Lock You In My Heart

As soon as Gabrielle saw the shoe-sized gift box, she wanted to refuse.

Gabrielle had already stood Westley up and followed Lance to Thailand. If she would accept his present, she’d feel even more guilty for disobeying her husband.

“Lance, I…”

“Just think about it first. You can open it later when you’re alone and see for yourself. I think this is going to be useful for you.” Lance was quick to cut Gabrielle off because he knew she would probably refuse him.

Gabrielle gave him a hesitant look, even as she took the box from him.

“T-Thanks… I’m sorry I didn’t prepare a gift for you.” Gabrielle apologized.

“Well, you’re having dinner with me now. I think this is the best Christmas gift I can get.” Lance smiled. “And let’s go see Bryce after you get changed.” “Huh?”

Gabrielle looked up, eyes wide.

“Lance, what did you say? Are you taking me to see Bryce after dinner?” ‘Hadn’t he decided to meet him tomorrow? Why the sudden change?’ Gabrielle suddenly felt uneasy.

She knew Lance was a perfectionist when it came to meetings and schedules. He wouldn’t move fixed dates just for something minor. There had to be a big emergency.

“Aren’t you eager to see him? You’ve been in a good mood this whole time, so I figured we can go meet him today. So, eat up because we’ll be on the road for more than three hours.” Lance instructed. “I’m afraid you’d be tired on the way.”

Gabrielle heaved a sigh of relief. The sooner she met Bryce, the sooner she could go back home and apologize to Westley.

It was all in her favor.

A three or four-hour

meet Bryce and solve the problem as fast as she could.

feeling tired, she

not keep the food waiting.” Lance placed different kinds of dishes

reunion with Bryce, she

handed her a black

dressed, and don’t forget to unwrap my gift.” Lance looked

of situation warranted the sudden change in their plans. In such a short time, all Lance

serious?” Gabrielle was a bit naive, but she could sense something was wrong. It felt like

Did they offend anyone?

smiled at her question. He knew she had

seemed like he was making things obvious.

ught something was off.

fine, Gabrielle. I just want you to be comfortable in your clothes. You know how it’s like in Southeast Asia.” Lance patted her

his words made Gabrielle

away, she went back to her room with the

found a set of camouflage clothing, a bulletproof vest, military boots and a mask… It

shock, the uneasiness she felt earlier creeping back. She only hoped to see Bryce again, but what

gift box. At first glance, it looked like a normal set of jewelry, but as she

carefully removed the middle compartment and saw a small silver pistol with

situation was