Chapter 85

BELLA

“Why don't you have lunch with us today?” Blue asked as he walked over to my side and stood behind me. He didn't touch me, but I could feel his presence, like a heavy blanket behind me. "We've missed eating out with you." 

“I'm sorry, I can't.” I turned to face him. “Why don't we have lunch together, tomorrow? I will be free then.” I smiled at him. 

“Why not today? Where are you going?” Fred came over to stand next to Blue. “We haven't had lunch together since you returned to the office. Why can't you make out some time alone for us?”

“Because I can't.”

“You can't? Or you don't want to?” Blue furrowed his brows, looking like he was trying to understand me. 

“I can't. I promised someone that we would have lunch alone today,” I explained, hoping they would get me.

“Imelda?” Fred scowled. 

“Yup.”

“Why are you so stubborn, Bunny?” Blue peered down at me. “Haven't we told you not to —”

“She's not as bad