A Crazy Night Novel

“You’re back, Christina!” The surprise on Rayne’s face gave way immediately to delight.

They had not seen each other since Christina’s hurried departure.

“Yes, I am.” Christina replied with a smile. She dropped the purse slung on her shoulder, sat down, and gazed up at Rayne. “How’s the studio? Are there new orders?”

Christina felt a little guilty at the mention of that.

Because of her falling out with Nathaniel, she had left in a fit of anger and abandoned her obligations at the studio.

Upon introspection, she thought she was too rash.

“No. After you left, Mr. Hadley had me put out a notice that you have gone on holiday,” Rayne answered.

Christina nodded, silently lauding Nathaniel’s decision.

“Well, the vacation’s over. Tell everyone I’m back and ready to take orders,” Christina said as she turned on her laptop.

Rayne was overjoyed at those words. If Christina is ready to take orders, it means that she would not be leaving again anytime soon. “Of course. I’ll get it done.”

Rayne left excitedly to put out the word.

Christina began taking care of work that she had not managed to resolve before leaving. Before she knew it, it was already noon.

“What would you like for lunch, Christina?” Rayne asked, entering the room when she noticed Christinal was still immersed in her work. There was expectant glitter in her eyes.

Christina looked up and gave a start when she realized what time it was. “Sorry, Rayne. I can’t have lunch. with you today. I’m seeing Nathaniel.”

“All right. Don’t go overboard with the PDA” Pursing her lips, Rayne gave the other a knowing look.

“We’ll have lunch tomorrow,” Christina offered. She was feeling fantastic now that she had resolved the knot in her chest, always wearing a big smile wherever she went.

The young girls found their hopes of getting close to Nathaniel under the assumption of him being single. again dashed when they saw Christina’s reappearance at Nathaniel’s office.

are you doing here, Christina?” Nathaniel set aside his work as soon

go for lunch. I’m starving.” Nathaniel is a workaholic. He will forget his meals once he begins

and found that it was indeed past lunch hour. “Let’s go. I

did not pursue further when she

in arm as though the misunderstanding had

a sense of happiness that was

Christina halfway across the city into a tiny alley.

where the restaurant was, Nathaniel led her into a tiny eatery

was

confused expression, Nathaniel led her directly to a table by the

would like two aglio olios, please.” Nathaniel ordered after they sat

glance at the two new customers at the same time.

seemed to recognize him. “I see you have brought

esteemed customer at a tiny establishment

wife,” Nathaniel explained.

owner did not expect the handsome man to have settled down. She nodded, then headed to the kitchen.

She scrutinized Nathaniel, her gaze twinkling with

me like that?”

just checking if my husband has changed into someone

“Who are

Nathaniel. Who else but Nathaniel

Surely a mighty CEO like you would feel out

say he

“Didn’t you enjoy eating this when you were in university? I found this place two

lot of thinking and

he did not feel

froze at those

had worked part-time to afford her tuition, and as a result, she did not have much money. She did enjoy aglio olio,