Next day after finishing her classes ,she came out only to find a familiar car parked near the college gate. Without even thinking her feet was moving towards the car.
The window glass rolled down and Dante murmured her to get in. Adele looked at Dante who had a stern expression and looking straight at the road as if she did not even exist.
Adele only decided to break the ice first and asked,"Did you come here on your way to work or just to see me."
Dante was silent so Adele decided to try her luck again.
"Where are we going ,"Adele was met this silence .She decided to keep quiet and look outside the window .Few minutes later he parked in the less crowned area where there was no one to disturb them.
"Why did you not pick my call yesterday ,"Dante growled.
Adele was taken aback by his sudden outburst ,she was usually scarred of him but when he raised his voice like this it made her want to hide from him.
"I was attending an annual function ,"Adele replied in a meek tone.
"Alone ,"he raised his brow.
"No ,with a classmate ,"she gulped.
"I assume it's a female ,"he gritted his teeth.
"It's a male ,"she pressed her lips tightly.
Dante's fist tightened, his jaw clenching such that his veins were popping out and he looked like he was trying hard to not lose control.
"Is he only a classmate or more than that,"Dante asked with a murderous intent.
"Just a classmate,"Adele unknowingly took a step back.
He looked at her face trying to find something only when he was satisfied did he relax a bit.
"Come here,Adele ,"he called but she did not move from her spot.
"I am not going to repeat again,"he warned her.
This time she slowly took a step and he patiently waited for her.
"I was worried when you didn't pick my call ,"Dante's face softened .
"I called you back ,"Adele replied thinking how fast he changed his behavior.
It was his fault too for not picking her call if he was so concerned.
"I was caught up in work,"Dante justified.
"You are equally to be blamed,"Adele accused him.
He cannot just terrorize her and act like it's all her fault.
"I know that's why I came to see you now ,"Dante stated in a relaxed tone.
"Why did you call me ,"Adele asked remembering he had called her thrice.
"You had agreed to go to a movie ,"Dante stated as if its something obvious .
"We never agreed that it should be yesterday ,"Adele folded her arms across her chest.
"I assumed you will be free as you did not mention you have other prior commitment,"Dante explained.
"We can go some other time,"she replied .
"How about tomorrow ,"he asked.
"I have college then work ,"Adele refused.
Dante frowned showing his displeasure but refused to voice out.
"Next weekend ,"He raised his brow.
"I have a project deadline,"Adele sighed.
"Forget it ,lets it be spontaneous no use making plans ,"Dante hissed.
"Are you hungry ,"he asked.
"No ,"she refused.
"Today we will eat middle east cuisine ,"he replied not bothering to listen to her.
Adele rolled her eyes ,it's so hard to guess his mood swings .one minute he was getting angry as if she had stood him up and the next he was making decisions on her behalf without taking her opinion into consideration.
The meal was a peaceful one and they conversed a bit ,which meant her asking questions and him replying in monosyllabic .
As he dropped her he ordered her to always reply to his calls and messages ,to which Adele giggled and nodded her head.
"Adele,I mean it ,"he warned her .
Her not responding to him not only made him restless but also unpleasant thoughts came to his mind.
In college during the lunch Adele was sitting alone ,browsing something on the phone and having a bite of burger .
Zoey who was sitting with a group of friends noticed Adele ,waved at her and invited her to join them.
Adele refused thinking even if she was familiar with Zoey ,the rest were strangers and she did not want to interfere them.
"Adele ,come join us .It's been few months since you joined ,you need to mingle more and make friends .Otherwise what's the fun of college life ,"Zoey dragged her to their table.
Zoey introduced Adele to all ,some warmly talked with her while others scoffed and did not even bother acknowledging her presence .
"I expect everyone to be a bit nicer ,she is a scholarship student and knowing our college cut off it's not easy to get in .She is one of the top student so one must respect her ,"Zoey said sternly.
Those who ignored talked with her but it was so forceful that one can easily say they were doing only to stay in Zoey's good books. It was right to say along with Hudson the other person who enjoyed the same spotlight and relevance in college was Zoey.
"Try this nuggets ,"Zoey pushed the plate towards Adele .
The lunch was kind of pleasant and Adele found the company bearable and did not mind sitting with them next time.
"Adele we are going for shopping ,join us ,"Zoey stated.
One more girl who had become quite fond of Adele invited her.
"Also we need to get our nails done,hurry up ,"another girl stated.
Adele too joined them, their first stop was a luxury boutique where one could enter only with appointment .
As soon as Zoey stepped in the head staff came to personally receive her ,snacks were served for all then catalog of newest release was given to them while the salesperson kept on explaining about the recent trending pieces .
Adele quietly sat on the couch and looked around ,while others got up to try out clothes.
"Adele,go check out and if you like something let me know ,"Zoey stated.