It'll Come Naturally
Chapter 848 Not In The Cards For Us (Part One)

"Yeah. I was told that you were out. Back so soon?" Leena picked up her backpack and flung it over her back as she talked with Kevin on the phone. Then she opened the door and went outside. She looked stylish and pretty in a mint-colored pleated skirt. Her leather boots revealed her long, straight legs.

"Yeah. I was out for some time when you called. Sounds like you're going somewhere," Kevin said casually as he heard the sound of her closing the door.

"Yeah. I've got a gentle breeze and clear skies. The weather is glorious and warm. I have half a mind to catch a boat. The Seine is gorgeous this time of year." Leena liked taking a leisurely boat ride on the quietly flowing river, just to organize her thoughts and to come up with some popular designs with her good nose for trends, and calm state of mind.

"You alone?" Kevin furrowed his brow. He hoped he could keep talking to Leena, and then he wouldn't have to worry about her.

"Uh huh. This is almost something I need to be alone for. That way I can think better." She liked to enjoy the elegant tranquility. Then she could feel a different kind of beauty. Leena didn't want others to disturb her, so she always rented an exclusive boat for sightseeing on the Seine.

"Mignonne, I knew you would go out today, so I have been waiting for you since early morning." Leaning against the door of the car, Gerard smiled brightly at Leena. She walked quickly over to the waiting figure.

"Gerard! Why are you here?" Surprised, Leena was thrown for a loop when Gerard greeted her in the parking lot. Unconsciously, she dropped back into conversational French, asking him what he was doing there.

"Leena," Kevin said in a confused tone, "Who are you talking to?" He frowned and checked the name displayed on his phone screen. Leena was at the other end of the phone, but why did she suddenly switch to an incomprehensible language? Kevin was well versed in English, but he was out of his depth when it came to other foreign languages, so he didn't know what Leena said. Moreover, he was rather disturbed by the man's voice in the background.

"Um... Sorry. I saw someone I know. I have to go. I'll call you after I get back." Leena didn't expect Gerard to appear in the parking lot. She lost her head in the moment and didn't know how to explain Gerard to Kevin, so she hung up the phone before Kevin could say anything.

"Hello? Leena? Leena?" Kevin got a busy signal, his forehead knotting in a frown. Why did Leena hang up before he could say goodbye? And who was that man? It wasn't that he was jealous or that he distrusted Leena. He was confused when she suddenly hanged up the phone.

"Major General, are you alright?" Lee asked in a voice tinged with worry. Kevin looked sullen. 'Did he fight with his wife?' Lee wondered nervously, 'Is it because of the call I just answered?'

"Yeah, I'm okay. Stay here today. Then you won't need to come to pick me up from the army base in the dead of night." Kevin smiled at Lee. It would be conspicuous to drive his limo to the army base, so Lee drove him around in the military vehicle. It just made sense. "Okay. Major General, I'll make dinner." Both Lee and Mark were simple and honest. This was why they were chosen as security guards.

"Okay. Make yourself at home. I have to finish up some work." Kevin kept thinking about Leena as he went upstairs. No matter how worried he was, he could do nothing but wait for her next call as they were far away from each other.

"Got it." Lee felt relieved. He'd get the house clean in no time, but he still thought about the call from Louisa. He wondered if she would vent her anger on him if Kevin didn't call her back. As a matter of fact, he didn't need to worry about it, because she would call again even if Kevin didn't call her back.

Kevin heard his ringtone as he walked into the study. He particularly liked the tune, and paid a premium for it when it appeared on the app store. Excited, he picked it up, expecting to hear Leena on the other end.

"Hey, didn't you say that you would call me after you get home? Back so soon?" A ghost of affection touched Kevin's lips, but he didn't feel any sense of affection. All he felt was anxious.

"Kevin, it's me. What are you talking about? When did I tell you I was going anywhere?" Louisa frowned, totally confused.

"Ah, sorry. I thought you were... Forget it. Miss Ye, why did you call?" Kevin deliberately kept Louisa at arm's length, and spoke to her politely and respectfully although she had repeatedly asked him to call her by her name. It was a sticking point with him. He thought if he were too familiar with her, the girl would take it wrong. A young girl's crush was nothing to take lightly.

"Kevin, I'm going to get pissed if you don't call me by my real name. I'm not a stranger. Just call me Louisa," she pouted angrily. 'Why does he treat me that way?' muttered Louisa, 'Why does he always sound distant? My dad is the commander. Is he afraid of my dad?' "Sorry, Miss Ye. I'll remember it next time. Please don't hold it against me," Kevin apologized, but he still called Louisa 'Miss Ye'. Obviously, he didn't take Louisa's words seriously.

"Hey! Forget it. Are you free tonight, Kevin? How about dinner? I need to thank you for giving me that valuable necklace." Louisa gave up forcing Kevin to change his way of addressing her at the moment. Anyway, she had all the time in the world. He would change after she won his heart. She smiled at this thought.

"Miss Ye, it's just a small gift. Don't mention it." If Kevin had known that giving Louisa a gift would cause such a commotion, he would have been more careful about giving it to her.

"I don't care, Kevin. Anyway, please come with me to dinner. I won't take no for an answer." Louisa was stubborn and overbearing. She couldn't handle rejection, so she refused to let anyone say no.

"Fine. Since you insist, I have to agree. Name the time and place. I'll be there." Kevin thought this way. Since he couldn't refuse Louisa, he'd better settle this matter as soon as possible, otherwise she'd pester him again and again. That was the kind of person Kevin was. He didn't like to spend too much time on someone that had nothing to do with him. He was similar to Edward on this.

"Really? You're saying yes? Thank God! See you at Mochan Restaurant at seven, then." Louisa was so excited that she sprang from the bed. 'Great! Since he agreed this time, he won't say no afterwards. I'll win his heart little by little.' Louisa was ecstatic at the thought. "Okay. See you tonight. Bye." Kevin hung up the phone with a worried look before Louisa could say anything. It occurred to him that Lee just said that he would cook him dinner, so he decided to go downstairs and let Lee know he had an appointment tonight. "Major General, why are you downstairs? I made some tea. I would have brought it up to you." Lee, holding the tea tray in his hands, was surprised to see Kevin coming slowly down the stairs.

"Well, I need to go out tonight. So I guess you're on your own for dinner. Hand me the tray, please. I'll bring it up to the study. Get some rest." Kevin walked up to Lee and took the tea tray from his hands.

"Major General, do you need me to tag along? I can pour your tea for you," Lee teased. He couldn't resist asking, although he knew that Kevin liked to act alone.

"No, I'll go by myself. It's not anything important. I'm just having dinner with someone. Well, I have to get back to work. Remember to remind me at 6 PM." After stating his piece, Kevin turned around and went upstairs. He looked more handsome in his crisp military uniform.

"Okay. I see." Lee glanced at his watch briefly, only to replace that it would soon be 5 PM. It wouldn't be long before 6 PM rolled around.

Kevin arrived at the Mochan Restaurant at seven as agreed. He had changed his olive-green military uniform into casual clothes, which made him look even more charming. "Over here!" Louisa waved at Kevin as he scanned the restaurant.

"Sorry to keep you waiting." Kevin walked up to Louisa and took a seat. Louisa arrived first. As a cultured gentleman, he made an apology although he knew he wasn't late.

"It's okay. I just arrived myself. It's my honor to invite you to dinner." Louisa looked terrific tonight. In a full-length silky dress, she appeared to be less overbearing.☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