Should We Kiss?

Next Day.

After having a wonderful breakfast, Mia left the president's palace accompanied by Ian.

The whole journey was filled in music.

None dared to speak and last night Mia had left even before he returned from the bathroom.

Of course, how would she sleep with him after that whole spice-up?

"We are here." His words brought her back to the world.

She nodded and removed her seatbelt but didn't exit the car.

He looked at her and she looked at him. Embarrassed both stared away when their eyes met.

He tapped his wheel waiting for her exit.

"Ugh Ugh."

"Should We, I mean." Closing her eyes as tight as she could, she blurted out,

"Should we Kiss?"

"I mean it's normal to you know kiss while saying goodbye. It's actually we never, " She stopped babbling when,

when

when

when his hand touched her hand.

(AN- Hehe, you guys imagined something else. Like when his lips landed on hers. Didn't you? Lolz, it's a slow-burn romance. Expect Right things at unexpected times. Wink Wink)

"I know you are not ready yet. Do not force yourself. Got it?" He said and patiently waited for her to relax but,

"I am ready." Her words surprised him.

His mouth for a moment was wide enough for flies to swarm around!

"Are you I mean Are you sure?" He questioned retracting his hand on hers which was now sweating profusely.

She nodded vigorously and gulped in nervousness.

He hesitated for a bit but slowly removed his seatbelt and scratched his neck.

'What's wrong with me?' He thought.

It was just too awkward for him to initiate the kiss.

Scratching his head, he slowly bent her seat a little and moved over her.

Her eyes were still shut creasing his brows into one thin line.

"We can take it slow. I know you aren't ready."

Surprised by his words, she opened her eyes and locked with his.

"When I say yes, can't you just kiss me? Why do you have to ask me so many times?"

"Are we doing something else than a kiss?"

He blinked his eyes surprised as well as embarrassed by her statements.

He could see nervous as well as impatience dancing all over her face.

Gulping for one last time, he moved a bit closer and she lifted her chin a bit.

They both were inches apart and she could feel heavy breaths.

He placed his one hand around her nape supporting it and the other on the seat to support himself.

He moved closer and she could feel her stomach dancing in joy, her beat beating under his deep gaze.

He slightly brushed his lips on her skin and later moved to her lips.

Waiting for a moment, he finally moved all over her and his lips grazed hers sending a shiver down her spine.

As he was about to kiss,

"Pick the Damn Phone. Pick the Damn Phone."

Her phone rang out loud startling both of them.

He retracted and she could see a scowl on his face.

He pounced back on his seat and sighed deeply.

Controlling her chuckle at his curse, Mia looked at the caller ID and sighed.

"Hello."

"Do you intend to come out of the car? Its been damn 10 minutes and you are still in."

Mia paled at Aren's words and looked in the front only to witness an impatient baby dragon.

Thank god, the glass was tinted in black and only insiders could see the outside world.

"Hello? Are you there? Do you want someone to carry you in?"

Shaking her head, she answered,

"No No. Will Come out."

"Bring that man inside. Dad is impatiently waiting for his future Son-In-Law."

"Sarcasm Master." Mumbling it to herself, she cut the call.

With a deep sigh, she looked at him.

"Dad is waiting for us. Let's go in."

He nodded and both walked out.

...

"Hehe, where you guys kissing in the car?" Elisa questioned while dragging Mia towards the dining hall.

"No, I mean."

"Hahaha, your face confirms a yes."

"Butler Kim informed about your arrival inside the mansion. Uncle asked Ren to wait but you know his nature."

Gulping down a glass of water, Mia nodded.

"If not wrong, it is your first kiss?"

"My Foot! We didn't kiss."

"What?"

"Yes. Ren did his job of disturbing us well."

"That guy." Elisa shook her head and asked in details.

Mia, of course, said everything to her one and only BFL.

"Dumbest Ever." Flicking her head, Elisa mumbled.

"Why?"

"Girl, no one will ask her boyfriend to kiss? That too first kiss! Kisses are like tiny surprises. Rather than wasting time in asking, you should have kissed him."

"Huh! I totally forgot to do that!" Mia mumbled in defeat.

Pinching her pouted cheeks, Elisa smiled,

"Don't Worry. Take it slow, one at a step. Got it?"

"But,"

"It's ok. You love is so pure and strong. I am sure your story would have a different tale than everyone else."

