Female Novel
Chapter 83
Thomas did think about committing suicide, but when he came back to the military base, he receivedZachary’s last will and testament. Since they were soldiers carrying out the deadliest missions in thefield, they had a habit of writing last wills and testaments before they went on a mission.
Zachary was Thomas’ best friend, and he knew Thomas might consider offing himself, so Zacharyasked him to take care of his family. He needed something to tether Thomas to life. And so, Thomasreturned to the city, but not a day had gone by where he was not wracked by guilt. Still, his mind wastough enough, and he kept his sadness bottled up, refusing to talk to anyone about it.
Dawn had just broken through, and Thomas—who didn’t sleep a wink—emerged from the house andcalled Sean. “Sorry for calling you so early, Sean.”
Sean had been woken up abruptly, but he didn’t complain. “Oh, it’s nothing. What do you need?”
“Get me an African SIM card. I need to call someone.”
“Consider it done, Thomas. Send me your location. I will have my man send the SIM card over once itis done.”
Half an hour later, someone came and gave him the SIM card. Thomas went to a quiet corner, switchedout his SIM card, and called Chloe. “Hey, Chloe. Miss me?”
“Zachary?” Chloe was over the moon. She didn’t even suspect that the caller was anyone else but herbrother. He sounded and talked just like Zachary, after all.
Mimicking someone’s voice was child’s play for Thomas. The call went on for nearly an hour before itended. He then bought some food and came back to the house.
The moment he stepped through the door, Chloe ran up to him excitedly while holding her phone.“Thomas! Thomas!”
“Someone’s happy. What happened?” he asked, even though he knew why she was in such a goodmood.
“Z-Zachary called! He told me he was alright. He is doing a mission in Africa, so he’s been busy. That’sa relief to hear.”
Thomas smiled but said nothing. He merely ushered Chloe to have breakfast. Buoyed by her goodmood, Chloe was talking a lot more that morning. She stared at Thomas for a while before asking,“You’re still single, aren’t you, Thomas?” She’d heard of Felice and met her before. But that woman isnot good enough for him, Chloe thought to herself.
Thomas nodded. “Yes.”
“I can introduce a girl to you.” When she said that, she was a little conflicted. She’d love for Thomas tobe her boyfriend, but no. Her days were numbered, and seeing the man she liked finding a good girlmight make her passing smoother.
“You want to introduce a girl to me?” He was a little surprised. Why do this all of a sudden?
She started acting cute. “Aww, pwease? Pwease do this for me. I already asked the girl to have lunchtogether, so just come over. It won’t take long.”
Thomas would always fulfill her wishes, so he nodded. “Fine.”
After breakfast, he took Olivia to the office and watched her finish her medicine before he headed to hisworkspace and sat down. Noon came, and he went to the place Chloe told him.
Chloe asked the girl out for lunch in a restaurant near Pearson Group. It was 12.05PM when Thomasshowed up at the restaurant. Right on time. Chloe was already waiting, and she quickly waved at him.
He took a seat, smirking. A blind date all of a sudden? Seriously?
A moment later, his blind date came.
“Lilac, this is the one I told you about. His name is Thomas. Thomas, this is Lilac Dickens, my friend.And the one beside her is Fanny, her sister.”novelbin
Thomas nodded at the ladies. Fanny Dickens was about five foot five. Her eyes were big, her chin wassharp, and she did look good, but Thomas was not interested. He only came so Chloe wouldn’t getupset.
Lilac spoke up, “If you have any questions, ask away, Fanny. Chloe’s a good friend of mine. I’m surethis gentleman is a fine one.”
Fanny was sizing Thomas up. I can’t believe him. Just a nod? He wouldn’t even stand up to greet us.And he didn’t even show any response to me, either. What does that mean, huh? Am I not prettyenough? Most men would love to butter me up at the first chance. And look at his outfit. So bland. Noteven a single brand name is good. Bet he’s not a rich guy. Probably a pauper, even. Hard pass. I’m ahot woman. There are tons of rich guys willing to woo me. If it weren’t for Lilac, I wouldn’t even havecome here. What a waste of time.
“Sure. Thomas, is it? I heard you’re working at Pearson Group. What is your position? How much doyou make a month? Do you have a six-figure savings account? And do you have a car? If so, whatbrand? And I’m not settling for a regular house. Since I’d be staying in it for my whole life, I won’t standfor anything less than a four-bedroom unit. And not too remote, too. The closer to the city center, thebetter, or it’d make shopping difficult. And the mortgage must be cleared. Do you have all that?” Fannyspoke harshly, and she stared at Thomas with disdain. That’ll show you not to be cocky with me. Let’ssee how you like that. I’m going to reject and humiliate you.
Chloe froze. What’s the deal with her? Lilac’s a nice girl, so why’s her sister a gold digger? “Ahem,Thomas is—”
She wanted to help, but Fanny interrupted harshly, “Shut it, girl. I’m not asking you. I’m asking him.”
Thomas sipped from his glass. He looked at Chloe, then at Lilac. After a brief pause, he said, “Ah, Ihave a few questions for you, too. How many relationships have you had? When did you get into yourfirst relationship? Do you still have your first kiss? Have you held hands with another man? Do you stillhave your virginity? If no, then how many men have you had?”