Chapter 3 Thunderstorms

"Screech. . . ." a Maybach stopped by the road.

Katherine turned around and faced the car.

The window rolled down and revealed Tristan who was sitting in the driver's seat.

'Why is Tristan here? Where is Ellie?' thought Katherine.

"Get in!" said Tristan in a low voice. He did not even look at Katherine when he said that.

Katherine was reluctant to get into the car. However it was monsoon season, and it was getting dark. Thinking so without delaying anymore Katherine pulled open the passenger side door and got into the car.

The car slowly started moving toward the city center.

The atmosphere in the car was weird and tense. Both Katherine and Tristan remained quiet throughout the journey.

At first, Katherine thought they were heading to the villa where they lived. But soon she realized they were heading in a direction unknown to her. Although she was confused, she did not ask Tristan and remained silent. Occasionally, she glimpsed at Tristan from time to time from the corner of her eyes. As usual, Tristan seemed distant and focused on driving, keeping his gaze fixed on the road.

Soon they arrived in front of a cozy-looking restaurant.

Katherine got down from the car and entered the restaurant to find them a table. She took a seat by the window and the waiter handed her a menu. She waited while Tristan parked the car.

Soon after Tristan parked the car he entered the restaurant. Seeing Katherine seated at a table, Tristan went over and sat opposite of Katherine.

"Did you order?" Tristan asked while taking the menu from the table.

"No" replied Katherine.

Tristan nodded and named a few items from the menu to the waiter. Afterward, Katherine also placed her order and gave the menu back to the waiter.

Thereafter, the two of them remained silent. The atmosphere was cold and awkward.

The waiter brought out the food and served them at their table.

They both ate their dinner silently like they always do. Once they finished their dinner, Tristan paid the bill and walked out of the restaurant together.

Katherine waited at the entrance of the restaurant while Tristan went to bring the car from the parking lot.

On the way to their home, Tristan discussed the recent dealings of the company with Katherine.

Katherine worked at the Flynn company as a Director of the Housing department.

"You will be in charge of selecting the new spokesperson for the company this year", said Tristan coldly.

"Yes." Katherine agreed and nodded.

Katherine would accept and carry out whatever task Tristan assigned her without any objection.

Tristan further provided Katherine with some instructions briefly.

By the time they arrived home, it was raining and lightning was flashing. A thunderstorm seems to be happening.