Chapter 27. Weston’s Absence

“Why would you lose me, Gordon? We’ll always keep in touch. I might come down and meet you sometime. That’s what friends are for, right? To always be there when you need them?” said Isabella with a smile.

“No, I didn’t mean it that way, Isabella. I don’t want to be just friends with you, but I want more,” said Gordon, his eyes filled with hope. His statement rendered Isabella speechless. Did he mean what she thought he did?

“Gordon, I didn’t get you,” she said with a nervous look on her face. Thankfully, before Gordon could explain himself further, her phone buzzed with an incoming call from her mom.

“Where are you, sweetie? The boys are about to reach home any minute. Come home quickly,” said her mom excitedly.

“Yes, mom. I’m at the ice cream parlor with Gordon. We’ll be home in two minutes,” she promised. After disconnecting the phone, Isabella jumped up. She completely forgot about the discussion. The wish to meet Weston after so many months, to see hi