Chapter7: Bad news upon bad news

Aurelio felt like a shock in his heart! What did he just hear? One of his target is engaged already?. Like what the hell??. “Aurelio? Aren’t you happy for me?” Hartley asked him waving at his face and then he shook his head coming back to reality as he gulped down. “ off course I am Hartley , it’s just so shocking to me.. and anyways Congratulations” he faked a smile at her. She returned a smile and turned back to the cake “why do I feel you’re not happy?” She asked him lowly as she took a piece of cake to eat. Aurelio chuckled and picked a glass of wine to sip, he turned to her as he dropped his glass down the table and spoke up. “Like I said, I am still surprised” he replied with a shrug “Do I look like a lady that won’t get engaged?” she asked him as she folded her legs and then he laughed lowly. “Don’t get me wrong Hartley” he replied and then she stood up “Okay, if you say so.. and by the ways, I have a date with him tonight.. I’d be leaving now” she chuckled and picked up her bag