“Naturally,” Francesco said smilingly, “Plenty of exciting things await you inside. You’ll know what I mean once you’re in there.”
Bonnie replied, “All right, I appreciate you taking me here.”
He did not expect her to thank him. He scratched his head embarrassedly and said, “I-It’s nothing. I was just doing my job.”
Bonnie smiled and said, “You may leave if that’s all. I’ll just go inside and check it out for myself.”
“All right, Mr. Falcon is waiting for you inside.” Francesco nodded and left.
Bonnie approached the warehouse and reached a door. Just as she held the doorknob, she stopped and muttered, “I wonder if there’s anything mind-boggling in there. I should prepare myself mentally before entering.”
Suddenly, she heard Falcon’s voice behind her, “Barrett, you’re here. Why aren’t you going in? Are you worried something shocking is inside?”
Bonnie turned and noticed how close he was. He was also smilingly sheepishly. The former said, “Yeah, it’s my first time attending such a party. I’m a little nervous about seeing something I don’t like.”
Falcon observed and was a little thrown off at how honest she was. He also noticed how embarrassed “Bonnie” looked.
‘Barrett looks like an inexperienced teenager. It doesn’t look like he’s faking it, either. However, things are different than I predicted. Boyd has experienced various things and has seen everything there is. He would’ve never reacted like this.’
Falcon’s suspicions began to waver. He even wondered if there was nothing wrong with “Bonnie” after all.
Bonnie noticed him staring at her. She could not help but ask, “What’s wrong? Why are you staring at me like that? Oh, do you have feelings for me?”
Falcon’s expression kept changing, and Bonnie could not guess his thoughts. Even so, she figured it could be a test.
Falcon paled when he heard that. “Come on, Barrett! I like women, and I don’t have feelings for you! Please stop questioning my sexuality. It makes me uncomfortable.”
Bonnie felt playful but appeared innocent, saying, “I’m not trying to misunderstand you. You recently praised me for my good looks and kept staring at me. Anyone would be suspicious.”
Falcon sighed and helplessly explained, “I’m looking at you because you remind me of my old friend. That’s why I can’t help staring at you. I apologize if it gives you the wrong idea about me.”
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