Chapter 25: Warning Justin

Naomi gave me a big hug, looking even more excited than I felt. "I start work tomorrow, so tonight's on me. I'm taking you out for a nice dinner!" Now that I was finally about to join Mega Advertising, I felt generous. Naomi had taken me in and supported me, so it was only fair to thank her with a little celebration. "Let's go. I'll pick the place," she said, already whipping out her phone. "And bring your boyfriend," I added. "You've been hiding him for long enough. Time for me to meet him." Naomi laughed and agreed immediately. She called him right there, making plans without hesitation. We got dressed, hailed a cab, and headed to the restaurant she booked. We arrived a little early and waited for almost half an hour before her boyfriend showed up. The moment Justin walked in, I studied him. He was tall, a little lanky, wore glasses, and had that quiet, polite vibe. The kind of guy you'd describe as mild-mannered. "Justin, what took you so long? We've been waiting forever," Naomi tea