Aiken felt that it wasn’t his lucky day today. It had taken him a lot of effort to persuade Rory for a midnight snack in the newly opened restaurant. But he hadn’t expected Becky to be there too.
What was worse, she was there with Devin, Rory’s competitor and the one who had announced that he would be pursuing Becky.
Aiken regretted his choices once he realized what was happening. It would be better if they came here another day.
To some degree, they weren’t Becky’s friends. An hour ago, Aiken had greeted Becky, but she had not reciprocated or replied.
Aiken understood that Becky didn’t intend to interact with any of Rory’s friends. And such behavior was understandable.
This time, Aiken behaved himself, standing to the side and looking straight ahead without saying a word.
Anyway, he shouldn’t be the one to feel embarrassed.
Becky took one glance at Rory before walking past him.
She had just walked some distance when Rory suddenly burst out, “Do you think that what you are doing will make me jealous?”
Becky stopped at his words and turned to face him. She looked at him and asked with a smile, “Are you talking to me?”
Her smile was devoid of happiness and didn’t reach her eyes.
Rory felt uncomfortable under Becky’s gaze. She had never looked at him like this or spoken such unpleasant words to him.
Rory frowned, his expression darkening instantly. “Don’t play hard to get. Do you think I’m going to buy it?”
Aiken sucked in a sharp breath at this. Rory had gone too far this time.
Rory felt as if Becky had slapped him. He stood still, feeling utterly lost.
To Keenan’s comments, Aiken added, “I think Becky is doing a good job in avoiding any interaction with you after your divorce. She doesn’t even greet us anymore. I agree with Keenan. You are flattering yourself.”
Aiken’s gloating tone annoyed Rory even more. He glared at him and asked, “Are you Becky’s friend or mine?”
Aiken merely smiled and said, “I’m just telling the truth.”
“Then go be her friend from now on!”
Aiken raised his eyebrows and said, “No problem. But the point is that they don’t like interacting with me.”
Rory’s anger seemed to erupt off the top of his head. “Go to hell!”
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