“What's there to consider? I like him, and he likes me as well,” Abelyn countered in a firm voice despite feeling perplexed. Love is something between two people, so it's fine as long as both parties are consenting, no?Really? Does that bartender really like her? That might not
necessarily be the case.
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