"Explain," Isabelle said, staring sharply at Alex.
"Don't be angry, my love," Alex cajoled, poking Isabelle's chin. "Okay, don't look at me like that."
-FLASHBACK-
At the jewelry store, Alex had ordered a ring for Isabelle.
"Sir, would you like to pick up your order?" the store clerk asked.
"Yes, please. Is the ring ready?" Alex replied.
"Wait a moment, I'll get it for you," the store clerk said and Alex nodded in acknowledgement.
A few minutes later, the store clerk returned to Alex with a ring box in hand.
"Here you go, sir, the ring."
Alex took the ring and examined it. He smiled happily, seeing that the ring matched his expectations.
"Thank you very much. I've already made the payment," Alex told the store clerk.
Alex left the store and went to meet Nathan at his headquarters.
When he arrived at Nathan's place, Alex searched the room, but he couldn't find the person he was looking for.
