Lock You In My Heart

“I trust you.”

Those were hammer pounding into Lolita’s heart.

It was a great thing to be trusted.

Coming from his boss, she felt proud.

“I’m delighted, Mr. Foster. The seafood porridge is to die for, I swear. I haven’t been in Antawood for a long time, but their menu is super delicious. My friend Gabrielle couldn’t share it with me since she’s allergic to seafood. It’s such a shame because she’s the only friend I made in here.” Lolita sounded a little disappointed.

Even though it was Gabrielle who brought her here the first time, she only had barbecue and beer. The two of them were like worlds apart.

“I’m really happy that we can eat together, Mr. Foster.” Lolita smiled.

“It’s my pleasure. And if you could call me by my name, I’d be very happy.” His boss had told her many times.

“Jason?” Lolita shyly called.

“That’s right. Just hearing you say my name lifts my spirits. You want me to be happy, right?” Jason teased.

Lolita nodded almost immediately. “Okay. I’ll call you Jason when it’s just us. But on other occasions, I better call you Mr. Foster, okay?”

“Deal.”

Jason smiled.

“So, Jason, is there anything else you want to eat?” Lolita had always been bold. She didn’t find it hard to start calling him intimately.

my first time here, surprise me.” Jason

anything? Is there anything you don’t like?” Lolita

“Nope, go ahead.”

It was such a relief to Lolita not having to worry

his lips, looking gently at Lolita’s

girls, happiness

Christmas decorations outside

up, Jason?” Lolita turned to

she never felt awkward calling

is coming. What are you going

be asked to go back to the Foster mansion to have

He

It’s Christmas the day after tomorrow. I haven’t decided what to do yet.” Lolita

Paris. Back there, they celebrate it wildly like

time,

the man

she came back to Antawood, she didn’t pay much attention to Christmas. She didn’t have pretty memories about the

think about it.”

is in Antawood, I’ll probably spend Christmas

is a hassle

I can tell Kendal first.

finding excuses to go on a date. Many start-ups would

engaged in jewelry design. Surely, a young and vibrant company would also paint the

was looking

that decides.