Chapter 23. Stuck with You

When we arrived, Phoenix hadn’t said anything as he entered his room and closed it. 

I also took a rest in my room and I woke up to see Lola Nanding appeared with some paper bags in her hands. 

“Oh, you went to the market alone, Lola Nanding?” 

She nodded but put her fingers on her lips to silence me. "Shh, keep quiet. I bought a present for Phoenix." She said, glancing at Phoenix’s room. 

I wrinkled my nose and blinked, "Gift? For what?"

She gasped, “Oh, I forgot to mention it last time. His birthday is tomorrow."

My mouth fell open.

"Have you bought him a gift yet?" She asked and shook my head in answer. 

Sighing, Lola Nanding motioned me to dress up as she’ll accompany me to the market. 

When we arrived there, I opted for the easiest choice, a wristwatch. We immediately went home so that Phoenix would not notice. Lola Nanding even told me to hide the gifts and pretend that I didn't know about his birthda