That particular gesture made Nicole uncomfortable.
They’re poking fun at me again!
Rocky froze for a moment. “You’re right, Miss. I’m sure Nikki is looking for a lifelong partner, am I right?”
Nicole stared at Sylphiette and Evan’s linked arms before walking over to Rocky and pulling him into her embrace.
“That’s right. I just need someone who will love me wholeheartedly for the rest of my life.”
Boasting about your relationship? Easy!
Evan narrowed his eyes before pushing Sylphiette aside and walking into the house.
Sylphiette ran after him without missing a beat.
Nicole pulled away from Rocky too as she stared at Evan’s retreating figure.
Rocky noticed it and smiled. “Do you like him?”
Nicole shook her head. “I don’t. Please don’t make things up.”
Rock grinned. “Fate can’t be forced. You’ll only get to keep those you’re bound with. Why don’t you give me a chance, Nikki?”
‘Fate can’t be forced’…
Were Evan and I never meant to be?
What in the world was I trying to do just now?
A bout of jealousy had taken over her mind the moment she saw Sylphiette link arms with Evan.
Was I really that jealous of them?
She wanted nothing more but to slap herself at that very moment. He told me that he’ll never fall in love with me!
I have no right to be jealous!
Reluctant to do it in front of Rocky, she imagined herself smacking her cheeks in regret.
“What’s wrong, Nikki?” Rocky asked, pulling her back into reality.
She turned around to meet his eyes. “Why did you come here all of a sudden, Rocky?”
Rocky merely grinned. “God sent me here.”
Nicole could tell that there was something he wanted to hide and decided not to press him for an answer.
After all, she was indeed shorthanded at the clinic, and having someone as capable as Rocky would be a godsend to her.
“So…you want to work at my clinic? What’s your desired salary range?” she asked.
“It doesn’t matter. I just want to see you everyday,” he said.
“I’ll give you the standard salary then.”
Rocky nodded. “Shall we have a meal together? I spent days travelling here just to meet you, you know.”
“Sure,” Nicole replied. “Get in the car. Let’s eat out for today.”
Soon, they arrived at a restaurant that served unique yet tasty food.
Nicole hoped that Rocky would be fine with an average restaurant like that, since preparations of the clinic’s opening ate up a large portion of her savings.
To her relief, Rocky was an easygoing person. The kids loved the food in the restaurant as well.
The atmosphere at their table was light and relaxed, though Kyle and Juan spent the entire meal whispering to each other while stealing glances at Rocky.
Maya gobbled down her food as usual, while Nina chattered away happily with Rocky.
“Does Nina want him to become our stepdad?” Juan asked Kyle anxiously.
“No! We can’t allow that!” Kyle replied sternly. “Mommy and Daddy must be together!”
Juan stared at Rocky. “Let’s wait and see. Now’s not the time to act rashly.”
Meanwhile…
Sylphiette watched as Rocky left with Nicole and her kids with a wide grin on her face.
Evan will belong to me once Rocky marries Nicole!
She took out her phone and sent Rocky a message. Try your best to make her fall for you. Marry her as soon as she agrees!
