Chapter 23. Cold

CHARLOTTE

“So… Charlotte, this is your first time in the USA, right?”

I nodded.

“Your English is very good.”

“I went to a foreign school. They taught us in English.”

“Oh, I see… so did you buy a SIM for communication, or are you on roaming?”

“I haven’t gotten a SIM yet. I use WeChat to chat with my family,” I replied.

Olive nodded.

“If you don’t mind, we can go out and get the SIM later.”

“Thanks. I’d appreciate that.”

She smiled back. “Any culture shock yet?”

I was about to answer when I noticed him—a tall Black guy with deep coffee-colored skin, wearing a crisp white shirt. His eyes scanned the room… and met mine.

I looked away immediately.

His gaze was so intense, I had to. I glanced again—and felt my breath hitch as he started walking toward us.

Okay, calm down, I told myself.

What should I say if he asks for a dance?

Is this cheating? No way.

Leo has been nice to me for days, g