I’m Someone Else

Chapter 83

Thomas did think about committing suicide, but when he came back to the military base, he received Zachary’s last will and testament. Since they were soldiers carrying out the deadliest missions in the field, they had a habit of writing last wills and testaments before they went on a mission.

Zachary was Thomas’ best friend, and he knew Thomas might consider offing himself, so Zachary asked him to take care of his family. He needed something to tether Thomas to life. And so, Thomas returned to the city, but not a day had gone by where he was not wracked by guilt. Still, his mind was tough enough, and he kept his sadness bottled up, refusing to talk to anyone about it.

Dawn had just broken through, and Thomas—who didn’t sleep a wink—emerged from the house and called Sean. “Sorry for calling you so early, Sean.”

Sean had been woken up abruptly, but he didn’t complain. “Oh, it’s nothing. What do you need?” Copyright Nôv/el/Dra/ma.Org.

“Get me an African SIM card. I need to call someone.”

“Consider it done, Thomas. Send me your location. I will have my man send the SIM card over once it is done.”

Half an hour later, someone came and gave him the SIM card. Thomas went to a quiet corner, switched out his SIM card, and called Chloe. “Hey, Chloe. Miss me?”

“Zachary?” Chloe was over the moon. She didn’t even suspect that the caller was anyone else but her brother. He sounded and talked just like Zachary, after all.

Mimicking someone’s voice was child’s play for Thomas. The call went on for nearly an hour before it ended. He then bought some food and came back to the house.

The moment he stepped through the door, Chloe ran up to him excitedly while holding her phone. “Thomas! Thomas!”

“Someone’s happy. What happened?” he asked, even though he knew why she was in such a good mood.

“Z-Zachary called! He told me he was alright. He is doing a mission in Africa, so he’s been busy. That’s a relief to hear.”

Thomas smiled but said nothing. He merely ushered Chloe to have breakfast. Buoyed by her good mood, Chloe was talking a lot more that morning. She stared at Thomas for a while before asking, “You’re still single, aren’t you, Thomas?” She’d heard of Felice and met her before. But that woman is not good enough for him, Chloe thought to herself.

Thomas nodded. “Yes.”

“I can introduce a girl to you.” When she said that, she was a little conflicted. She’d love for Thomas to be her boyfriend, but no. Her days were numbered, and seeing the man she liked finding a good girl might make her passing smoother.

“You want to introduce a girl to me?” He was a little surprised. Why do this all of a sudden?

She started acting cute. “Aww, pwease? Pwease do this for me. I already asked the girl to have lunch together, so just come over. It won’t take long.”

Thomas would always fulfill her wishes, so he nodded. “Fine.”

After breakfast, he took Olivia to the office and watched her finish her medicine before he headed to his workspace and sat down. Noon came, and he went to the place Chloe told him.

Chloe asked the girl out for lunch in a restaurant near Pearson Group. It was 12.05PM when Thomas showed up at the restaurant. Right on time. Chloe was already waiting, and she quickly waved at him.

He took a seat, smirking. A blind date all of a sudden? Seriously?

A moment later, his blind date came.

“Lilac, this is the one I told you about. His name is Thomas. Thomas, this is Lilac Dickens, my friend. And the one beside her is Fanny, her sister.”

Thomas nodded at the ladies. Fanny Dickens was about five foot five. Her eyes were big, her chin was sharp, and she did look good, but Thomas was not interested. He only came so Chloe wouldn’t get upset.

Lilac spoke up, “If you have any questions, ask away, Fanny. Chloe’s a good friend of mine. I’m sure this gentleman is a fine one.”

Fanny was sizing Thomas up. I can’t believe him. Just a nod? He wouldn’t even stand up to greet us. And he didn’t even show any response to me, either. What does that mean, huh? Am I not pretty enough? Most men would love to butter me up at the first chance. And look at his outfit. So bland. Not even a single brand name is good. Bet he’s not a rich guy. Probably a pauper, even. Hard pass. I’m a hot woman. There are tons of rich guys willing to woo me. If it weren’t for Lilac, I wouldn’t even have come here. What a waste of time.

“Sure. Thomas, is it? I heard you’re working at Pearson Group. What is your position? How much do you make a month? Do you have a six-figure savings account? And do you have a car? If so, what brand? And I’m not settling for a regular house. Since I’d be staying in it for my whole life, I won’t stand for anything less than a four-bedroom unit. And not too remote, too. The closer to the city center, the better, or it’d make shopping difficult. And the mortgage must be cleared. Do you have all that?” Fanny spoke harshly, and she stared at Thomas with disdain. That’ll show you not to be cocky with me. Let’s see how you like that. I’m going to reject and humiliate you.

Chloe froze. What’s the deal with her? Lilac’s a nice girl, so why’s her sister a gold digger? “Ahem, Thomas is—”

She wanted to help, but Fanny interrupted harshly, “Shut it, girl. I’m not asking you. I’m asking him.”

Thomas sipped from his glass. He looked at Chloe, then at Lilac. After a brief pause, he said, “Ah, I have a few questions for you, too. How many relationships have you had? When did you get into your first relationship? Do you still have your first kiss? Have you held hands with another man? Do you still have your virginity? If no, then how many men have you had?”