Chapter 1996

Isabel’s itinerary for the day was filled out.

After shooting a scene before noon, she rushed to the studio for an appearance on a variety show.

It was midnight by the time she got home.

Her stomach was growling.

Just as the car was about to pull into her apartment complex, she called after the driver, "Stop."

The driver stopped the car.

Carla stifled a yawn and asked, "Isabel, what's wrong?"

"I'm going to get something to eat, do you want anything?" Isabel asked.

Carla suddenly appeared conflicted for a moment, she stammered after a brief silence, "Okay, I’ll go with you."

Carla had been working for Isabel for several years now.

Isabel was very perceptive of even her mildest gestures.

Sensing that Carla was exhausted, she dismissed her for the day.

"You know what, you better get some rest, I’ll go myself." Carla grew concerned.

"I should go with you, it’s so late already."

"There are police patrols in the area, I'll be fine.Don’t worry."

she got out of the car before Carla could change her mind.She threw on a hat and walked down

everyone chose to sit outside to enjoy the night breeze.The inside

and headed

owner of the place in

up with a smile.He spoke in the tone one would use to address

beers." Isabel

is going to sit inside tonight so you won’t get bothered.I’ll bring

"Perfect."

the section the owner assigned her to

windows on all

to the window facing the

very quiet

brief wait, the owner brought her

with a wide variety of grilled vegetables, seafood, and greasy

of cold beer were on the side too.She took off the mask and dug in merrily.She gobbled the food like a hungry

provided a refreshing relief to

"Phew!"

then picked up the skewers and

spotted

right outside the window

were separated by a mere panel of

seat and nearly had a

recognized Roland standing outside, dressed in a formal

by the briefcase in his hand, he must have just

of relief, then

problem? She thought

did not seem to sense her irritation as he stared at

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