CHAPTER 8

Lisa could not believe her ears. Was he so shameless to openly confess his feelings for Claire right in front of her? Donald gave her a satisfied smirk.

"You shouldn't have bought the dress." He leaned in and whispered. "Stop trying so hard."

Lisa gave him a bored look. "I don't know what you're talking about."

Donald gave her a knowing smile. "Sure."

Axel cleared his throat quietly again and they were forced to cease their bickering.

"I'm open to ideas."

Lisa smiled and placed a hand over Axel's on the table. "That's something you need to figure out for yourself, Ax. It's your first time in love and a wonderful moment. You should learn by yourself."

Axel pulled his hand out from under hers and turned to look at Donald. Donald shrugged.

"You're asking the wrong guy, Axel. I've never been in any serious relationship."

Axel sat back in his chair and moved it slowly to the left and right.

"I guess I'll have to do this on my own then." He stopped moving the chair when he was directly facin