CHAPTER TWENTY - ONE - FINDING A FRIEND UNEXPECTEDLY.

Isabella tilted her head to the side, observing the man in front of her. Is he some sort of psychic that can read people's mind? Her eyes moved over him. He was not bad, either. He was buff and his features were definitely appealing. Mat was still way more handsome, though. I agree, her inner voice chimed in. " I didn't say it was weird." Rafael smirked. " I could literally hear you thinking it." He leaned in, and for whatever reason Isabella didn't feel threatened or uncomfortable, so, she ended up not moving back from him. This man in front of her gave what some would call pure vibes? " Actually, my friend bought that as a gift for some mystery girl that he has refused to talk to me about," Rafael whispered conspiratorially, as if Isabella was a long time friend and so it was okay to let her in on this so absurd behavior of his friend. " I think he's afraid I might tease him about it or something." Rafael leaned back and made a zipping gesture across his lips with his f