Hissac: A THBH story

Chapter 5

As Hope and Roman were dancing, from the distance Isaac was staring at them with jealousy. Chloe could feel it.

"Are you okay?" she asks him

"Yes, I just need some air." he answers, grabs her hand and go outside

"Okay, can you tell me what's wrong with you? You've been acting strange the whole night. Does it have to do with Hope?"

"What? No, of course not."

"Something tells me she's more than just a friend, is she?"

"Isaac, there you are. Have you seen Hope?" Chris asks as he approaches the couple

"Yeah, she's dancing with a man." Chloe answers

"With who?"

"The one that bought the box, I think."

"I have to go. Excuse me."

"Okay, what is so special about that box? You've been talking about it the whole night. You know what? Nevermind, I'm going home."

"No! Chloe!"

"Taxi!" She whistles

"Let me take you home, at least."

"First, I think you should solve your problems. Goodnight, Isaac" she says as she enters the cab and leaves

Meanwhile, the slow dance finishes.

"Okayyyy....now we're even." Hope tells Roman as she breaks their hug

"Oh, we're not even. Remember we've collided twice?"

"Ugh, what do you want?"

"A date."

"No way! That's impossible."

"Why? Do you have a boyfriend?"

"No, but..."

"Then, there's no reason."

Hope couldn't tell him that she's not allowed to even talk to him.

"Just, think about it, okay? Here's my number." He handles her a business card. It was only his name and phone number on it. No company name, nada. He kisses her cheek. "Goodnight, Hope."

She smiles and he disappears in the crowd.

"Hope!"

"Chris, you scared me!"

"Where is he?"

"Roman? He just left."

"Why did you let him go?"

"You told me to not to talk to him."

"And yet you danced with him."

Hope makes eye contact with Isaac, then returns to Chris

"I didn't have a choice. He asked and also wants a date."

"That's perfect. You can get the box this way."

"What?!"

"We don't have time. Let's talk the details back home."

Nobody says anything and they return home.

Later, Chris goes to take a shower and Hope and Isaac remain in the kitchen.

"So, are you going on that date?" He asks

"I don't know. I didn't want to, but if I have to...everything for that stupid box."

"Listen, if you don't feel comfortable, don't do it."