“What’s the reason you invited me out?”
Edward was about to leave when Kairos suddenly stopped by his office and invited him to go out with him.
“I want to treat you to dinner, Edward.”
Edward raised an eyebrow. He sensed something suspicious. Usually, when Kairos was nice, he surely had a hidden agenda or wanted something from him.
“Suspicious. What do you really want? Just be honest.”
Kairos chuckled. He shook his head in disbelief at Edward’s suspicion.
“Oh, Edward Darkwood. How can you suspect me like this?”
“Usually when you’re nice, you surely have a motive.”
“I’m not trying to ask for anything from you right now. I’m inviting you to dinner as an apology for being difficult to reach when you needed help some time ago.”
Edward sighed. He found Kairos’s reason trivial. That’s why he still looked incredulous.
“God, I’m serious,” Kairos reassured. “I just want to take you out for dinner. Nothing more. I promise I won’t ask for anything. Especially not for shares in your company. You don’t have to worry.”
Edward carefully considered Kairos’s words. Believing that his friend was serious, he agreed with a nod.
“Alright then. I’ll go to dinner with you. Just be careful not to do anything fishy.”
Kairos laughed. He took Edward to one of the upscale restaurants he had chosen.
“Are you sure about eating here?” Edward asked to make sure.
“Why? Are you afraid I can’t afford it?”
Edward shook his head.
“Not that.”
“Then what?”
“This restaurant is usually used by couples. The two of us aren’t a couple. I’m a bit disgusted to go to this restaurant with you. Later, people will think that you and I—”
Edward shuddered suddenly. He was annoyed with himself for being afraid of being mistaken for a same-sex couple because he went to a restaurant with Kairos that was clearly often used by couples for romantic dinners.
“Let it go. Don’t protest too much. Besides, I brought you here because I want to show you something.”
Edward furrowed his brow. He looked at Kairos intently.
“What do you want to show me?”
Kairos didn’t answer. He pulled Edward to follow him and quickly sat down at the table he had reserved.
“What is—”
Kairos, who chose to sit right next to Edward, quickly placed his palm over Edward’s mouth to silence him. He gave a signal for his friend to stop babbling.
“Quiet,” Kairos whispered. “No need to fuss. I want to show you something.”
Kairos slowly removed his hand. Leaning down slightly, he whispered to Edward again.
“Try to look at the man sitting behind you.”
Edward glanced. Then he saw a man behind the partition of the restaurant sitting down to enjoy his dinner. After confirming who he saw, Edward brought his face closer to Kairos’s and whispered.
“Isn’t that Santiago Moralez? What’s going on?”
Instead of answering, Kairos raised his index finger. He placed it on Edward’s lips as a sign for him to listen quietly.
“How do you like my gift? I purposely bought it for you.”
Edward heard Santiago speaking. Then shortly after, someone in front of him sounded responding.
“Oh God, Darling. I could go crazy if you keep giving expensive gifts like this. You’re so romantic. That’s why I really like you.”
Edward remained silent for a moment. He listened carefully and then turned to Kairos, whispering.
“Isn’t that the voice—”
“Sshh,” Kairos whispered softly, then asked Edward to continue listening.
“You deserve all these gifts. Consider it as a thank you because you always know how to make me happy and satisfied when we’re in bed.”
“You’re exaggerating, Darling. I told you, I enjoy spending time making love with you. You’re the only man who makes me feel comfortable and safe when I’m with you.”
“In that case, how about we go on vacation to the Maldives next week? I think that place is suitable for both of us to have fun and spend time as usual.”
“I agree. But, before that. I want to show you something.”
The silence lasted for a few seconds. Until finally, the sound of a woman’s voice speaking cheerfully was heard again.
“You have to see this.”
“What is it?” Santiago asked. From his tone, he seemed curious.
“It’s the result of the pregnancy test I took some time ago.”
“What does it have to do with me? Don’t tell me—”
“Yes! I’m pregnant, Darling. Right now, I’m carrying a child. And I’m sure that the baby in my womb is ours. I remember every time we made love.”
In his seat, Edward’s eyes widened. His heart seemed to stop beating when he heard Julia’s confession that she was currently pregnant from her relationship with another man.