Chapter 27 CELINE'S POV 1/6 | was in the cab preparing to head hwhen my phone unexpectedly rang, and when | checked the caller, | saw that it was Jenny... a childhood friend of mine, who lived in New Jersey, only nine miles away from the city. Even though we don’t see each other very often, we make sure to stay in touch with each other via the phone at all times.
“Hello, Jenny...?” | greeted her, and she immediately let out a loud scream, which causedto grimace as | slightly pull the phone away from my ear.
“Hey, what's happening?” “Celine... | need your help!” “Why? What's the matter?” | inquired since | was concerned about what happened to her. “You have to calm down yourself first and tellwhat's going on!” 12:56 Mon, 9 Oct.
Chapter 27 My Best Friend's Boyfriend 2/6 %] “Well... | just got a new boyfriend!” She shrieked with joy, and despite the fact that | rolled my eyes’ and felt a twinge of envy, | want to express my genuine happiness for her.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt“So... what exactly is the issue at this point, hmmm...?"” “He is currently at the airport and on his way there to work in the city, and he will be there shortly. Could you please assistin picking him up?” She inquired, and it was impossible forto refuse her request.
“Okay, sure...” After | had finished my call, | talked to the taxi driver and requested that he taketo the airport rather than going home.
Following a short period of time, the cab cto a stop in front of John F.
Kennedy International Airport. Before hurriedly exiting the car, | made the payment and thanked the driver who smiled genuinely atin return.
| entered the airport but | didn’t have any idea of where to go. | had never taken a plane or even been to the airport my whole life. “Excuse me... where should I pick up someone who just arrived?” | leaned over and asked the A 30 woman who was seated behind the information desk.
“Over there.” she pointed to the right side where the “arrival” sign was seen.
“Thank you...” | smiled as | swiftly made my way over to the other folks who were also waiting at the arrival area.
| glanced around trying to find a guy matched with Jenny’s description of her boyfriend whom she addressed as Blade, and according to her... he is tall, handsome, and he looked like a movie star.
The gathering was thrown into disarray all of a sudden, and the girls began chatting excitedly about a man who appeared to be a movie actor. After following their gazes, | discovered a young man who was wearing a dark blue suit with a white shirt on the inside. His hair was light brown in color and was tousled, like he just got up from the bed. He was in the midst of the crowd and was carrying both a phone that he was busy with and a suit case with him.
It appeared as though he was the person | was looking for... but since | wasn't certain about it at the time, | decided to take a chance on him.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm“NL” | made sure to have a big grin on my face when | met him for the first time. “I'm sorry to bother you, but are you Blades” The guy turned his attention away from his phone and ontowhen he heard my volce, and | couldn't help but secretly appreciate him for doing so. Jenny was absolutely correct; he does have the good looks of a movie star. | couldn't help but feel uneasy as he peered atwith his marble-gray eyes, and as he did so.... c shudder raced down my spine.
“Yes, and you are...?” He askedwith a puzzled expression on his face, as though he didn’t have any idea how | know his name.
“I'm Jenny's friend...” | put out my hand for a handshako, and he took it with a broad grin on his face very Immediately. “She requestedto pick you up, and she mentioned that you were going to work hore, is that correct?” “Yeah..” he nodded as he released his grip on my hand. “Thank you...” | was shocked to see that my phone had run out of battery just as | pulled it 12:56 Mon, 900 Vir Chapter 27 My Best Friend's Boyfriend out of my pocket to contact Jenny and tell her that | had already found her boyfriend. “Would you be able to give Jenny a call and let her know that i've found you?” “Oh... I am truly sorry to say this but my battery has died as well, Sec...?” After he showedhis phone, | heaved a breath of disappointment and nodded to indicate that I understood.
“All right, let's get going. I'll help you find a place to stay first...” | said as | led the way out of the airport but he suddenly interrupted me.
“But I'm starving... Can you bringto a place where | can get something to eat first?” he askedwhile theatrically rubbing his tummy and givinga pouty-lipped grin. “Please...?” His already gorgeous features began to shine even more brightly.
“Okay...” | nodded in agreement, feeling a rumbling in my stomach at the mention of meal. “Let's get something to fill our stomachs first. Do you have a certain dish that you enjoy eating the most? I'll buy it or pay for it myself!” | said with glee as | hailed a cab that | could see was parked at the entrance 56 Mon, Chapter 27 My Best Friend's Boyfriend of the airport.
“Speaking of that, I've been dying to eat in Enigma again... my favorite restaurant.” Enigma? But it was the most expensive restaurant in the city.
It didn’t appear as though this was Jenny's beau'’s first trip to New York City; could it be that he’s been here before?