Chapter 201 I Commit Fully
The moment Elsa saw the message, excitement bubbled up inside her. She quickly typed back, “Got it! I’ll book the place.”
The next morning, Rachel woke up to the delicious scent of something cooking.
“Yvonne, what did you make? It smells incredible,” she called out, assuming her friend was the one behind the heavenly aroma.
Still in her pajamas, she casually stepped out, only to stop dead in her tracks when she spotted Andres.
The realization hit her like a truck. Without missing a beat, she spun around and bolted back to her room.
Flashes of last night rushed back into her mind.
She had forget that Andres was still here! And worse, she had just walked out in her sleepwear.
After quickly changing into something more appropriate, Rachel took a deep breath, mentally preparing herself before stepping out again.
“Good morning, Mr. Garrett!” she greeted, trying to sound composed.
“Morning. You must be hungry. Let’s eat,” Andres said smoothly, acting as if nothing had happened.
His nonchalant attitude made her relax a little.
“Alright, I’ll just wash up real quick,” she said.
“No rush. I’ll wait,” he replied.
“No need to wait for me. If you’re hungry, go ahead and start,” she told him.
With a small smile, he simply said, “I’m not in a rush. I can wait.”
Hearing that, Rachel didn’t argue further. She freshened up in record time, pulled her hair into a loose ponytail, and returned to the dining area without makeup.
By the time she came back, Andres had already set the table, everything neatly arranged.
As she sat down, he passed her a fork.
“Oh, thanks.”
“Dig in,” he said casually.
Other than their brief meeting at the bar, where drinks were involved, this was their first actual meal together alone–something that made her a little self–conscious.
After all, their relationship was strictly professional.
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Noticing her hesitation, Andres raised a brow. “Not hungry? Or does it not suit your taste?”
“No, it all looks amazing–I just don’t know where to start,” Rachel admitted.
“Then sample a little of everything,” he suggested. “I wasn’t sure what you’d prefer, so I got a mix.”
Rachel’s eyes landed on the bread. “Wait, are these from the famous bakery?” she asked, surprised.
“I saw a huge line and figured they must be worth it, so I lined up to try it,” Andres said casually. “What do you think? Do you like it?”
Rachel took a bite, and her face lit up. “Yeah, I love it. They’re tough to get, though–I only line up for them on weekends. But most of the time, I end up sleeping in, and by the time I wake up, they’re already gone. So I only get to have them once or twice a month.”
She chuckled lightly. “I guess it’s always the things we can’t have that stick with us the most.”
“Exactly, just like people,” Andres said, his gaze carrying a deeper meaning.
Then, he pushed all the bread toward her. “Go ahead and enjoy as much as you want today. Once you’ve had your fill, the craving won’t be as strong.”
As they ate, the tension in the air gradually melted away, replaced by an easygoing comfort.
Feeling more at ease, she finally spoke up about the night before. “Mr. Garrett, I owe you an apology for yesterday. I invited you for dinner, but things didn’t quite go as planned, and you got drunk. I wanted to reach out to your assistant, but I didn’t have his number, so the only option was to let you stay here. I hope that was okay.”
Andres let out a small laugh. “If anyone should be saying sorry, it’s me. I overestimated my tolerance, and that’s on me. Jeffrey was kind enough to let me crash in his room while he took the couch. I really appreciate that.”
The mention of Jeffrey reminded Rachel of something. “Speaking of which, where is Jeffrey?” she asked.
“He mentioned something about visiting a medical facility and headed out early,” Andres answered.
“Alright,” Rachel murmured, though she couldn’t shake the worry that he was out job hunting alone, still affected by what had happened before.
As they wrapped up breakfast, Rachel’s eyes landed on Andres’s outfit, and something about it struck her as oddly familiar.
“Mr. Garrett, is that-” she started, but before she could finish, Brian appeared at the entrance.
The door had been open, so the moment he arrived, Rachel saw him instantly.
“What’s he doing here?” Brian’s face, which had been neutral a moment ago, hardened instantly.
“He… um…” Rachel stammered, completely thrown off by Brian’s sudden presence.
Andres stepped in before Rachel could respond. “Rachel helped me out last night, so I figured bringing her breakfast was the least I could do,” he said casually.
“But what about you, Mr. White? What’s got you here so early?” His tone calm yet pointed.
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“That’s none of your concern,” Brian shot back, his expression hardening.
Noticing that Rachel had nearly finished eating, Brian made no move to bring out the food he had with him.
“I figured you’d want to get out for a bit, so I came to take you somewhere,” Brian said, turning his attention to
Rachel.
“I appreciate it, but I just want to stay home and relax today,” Rachel responded.
“A little fresh air might help. Let’s bring Jeffrey along too,” Brian suggested. “Where is he, by the way?”
Rachel opened her mouth to respond, but Brian’s sharp eyes had already locked onto Andres.
“Those clothes… they belong to Jeffrey,” Brian said, his tone unwavering.
Following his line of sight, Rachel finally realized why Andres‘ outfit had looked so familiar to her.
“Where exactly did you sleep last night?” Brian asked bluntly, making Rachel freeze in place.
She was caught completely off guard. How had he figured it out just from that?
Seeing no reason to lie, Andres simply met Brian’s gaze and said, “Take a wild guess.”
“So, you’re testing me now?” Brian growled, grabbing Andres by the collar. “Listen to me–Rachel isn’t someone you can just waltz into the life of.”
Even with Brian’s aggression, Andres stood firm, completely unshaken.
“You and Rachel are no longer together, so I don’t see why I can’t get close to her. We’re both single, and that gives me every right to make a move. Most importantly, I don’t have an old love in my life. When I like someone, I commit fully–unlike you, who can’t seem to make up your mind.” Andres spoke calmly, but his words hit hard, leaving Brian with nothing to say.
Brian stiffened, momentarily at a loss, his confidence gone.
After a brief silence, he turned his attention to Rachel and asked in a low voice, “Is that what you want too?”
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