This time, Lea was also stunned into silence. Jack pretended to not have noticed their expressions and sat down beside Rachel.
After a few moments of hesitation, Lea almost leapt from her seat. She stared at Jack and Rachel and then pointed a finger. Stuttering, she said, "You two..." Jack calmly smiled.
He reached out and enveloped Rachel's hand in his.
Turning to look at Lea, he asked, "What's wrong with us?"
She couldn't believe what was happening right in front of her eyes. Lea glanced at Rachel. "What's wrong with you?"
"There is nothing wrong, Miss Ye. Why are you getting so emotional?" Jack asked instead. He did not wait for Rachel to respond. Instead, he replied for her.
Lea rubbed her forehead. She was overwhelmed with shock. Her yelling had caught the attention of some onlookers.
She lowered her voice and twisted her hand on the table. Her beautiful face looked ferocious. "I'm not asking you! Rachel! Tell me!"
Rachel's cheeks started to turn pink. She wished the earth would swallow her whole.
She tried to pull her hand out of Jack's grasp, but failed.
She did not want to make a scene in front of everyone so she didn't try again. "Nothing... You..." She trailed off, unable to think of the right thing to say.
'What could I say? Don't be so s
Rachel simply nodded, not daring to make eye contact. Her ears were turning red.
Noticing this, Lea glared at Jack. Firmly taking Rachel's hand, she started to drag her away.
Caught off guard, Rachel almost tripped. Reacting quickly, Jack held out his arms and saved her.
Lea turned around to see Jack clutching Rachel's wrist. Rage flared inside her. "Let go of her," she said through gritted teeth.
Jack quietly released Rachel. He watched the two walk out without turning back. He squinted slightly as darkness clouded his eyes.
The other customers in the cafe had probably already conjured up a drama of their own.
Still hanging on to Rachel's wrist, Lea pulled her angrily towards the car. "Get in," she said coldly.
Rachel dared not provoke her anymore so she quietly got in.
Lea slammed the door and walked to the other side of the car. Fastening her seat belt, she turned to Rachel. "I think we need to talk."
They both sat in silence as Lea sped towards her house.
Maybe Lea was still in shock. Rachel could not understand why her best friend was so angry with Jack. There was nothing going on between them.
'I guess her reaction is justified,' Rachel thought.
Lea still looked angry. Rachel thought she would explode by the time they arrived at her place.