Chapter 17

Isabella's p.o.v;

Since I went to eat lunch with my detention room friends, Ms Greta was already in the class when I came back to the class. I apologised for being late and entered the class after she let me in.

I sat down next to Tracy and placed my notebook on the desk. When I tried to take my pen out of my bag, Tracy whispered to me, "Why are you late? Where did you go?"

"I ate with Julian and others." I whispered back to her.

"What about the hotpot? Aren't you coming out with us?"

"No, I'm going. Actually, Carlos got a girlfriend so he treated us to a meal. And, It doesn't mean I'm not going with you guys. I had a little snack with them. That's it. I saved up space for the hotpot. Don't worry."

"Then, no backing away from the hotpot plan, okay?"

I gave a thumbs up and continued listening to the class.

Jose moved closer and whispered, "You look happy, today. Did the food taste good?"

I shook my head and said, "It's not the food which made me smile. It's by someone who sneaked to m