9 Step #02

Davi's plan A was actually the traditional style. It was her first choice because she believed that she first needed to test the waters before jumping into it. After all, Sei was like freezing cold water, and jumping into him right away might result in nothing but suicide, or worse, she might fail hard even before she got the chance to execute her plans. She needed to proceed slowly, but surely, to get his attention first.

Basically, she had to court him; she wanted to court him and make him want her. She also thought that since those girls before her might have already tried their absolute best, then she had to try even harder. She was willing to try going back to the dark ages if that was what she needed to do. This was plan A, the mission she herself entitled; 'The legendary courting after marriage'.

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In the large dining table, Davi and Sei were eating quietly. However, Davi was actually brainstorming. She was thinking about the next step. It was just the second step but the level of difficulty seemed to jump a little too high. Well, normally, it wasn't hard at all but to execute it on Sei of all people, even if it was only the second step felt like it was ten times harder.

'Step #2: Initiate conversation.' Just as Hinari said, Davi knew how important conversation was. She needed to create some kind of leeway to get through to him. This meant that she had to talk to him to try to create some kind of connection while maintaining the highest level of alertness for possible landmines that may blast her off in an instant, if she was not careful.

And the hardest part was that the articles she read were all suggesting flirty questions like; 'What do you like best about me? What's the shortest relationship you've ever had? What does your ideal girl look like? What's your favorite position? What is your biggest turn on? Do you watch adult movies to turn yourself on?' Well, she knew that he had never been interested in anyone before, so how the hell could he know what he liked in someone, or talk about being in a relationship with someone? He had no interest in girls, so how the hell could he have an ideal girl, much more a favorite position when no one could even arouse him? My god!

Davi's head was aching. And now that the man was in front of her, even just asking a question was so taxing, requiring huge amounts of energy and courage.

However, Davi was determined. She needed to talk to him or this would go nowhere. "Uhm… Can I ask you something?"

"Speak."

"What's your… favorite food?"

"None."

"Oh… how about movies? Is there one you wanted to watch?"

"I don't watch movies."

"Ohh… ah, sport! What's your favorite sport?"

"Nothing in particular."

"Then, how about a favorite celebrity?"

"None."

Davi was speechless. Why did it end up like a question and answer session? And what was with those answers? Davi pressed her lips tightly. She didn't think that talking to him would be harder than she imagined. However, that didn't stop her.

"Then, is there anything you're even remotely interested in?"

Sei suddenly stopped moving his hands then raised his head and looked at her. At the same time, Davi held her breath as she waited for his answer.

"What do you think?"

"Huh?" Why was he asking me? How the hell should I know? He sure knows how to dodge questions, this monster. "Uhm well, I think, soon enough, you'll be interested in me."

Upon hearing what she said, he put down his spoon and fork.

"What makes you think so?"

"Hmmm… I trust myself."

"What if you fail?"

"I won't."

"How sure are you?"

"Uh…" For heaven's sake, why did I end up being questioned instead? Davi sighed and then gazed at him, determined as ever. "I'm stubborn and I won't lose to you no matter what! I will make you my girlf… I will make you want me."

There was a short pause. Davi bit her lips. Sei stared at her eyes which were filled with nothing but fighting spirit. It was as if she was an ancient lady general who was determined to win the battle even if it cost her, her life. She almost looked like she was in a 'do or die' mission and Sei couldn't help but feel somewhat amused. He felt a brewing breeze inside him.

"Good. I'll look forward to it then."