He stepped aside. “Miss Krista, please sit down.”
I sat down, and Echo came to me and sat down. “Sit by yourself, and I’ll sit with Krista.”
Solomon called the waiter and brought us more tea.
After the waiter left, Solomon looked at Echo and said, “Why didn’t you tell me before that you still know such a powerful person?”
“Huh?” Echo paused and wondered, “What powerful person?”
Solomon laughs. “You, Mrs. Fischer of the Fischer group, aren’t you a big shot? So, how is it?”
I turned my head and looked at Echo.
Echo looks at Solomon and says, “How do you know who Krista is? It’s only been two years since your family moved back to City A.”
“My family moved back in the past two years, but my relatives live in City A. We come back several times a year. Many years ago, when I attended a charity party with my little brother, I met Cheney and Miss Krista from a distance.”
I smiled faintly and didn’t say anything.
Solomon continued: “Miss Krista, I haven’t heard from you online in years. At one time, I thought the news that you divorced Cheney and left City A was true. It’s amazing to see you here now.”
Echo said, “You can’t tell people that you have seen Krista everywhere. Krista likes to keep a low profile and doesn’t like to be hyped every day, so she has tried her best to avoid the media all these years.”
“I see, but now the network is so developed that no reporter has found your trace. Cheney can protect you well enough.”
I sipped my lips and changed the subject. “What are we going to eat tonight? I’m really hungry.”
Solomon called the waiter again. He asked for the menu and handed it to me. “Miss Krista, you can order whatever you want. Don’t be polite to me.”
I laughed and said, “Then I’m really impolite.”
After going through the menu, I ordered two dishes, of course, none of which were expensive. Solomon took the menu and added a few more dishes.
After serving, Solomon said, “Miss Krista, I wonder if there will be a chance to have dinner with you and Cheney in the future.”
I looked at him, and this made me feel uncomfortable. “I’m not quite sure if he will have time.”
“Of course, Cheney must be very busy. Then I will make an appointment with you first. If Cheney has time, Echo and I can take time out to invite you to dinner at any time.”
Before I could say anything, Echo said, “I won’t eat with him for fear of indigestion.”
“Echo,” Solomon said, eyebrows curled. “You really are… It’s a great honor us for to have dinner with Cheney.”
“I don’t think it’s an honor. He is a human being. Am I not a human being? Why is it an honor to eat with him?”
I nodded. “That’s right.”
After dinner, Solomon said he would take Echo and me home.
I declined to say, “No, I can go back by myself.”
“Miss Krista, we’re on our way. I’ll send you back to the Fischer’s mansion and then to Echo, just in time.”
“I really don’t need it.”
Echo gave me her car keys. “You drive back and I’ll pick you up tomorrow.”
I took the car keys. “Then you two should be careful on the road.”
Echo turns to Solomon and says, “Wait for me in the car while I talk to Krista.”
When she finished, she pulled me to her car. “Would you like to introduce me to Romeo tomorrow? I can’t wait to meet my adopted son.”
I smile, “OK, tomorrow depends on the situation, I will ask you out.”
“Well, I’ll wait for the notice,” she said. “Solomon is a little strange tonight. Don’t pay attention to him.”
“It’s nothing, businessmen are like this. When they encounter good opportunities, they always want to seize them. I can understand his mood, but there are some regrets that can’t help him.”
Echo couldn’t help but smile. “What’s so regrettable? I’m really afraid of choking when I eat with Cheney. Come on, get in the car and go back.”
I nodded, pulled open the door and got in the car. Under the eyes of Echo, I left in the night.
Back to the community, turned off the car, and I got off the bus. When I was about to enter the building, a car came across, and the light hit me directly. I felt dazzling and closed my eyes. Soon, someone came down from the car. I bowed my head, narrowed my eyes, looked at the lights, and slowly walked towards a man figure. The other party stepped forward, without saying anything, grabbed my wrist and took me away from the lighting area. I thought it was Cheney, but… it wasn’t.
A few years ago, I looked at some young people who were at the right ruffians, but now they are dressed in formal clothes and standing in front of me. I actually have some illusions, as if this person in front of me is not the same person as Rashad six years ago.
He stared at me, and his eyes didn’t move away for a moment. After half a ring, he said, “It’s really you.”
The strength of his grip on my wrist is getting stronger and stronger. I tried to break free twice, but I didn’t break away.
I stared at him and said, “Rashad, every time we meet, it doesn’t seem to be too pleasant.”
He sank, “When did you come back?”
“When I came back, it seems that it has nothing to do with you.”
“You don’t think it matters?”
I raised my eyebrows. “Maybe, you are afraid that I will destroy your uncle and Flora, so you want to kick me out again?”
“You shut up,” he exasperated. “Krista, how can you be so vicious.”
I am speechless, I don’t know that I am vicious.
“How can you leave without leaving a word after what I said that to you? Do you know how much I blame myself over the years? I asked you to leave my second uncle, but did I say that I need you to leave City A? You are too vicious.”
I frowned and said with displeasure, “Enough, Rashad, don’t scold me with one vicious bite and one vicious sound. Do you think you have this qualification? Even if I am vicious, I have never hurt you, have I?”
He didn’t speak. After watching me attentively for a moment, he pulled me into his arms. I paused, but I quickly reacted. I struggled a few times, but I didn’t break away.
“Rashad, what are you doing? Let me go.”
His voice is firm. “I miss you very much, Krista.”
I stiffened, and he… missed me? This Rashad, is he insane? Or…
“Are you drunk?” I look dignified.
“I’m not drinking, Krista. I really miss you.”
“Rashad, let me go first.”