"Bang—!"
Before Angelo could even process what was happening, he found himself shoved into the room and pinned against the door by Odie.
Angelo nervously gulped.
What the heck is going on? I'm not into guys!
"Mr. Odie... what exactly do you want to say? Being this close... it's kind of inappropriate..."
Trying to force a smile, Angelo attempted to duck under Odie's arm. But Odie swiftly blocked him again, locking the door with a smooth motion.
Angelo's heart raced.
No way! Is Odie actually gay? What's he planning to do next? He wouldn't dare touch me, right? No way!
"Mr. Odie! Odie! What are you trying to do? I’m warning you, I'm straight, so back off!"
Odie frowned. "What are you talking about?"
"You... you didn't call me here in private to...?"
Seeing Angelo's reaction, Odie quickly caught on to what Angelo was thinking. His face darkened, and he gave Angelo a light slap on the head. "I must be losing my mind to be interested in a guy like you!"
"Then just say it! Why all the sneaky moves? And why'd you hit me?"
"Because he's heartless, that's why!" Angelo avoided Odie's eyes, edging slowly toward the door. "James was a hopeless romantic before. Maybe he got over it..."
Before Angelo could finish, Odie blocked the door. "I've been watching you for days. Every time Sophie shows up, you've got your eyes glued to her, even watching what she eats. Don't you think that's a bit suspicious?"
Odie's words made Angelo break out in a cold sweat.
He knew I was watching Sophie? How did he notice so fast? Was I that obvious?
"How do you know I was watching Sophie? Were you watching her too?"
That question threw Odie off balance. Seeing Odie's flustered expression, Angelo felt like he'd found Odie's weak spot. Pointing at him, he accused, "Oh! So you’ve been watching Sophie all along! You’re up to no good! Admit it, are you an undercover agent sent by the enemy?!"
Comments
The readers' comments on the novel: Revenge is Best Served After Reborn (James)