Chapter 14 At eight o'clock in the evening , her friend Edith Latham called , excitedly saying she wanted to take her to a great place . There was also a singer who was incredibly popular , and Edith insisted she would definitely like him . Ariella was packing her luggage and asked casually , " What's his name ? " " I think it's Gregory Richmond ? Have you heard of him ? " Ariella paused in the middle of unwrapping her things . " Gregory ? " " Yes , that's him ! " Edith said joyfully on the other end of the phone , " It was so hard to get a spot . Do you want to come ? I promise you won't regret it , you won't be bored , and you won't want to go home ! " Edith's string of words made her laugh " Alright , I'll go . " The bar was hidden in a quiet alley , with a string of warm yellow lights hanging at the entrance . As she pushed open the door , deafening music and the scent of alcohol rushed toward her . Edith was already waiting at the bar . When she saw Ariella , she waved , " Over here ! " Ariella had just walked over when a very tall man approached with a glass of wine and asked , " Hi , can I get to know you ? " She frowned and was about to shake her head when a familiar voice suddenly came from beside her . " She's my girlfriend . " Ariella turned around abruptly . Gregory had somehow appeared behind her , holding a glass of orange juice . 06:14 Chapter 14 288 Mouchers . He smiled at the man , his tone gentle but unmistakably firm . The man was stunned for a moment , then awkwardly walked away . " Thank you . " Ariella was a little bewildered . " There are a lot of people trying to hit on others here . It's best not to pay attention to them . " Gregory said this as he handed her the orange juice . Edith watched with bright eyes , nudging Ariella with her elbow . " Wow , you started dating and didn't tell me ! That's so unfair ! " " We're just good friends . " Gregory answered softly for her , then glanced at the stage . " It's almost my turn . Let's talk later . " Ariella watched him walk onto the stage . The moment the spotlight fell on him , he seemed to become a different person . The gentle Gregory from before was gone . As the intro began , the noisy bar suddenly quieted down . He sang Roberta Flack's " The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face . " The melody was slow , tinged with a faint sense of longing . " The first time ever I saw your face , I thought the sun rose in your eyes ... " Ariella held her orange juice . listening in a daze . He sang with his eyes closed , his eyelashes casting a faint shadow under the lights . When the song ended , the audience erupted in enthusiastic applause . Gregory opened his eyes , his gaze sweeping over the crowd . When he saw Ariella , he smiled , then continued with the next song- That night , he sang three songs , most of them classic oldies . Each one made people quiet down and listen . Afterwards , he walked off the stage with his guitar and came straight to their table . " So , how 06:14 1 Chapter 14 288 Vouchers was it ? Not bad , right ? " Edith said excitedly , " Of course it was great ! Look how much everyone loved it ! " Gregory smiled and looked at Ariella . " What do you think ? " " It was beautiful . " Ariella said seriously . " Much better than I imagined ... " Gregory was amused by her honesty . Edith got a call from a friend and left to find them , leaving only Ariella and Gregory . He changed into a clean T - shirt , and the smell of smoke and alcohol on him faded a bit . " Is this your first time at a place like this ? " he asked . " Yeah . I'm not really used to places that are so loud , " Ariella nodded . " Well , you'll have to get used to it . After all , not every bar has me singing . " Gregory spoke in a natural tone . It was as if the two of them were old friends who hadn't seen each other in years . Ariella didn't refuse and smiled , " Alright . " By the time they left the bar , it was almost midnight . " Let me walk you home , " Gregory said . " No need , it's really close . " " It's not safe for a girl to be out alone at night . " Ariella thought about it and didn't refuse . " But I'm still curious , on the plane earlier today , what did you say to that kid ? " She couldn't help but ask . Gregory was taken aback for a moment , then smiled . " I said , ' If you keep making trouble , the captain won't let you sit in the cockpit . " OF 14 Chapter 14 1288 Vouchers Ariella nodded . " That worked pretty well . " " It was alright , " he shrugged . " It only works on kids . You have to speak in a way they understand . ' " Thank you for walking me home . " " You're welcome , " Gregory said , looking at her . " Are you coming again tomorrow night ? I'll sing a new song . Ariella thought for a moment and nodded , " Sure . " He smiled , his eyes sparkling in the night . " Then I'll wait for you . " Later , after spending some time together , going to hear him sing became a habit for Ariella . She gradually changed her opinion of Gregory . Maybe , meeting a new friend here wasn't such a bad thing after all , she thought . Chapter 15 288 Vouchers Chapter 15 Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!