Elisa just adored this couple. They never kissed, never crossed limits yet had a strong bond.

They looked like a pair of lovebirds*, innocent and warm making sure to touch onlooker's heart as well as souls.

...

Here, passing him a glass of water she sat beside Steven as Aren was already sitting beside him making no room for her to interact.

Elisa sat next to Mia and started a healthy conversation,

"So, how is your training?"

"Yes Yes. I heard a lot about your powers and knacks. Don't disappoint that old man."

Ian nodded with a smile at Steven's comment.

"I heard there are a lot of changes in this year's election." Steven asked to which Ian replied calmly,

"Yes, Unc Ugh Ugh Dad. We have implemented new things."

Mia's Blub blinked at a sudden thought.

"Can you explain the whole Election process clearly?"

Surprised by her sudden question, he nodded and explained,

"Election will be conducted next month,"

"No-No. Explain the whole procedure. From choosing candidates to results." She cut him off with a request.

Steven smiled with a nod and Ian continued,

"For every 6 years, we conduct elections for the president's position. Our country as a different method to opt for candidates. The first candidate will be directly chosen by the current president itself and the other one would be selected through a parliament poll."

"On the election day, both candidates compete to win the position."

"And how do votes are calculated?" The curious Aren for the first time talked with Ian.

Mia grinned as the prey fell in her trap. Aren's weakest point was politics in his school and it was also the most interesting subject for him. She as observed it from last two years and today she trapped his weakness.

"There's a site a special one dedicated only for elections. And people would go there and vote for their candidate."

"What about one who doesn't know to operate?"

With a smile, Ian answered,

"Almost everyone knows to operate phones. If there is some, they can ask for help from their family members. Of course, there would be at least one phone in one family."

Aren nodded and Ian continued,

"And not only that, different people can vote from a single phone."

"How's that?"

He took out his phone and opened a site.

"It's just a trial site with implemented changes for next elections. Here, I will show you."

"First people need to choose the election poll. Every year there are different types of elections and it would be pinned on the main page for easy access."

Aren moved and carefully observed the site.

"When one opens a page, first they need to submit their details like name, place, ID number etc."

"Later on they need to scan their biometrics. We implemented it this year to avoid bot votes."

"But Isn't ID number enough. I mean every citizen has a different number on their citizenship cards. Isn't it?"

Patting his head, Ian answered,

"Yes. But some use different ways to create bot votes."

"And what if they scam biometrics too?"

"Try yourself." He passed the phone and Aren readily took it.

He opened the president's voting page and entered his details including his ID number.

He later scanned his two thumbs one by one and then his face.

'Error. You are still a minor.' The screen flashed in a red box to which Aren blinked in surprise.

"If you are aware, people above 16 can only vote. And a few years back a new rule has been added that is,"

"Your citizenship card should be updated at the age of age 16." Mia answered with a smile to which he nodded.

"Dad, why don't you try once."

Steven nodded and followed the same procedures.

'Your vote as been collected.' The screen flashed in a green box.

"Dad, do it once again."

Steven nodded with a smile.

'Warning!'

'You can vote only once. Your case as been recorded and if voted again, a lawsuit would be filed.' This time the screen first flashed in a red warning then followed with an orange box.

"This is amazing." Aren smiled and passed back the phone.

"Thank you."

"With this technique, none can cheat and even if one does, we have highly experienced professionals working on this site who will hack their systems and follow all the computer stuff."

Aren nodded and the conversation went along as he put many questions doubts which Ian answered patiently.

Mia was happy. Finally, Aren treated Ian a way better than before but she was unaware of the huge trap he had already laid for her.

...

"I am sure you would be the next president." Steven declared with a huge smile to which Ian smiled back.

"But too bad we won't be staying here to celebrate." Aren's words confused the couple who looked at each other.

"Why?" Ian questioned.

"We are moving back to city B next month. And we won't be back until you take your oath and everything else." Aren answered with a hint of pride.

"But why?" Mia looked at her father who sighed deeply.

"Your aunty is moving back to her country for whatnot reasons. She wants to spend her last days here with you."

Elisa who was sitting beside her patted her head. It was sure a sad news for the couple as both had a deadpan look.

"But I wanted to," Mia put down her words with huge a sigh.

One was leaving the country and like always no one knew when would she come back!

One was achieving what he had aspired all these years and would surely wish for her to accompany at the biggest day of his life!

How could she choose between the two most important people in her life?