Chased by a Gentleman

Chapter 4

❝What if I try again?❞

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"Why are we at Burger King?" Eloise spoke in confusion.

"I'm taking you out for dinner. I wanted to take you somewhere expensive, but this is all I can afford,"

"That's fine. I like their food."

As there were few customers in the restaurant, the two went straight to ordering. The duo also had little trouble selecting the ideal seat. Which was the seat by the window.

Eloise grabbed a french fry and dipped it inside her cola. Miles stopped eating and stared at what she was doing

"What do you think you're doing?"

"The fry is too hot to be eaten, so I dipped it inside my ice-cold drink. You should try it if you want." Miles cleared his throat and grabbed a fry and dipped it just like Eloise did.

"Oh, it actually helps," He said and nodded his head in approval.

"Told you," Eloise proudly said as she ate another fry.

"I learned something new."

Eloise laughed at his statement and bragged about how smart she was.

"I want to ask you something."

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Bridget aggressively turned off her mobile phone and stashed it inside her purse. She got out of the car to get her finger treated again because of the unbearable pain. Her wounded finger made it difficult for her to adjust. Bridget is in her last year of fashion design and is set to graduate soon.

Bridget was so aggravated because of her sister who changed her entire personality just because she got accepted at a culinary school in Paris. Her sister Trixy, got home from Paris last night and she already made everything about her. After graduating four years ago, Trixy immediately got a few job offers in Paris.

She despised the way she taunted her for not being admitted into the universities to which she had applied in Paris. Now that Trixy's back, Bridget got irritated with the tiniest things.

"You seem to have a lot on your mind, Ms. Carlisle." She looked up and tried to formulate a response.

"I'm fine."

"But your words don't justify the frequent sighs you make. You didn't even flinch when your wounds got treated." The handsome nurse was worried about her?

"You know, I have an idea how to cheer you up." Bridget fidgeted with her bracelet as she listens to his words.

"My friend performs every Friday at this pub. He does poetry and I recommend coming to relieve some stress."

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"I want to ask you something." She raised her eyebrows as a signal for him to continue as she wasn't able to speak due to her full mouth.

"What is it about me that stopped you from liking me?" Eloise fell silent since the subject had become awkward.

"There's nothing wrong with you. I just don't pay attention to stuff like that in high school."

"But how about now? Are you interested?" Miles asked as he crumpled the wrapper of his burger.

"I'm about to achieve my goal, so maybe?" He nodded slowly, a smile beginning to appear on his face.

"What if I try again?"

"What do you mean by that?" Eloise is aware of what he is asking, but she still presents a blank stare.

"I want to pursue you again."