Chapter 68: You Left Without Telling Me
Cathryn glanced at the screen and noticed it was Jordan. She looked troubled and hesitated a moment before answering. "You left without telling me where you were going. Is that how you entertain your guests?"
Jordan's voice raises halfway through his sentences to show how annoyed he is. Then he says in a cold, hard voice, "You're the one who took us out to dinner. Maybe I should remind you that I was the one who saved you!"
Jordan was furious when he found out Cathryn had left the restaurant. He sat there waiting for her the whole time. Finally, he lost his patience, looked for the waiter, and asked him if he knew where Cathryn had gone. The waiter told him she had left, and then Jordan became extremely angry.
Jordan was on his way out the door and noticed a lot of reporters waiting outside to take pictures, so he had to suppress his anger and return inside. When he went in, he immediately took out his cell phone and called Cathryn. For some reason, his temper seemed to be getting worse.
Jordan would try not to get mad, but it was as though Cathryn knew how to push his buttons. Lately, all it took was one single word or one simple action, and he would become furious. Jordan couldn't help wondering, 'We've divorced, and it was my choice. Yet, I can't stop thinking about her. It makes me miserable to see her so happy with another man."
"Here is your food, sir," said the waiter politely.
While Cathryn was on the phone, the waiter brought Keith his food. The food was steaming, and there were some side dishes placed on his plate. There was broccoli salad and Chinese coleslaw, Cathryn looked at it and thought it smelled delicious.
"Thank you," Keith replied, lowering his voice out of politeness. When Jordan heard Keith's voice, Jordan felt a burst of anger growing inside him. Hearing the sound of Keith's voice, he went crazy. He was entirely out of control.
His face twisted in rage, and then he blurted out, "No wonder you left in such a hurry. It sounds like your boyfriend is there. Have you not learned a lesson yet, Cathryn? You were dumped by me, and now all of your attention is focused on another man? Are you afraid he will end the relationship the same way I did? Aren't you?"
Jordan's voice was as cold as his appearance, it was high-pitched and quivering. Cathryn shivered, sensing something truly evil in his monotonous voice. Then suddenly, a cold chill crept up her spine, raising the hair on the back of her neck.
After Jordan finished speaking, the phone fell into a profound silence. Cathryn glanced over at Keith, and he gave her a tender look. It seemed to provide Cathryn with the confidence to reply to Jordan. "Mr. Riggs, I'm grateful for you reminding me again and again of the harm you've done to me. I have also learned a few valuable lessons from my past experiences with you."
"How dare you..." Jordan tried to speak, but Cathryn wouldn't let him.
"I can tell you one thing, I no longer focus any of my attention on men like you," Cathryn said calmly. Cathryn took a deep breath and continued, "I would like you to know that Mr. Clarkson is a kind man. I'm so grateful that you divorced me so I could be in a relationship with him. From now on, you go your way, and I'll go mine...Goodbye!"
After Cathryn finished these words, she tried to remain calm. She put down her phone and clicked on the "End" button on the screen. Without any hesitation, Cathryn hung up on him. Her fingers were slightly trembling because right before she hung up, she faintly heard Jordan call out her name.
"I feel somewhat relieved after having this conversation with Jordan. I don't think I will be hearing from Mr. Riggs anytime soon. What do you think? Did I get my point across?" She had done her best to stay calm but found herself trembling with tension.
"Cathryn, I think you handled it well. With all things considered." Keith never took his eyes off her, he picked up the fork on the table. Then pushed the bowl of chow mein and rice towards her and handed her the fork. "Would you like to have the first bite? I know you won't regret it!" Keith asked.
His voice was as steady as his hands, it held onto Cathryn's floating heart. Cathryn gradually calmed down. Licking her lips, Cathryn took the fork from Keith and smiled, and said, "Of course! You seem to know me too well."
After dinner, they left the restaurant holding hands. Every time Keith touched Cathryn, warmth bloomed within her while her heart beat with more excitement. She glanced up at him, smiled, and said, "I'm so happy you are here!" Keith smiled, put an arm around her waist, and kissed her cheek.
Cathryn started to think about the gift. "I'm still really upset about the gift, and since you aren't flying back tonight, would you like to come to the stall with me, and I can show you where I bought it?" She knew it was later on in the evening and it would be crowded with people, but she didn't care.
They arrived at the stall, and the elderly man immediately remembered Cathryn. He looked at two of them and thought they made an adorable couple. Then he wondered, 'she said the gift was for a friend but can tell by how they look at each other they are much more than that.'
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As the old man watched them, he knew the feelings between them were the same as those who fell in love at first sight. Cathryn walked over to him and told him briefly what happened to the gift. Then when Cathryn said she wanted to buy another one, the old man pointed to several pendants he had previously made. "I'm so sorry, but they are all gone. I wasn't able to make anymore, but have some others for you to choose from," he said apologetically.
Cathryn couldn't help feeling a bit disappointed. Then she looked at the pendants that were in front of her. While looking at them, she noticed they had affectionate words written on them, and she instantly started to blush.