Go After My Ex-wife novel Chapter 363

Can we be friends? Belle repeated his question in her mind.

She thought to herself. "It's just being friends. Why can't we?" 

Of course we can. A faint smile appeared on Belle's face as she answered plainly.

"In her mind, she was not that petty. They were just going to be friends, weren't they? Anyone in the world could be a friend. It was very common to make friends."

"Thank you. Despite the short and simple answer, Sergio grew excited. The corners of his mouth turned up. A bubble of laughter then followed. ""Having an amazing friend like you is the luckiest thing that ever happened to me in my life."" "

Is it that serious? Isn't it a little excessive? Belle pondered internally. 

"Nevertheless, she kept her thoughts to herself. "

"People should treat others with respect. Otherwise, it would be discourteous. She rationalized his behavior in her head. ""That is how he is with me now."" "

It's only one dinner. I'll let him be. 

"Belle ordered a few light dishes. She didn't know what his taste was, so she handed him the menu."

"He stopped her by holding his hand up, and simply decided. ""I'll eat whatever you order. Anything is fine with me. Plus, I like whatever you like to eat."""

"Is that so? Belle was taken aback. He was quite easy-going. He was not picky about food and was rather nice to be around with. At least his behaviour was not as domineering as his appearance.  She had always thought soldiers were domineering and straightforward. While Sergio was straightforward, he was not domineering. The vibes he exuded were akin to that a neighbour would have, and that surprised Belle."

Her first impression of him was that he was mild and unassuming. 

"If that's the case, I shall order. She looked up at him with a faint smile on her rosy lips. It revealed her pTristany white teeth, which complemented her sparkling eyes. "

The gleam in Sergio's gaze grew brighter. 

Don't order too much. It'll be a waste. He advised gently.

"The son of an official was cautious about wastage? Once again, Belle was taken aback. She really couldn't see it. The sons of other officials in Capital City were dependent on their wealth and would spend money like water, ordering everything when they go out. However, Sergio actually knew not to waste? It was a rare phenomenon among his type. "

That was her second impression of him. 

"The meal did not seem to take too long nor did it seem short. They talked quite a lot. He repeatedly asked her what her plans were for the future, but she avoided the question. "

She didn't think there would be any more interactions between them. The meal they were having was just a formality. It was nothing special at all. 

"Can I have the bill, please? Belle raised her hand. "

A waiter immediately came over with the bill. 

"How much is it? Sergio enquired, beating Belle to it."

"Three hundred and eighty dollars, the waiter answered clearly."

Belle's head bowed as she was in the process of opening her wallet.

"Here, keep the change, Sergio told the waiter as he took four hundred dollars from his pocket and handed it to him, as if he had long known how much the bill cost. "

Thank you. The waiter took the money and left.

"By the time Belle had taken out the money, all she could see was the waiter's retreating figure. "

"Mr. Xanthe, I don't think it's a good idea. I already made it clear that I'll be the one paying for dinner. Belle was embarrassed. She put the hand she held the money with on the table, not knowing what to do with it. ""I'll give you the money then."""

She put the money in front of him.

"When men eat with women, it's natural for men to pay the bill. Sergio chided with a faint laugh. He didn't even glance at the money right in front of him on the table. ""Do you think I will still take your money?"""

"This... Belle was at a loss. Indeed, as the son of a high-ranking official, he would not mind such a small amount of money."

"If I continue to leave the money in front of a man like him, he might think I'm trying to humiliate him. With such a thought, she took the money back and chuckled. ""Thank you, Mr. Xanthe. I'll buy you dinner next time, if there's a chance."""

"Sergio smiled softly and answered, ""That would be great. I'm just afraid you'll forget me once we part ways."""

"As soon as he said that, Belle felt he had seen through her. True enough, she had planned to forget him once they walked out of the restaurant. "

"The truth was, she did not like making friends with men."

"Remaining silent, she blushed "

"Belle, can you call me Sergio? Sergio requested, full of hope, as they were leaving the restaurant. Hearing her call him 'Mr. Xanthe' felt very distant and awkward. It made him feel uncomfortable. "

"Belle looked up at him, grinning faintly as she nodded. ""Okay."""

"Okay, thank you. Sergio returned the grin. ""I'll take you home."""

There's no need for that. Let's part ways here. I know this road very well. Belle shook her head and declined. 

"It is not safe for a woman to walk alone at night. Please let me take you home. Otherwise, I won't be at ease. Sergio felt really unsettled about her walking back alone and insisted on taking her home. "

"How was the dinner? Kate asked, with joy in her eyes. "

What do you mean? Belle looked at her with confusion.

It was just a meal. Why would those sons of high-ranking officials care about a meal like that? How else could the dinner have gone? 

There was no spark in Belle's eyes. Her expression was lacking concern. 

The confusion and absent-mindedness of her daughter caused Kate to sigh and her eyes to turn bleary. She couldn't understand what she was thinking. 

"Calvin had conquered her daughter's whole mind and heart, which really was not a good thing. "

"If Calvin and the Harvey family couldn't show them enough sincerity, and couldn't satisfy her, she would rather her daughter choose Sergio."

"Do you not feel anything? Kate looked at her up and down with questioning eyes, as if to spot something."

"Oh, the food was pretty good. Belle replied after thinking for a moment. ""In the end, it's him who paid for it. It's not my fault he rushed to pay."""

"Belle was worried that Kate would blame her for being impolite, so she made sure to explain herself. "

"Hearing that, Kate beamed as she nodded."

"Belle, come, have a seat. Kate pulled her to sit next to herself, and asked earnestly, ""Belle, do you remember what I told you before? If things don't work out with Calvin, you have to give it up completely, and find a good man to marry.""  "

"After finishing her words, she stared at Belle's face with eyes full of hope. "

"After being momentarily stupefied, Belle understood what Kate meant. She couldn't help but to let out a bitter laugh. "

"Mom, let's leave this to fate. We'll talk about it in the future. All I want now is to take good care of Jerry. She yawned, feeling very impatient. Both tired and sleepy, she really didn't want to talk about those things."

"No, we must plan things out. You are already 28 years old. You must have a plan B. Kate's face darkened. ""I know what you're thinking about, but time waits for no one. I don't want to see you go through the same thing again. You should give some thought to what I said."" "

"Kate's face became very serious, not giving her any room to resist. "

"Mom, what are you talking about? Belle was annoyed and speechless by Kate's desperation. ""You can't rush things like this, can you? Besides, marriage is not something you can force."" "

"Kate quickly continued the topic Belle had started. ""It's a good thing that you know it can't be forced. Now that the opportunity has risen, you must seize it."""

"Belle's eyelids felt heavy. She looked at her mother, who was not optimistic about her remarrying Calvin. With an outstanding man like Sergio coming into the picture, she started thinking about her marriage. She did not know whether to laugh or to cry about it."