Chapter 378

Jonathan had always used Mom's and Dad's health as an excuse to ask me not to disturb them. I could do nothing but wait. I pleaded, "Let me call them once. Maybe let Mom take my call." Jonathan sighed. "Dad will surely find out after Mom talks to you on the phone. Don't be hasty. I'll see to it that it happens." I had no choice but to keep suppressing my feelings. At the same time, however, a sense of unease crept up. Why wouldn't Jonathan let me call Mom and Dad? What kind of secret was he keeping from me? … I drove Jonathan to a hotel. It was like he said; it was more comfortable to stay in a hotel. I told him about the time and place, and he was a little surprised. "Are we doing it in Norman's villa? Is that alright?" I responded, "Norman said to leave it to him." Then, I asked curiously, "Are you going to profess your love to Willie?" Jonathan blushed uneasily. "Yeah." I was delighted. "That's wonderful. You've owed Will an answer from a long time ago." Jonathan was glo