Chapter 36

Long awaited surprise

There were probably hundreds of assumptions in Jade’s head. After the conversation with Marteena, Jade gathered some confidence. Her heart anticipated for any possible actions from Gerome. Will he ask her out? For a date? Or a movie? Or a romantic dinner? Or…

Jade was jolted out of her reverie as her Eli gave out a soft beep. It was a text from Gerome in the late afternoon, asking her to meet him at the woodlots.

Dad’s woodlots? What are you doing there? She texted back.

Just come was his monosyllabic reply. Immediately, she put on her jacket and boots. Her heart was already tingling with expectation.

Cider. She suddenly remembered her Mymmur as she was walking towards the garage for her bike. Maybe I’ll take Cider instead, it’s been awhile since I left him at home, she realized, and changed her direction to the backyard.