Chapter 1937 The Heinousness Of Human Nature
Gabriella snapped her fingers to get the attention of a server who conscientiously brought her a cup of coffee.
It seemed that she was a regular here. Joan remained guarded as she looked at the woman before her.
“Let me send you back. Larry won’t be showing up even if you stay the night here,” Gabriella said purposefully.
Joan sneered. Why would she be so kind as to send me home? And how did she know Larry won’t be coming?
Joan regarded Gabriella with misgiving but held her own tongue.
She thought it would be better if they spoke less. Joan looked idly outside the window.
“I’m talking to you here, Joan Watts. Are you deaf or dumb?” Gabriella glared at the woman across from her.
“What exactly do you wish to say?” Joan went straight to the point without establishing eye contact.
The women were best friends once, but Gabriella had hurt her repeatedly.
What caused two kindred spirits who withheld nothing from each other to become so distant?
It was the heinousness of human nature!
“I said that I’ll send you back. Why? Are you afraid or something?” Gabriella said.
“There’s no need for that. I’ll just wait for Larry,” Joan replied resolutely and answered an incoming call.
“I’m a little busy on my end, Joan, so I don’t think I’ll be able to come fetch you. Could you hire a ride home?” Larry sounded a little harried.
Joan’s eyes dimmed in that instant.
They continued talking briefly before the woman hung up.
Gabriella was practically gloating as she regarded her. A cold glint flashed across her eyes.
“I’ll make a move first.” Joan suddenly got up to leave.
“Joan Watts!” Gabriella howled.
Joan turned to regard the intimidating woman. “What?”
She knew Gabriella would not let her walk away like this, especially since this chance encounter itself presented the latter with an unmissable opportunity. Joan smirked.
“What’s the rush? It’s not like I’ll eat you up. Besides, the two of us haven’t really been in touch for a while.” Gabriella’s tone was peculiar.
Is that what she wants?To catch up?
Ridiculous!
“So?” Joan asked.
“Let’s have dinner together. Surely you haven’t forgotten that it’s the fifth anniversary of our friendship,” Gabriella replied softly.
Joan was stunned that she actually remembered.
That somehow made her feel a little embarrassed. Perhaps Gabriella was not such a bad person. Maybe she just loved Larry too much. Joan was processing these thoughts for herself.
“Come. Let’s celebrate!” Gabriella said.
If that was what she sincerely wanted, perhaps she should not be so petty.
Joan straightened her own attire and returned to her seat.
“Do you remember how we used to eat, sleep, go to class, and play together when we were schooling? How happy and blessed we felt back then. But one day, everything changed. I never understood why.” Gabriella’s voice was permeated with sentimentality.
That profoundly moved Joan.
How could she forget those good old days?
It was so nice to have someone stand shoulder to shoulder with oneself through those tough times.
“Yeah. I remember on one occasion when I’ve forgotten to complete my assignment, and the professor wanted to perform a spot check. I would have been penalized had you not lent me yours…” Joan said with a laugh.
Very soon, another round of orders was tabled.
“Hey, another two bottles of reds for us!” Gabriella yelled.
“No going back sober!” Joan chorused.
It had been a while since she last dined with Gabriella. That made her nostalgic for the days past quite out of the blue.
“You know, Gabriella, I really had no idea you fancied Larry back then. Had I known, I wouldn’t have dated him…” Joan was red to the ears at this moment, and a little tipsy.
