Chapter 2 - Pleasant Surprise
As I walked through the lobby, I waved goodbye to the woman at the front desk.
Receptionist
Out on a date, Julia?
I giggled and shook my head.
Julia Weston
No, just off to have dinner with my brother! See you tomorrow, good work today!
Receptionist
Yes, you too!
I walked across the street cautiously, my feet hurting a little from walking in heels.
Normally, I avoid wearing heels as much as I can.
They are terrible and horrid things that dig into your heels and cause chaffing on your feet.
I'm doing this for you, Brother.
As I entered into the restaurant, I was greeted by the head waiter.
Julia Weston
Table under Weston?
The head waiter checked his list and shook his head.
Waiter
I apologise, Miss. No reservation has been made under the name Weston.
What? But Emmett told me that he was here. Perhaps I misunderstood...
Julia Weston
Check if a table has been reserved under Hawthorne.
Waiter
Indeed, Table 6 has been reserved.
Waiter
Is that your party?
I nodded and he gestured towards the large row of round tables.
I followed him until I saw Emmett in the distance.
Upon seeing me, he smiled.
I walked up and hugged him tightly.
Julia Weston
I haven't seen you in months!
Julia Weston
We've talked and chatted on the phone, but it's not the same...
Emmett Weston
I know. I've really missed you too...
Emmett Weston
And I'm not alone.
He looked over my shoulder and I turned around only to see the man I hadn't seen in person for a whole year.
Victor Hawthorne, my brother and I's best friend, walked into the restaurant holding bags upon bags of souvenirs.
After spending a year abroad in the French branch of his company, which he is the President of, he's finally returned.
I ran up to him and jumped into his arms.
Julia Weston
I can't believe it... you were supposed to be back in three weeks!
Victor Hawthorne
I missed you too, Julia.
I looked up at him and smiled.
Victor has been my brother and I's best friend since I was 17.
I first met him at my 17th birthday party. Emmett had invited him along and introduced us. We immediately hit it off.
Victor has the kind of cold and unemotional face that makes you want to turn the other way.
He was 19 at the time and I soon figured out that he just wanted someone to talk to, someone to have fun with.
He just had trouble expressing that.
Seems only me and Emmett picked up on that, since everyone else ignored him.
Julia Weston
You're back...
Upon seeing the face that I only make when I'm truly happy, he smiled back.
Victor Hawthorne
I'm back.
Misty Plume
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ComicAddict!☺️🩴
👀🤭🤭🤭
2022-07-03
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ComicAddict!☺️🩴
MY DIRTY MIND:- Hmm...😏 Victor Hawthorne 😏
Hot+Horny = Hawt-horne 😏😌
*Me feeling so Proud on my DIRTY MIND* 😩🤌
2022-07-03
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AmateurVanessa
Chapter 2 - Review by AmateurVanessa
So we see Julia go to have dinner with her brother. We can see that she has a pretty good relationship with the other employees (such as the receptionist). I can deduce that she is perhaps well respected or well liked in the building.
We then go to the restaurant across the street and we see the mention of two last names. One last name is hers, and the other is Hawthorne (eventually revealed to be her future hubby's)
She meets her brother and they seem to have an amazing and casual relationship. Then, our man, the suit-wearing, rich husband-material Victor walks in, holding bags of gifts for our special little Julia, 'cause he knows that his girl deserves to be spoiled. However, it seems like they are just best friends right now. If I know anything about Misty' s stories, is that will change soon.
Anyway, hope you liked my commentary. I'm Vanessa, you'll see me in every chapter! Bye.
-V.W.
2022-07-03
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