Chapter １１

"Could you possibly explain why you do not wish to let me into your life? I'm perplexed as to why you rejected my proposal. " Calvin arched his brows and said quietly.

"Players are my least favorite people on the planet. In particular, the wealthy and unfaithful! " I locked my gaze on him and responded sharply. "Please don't waste your time on me!" 

"What makes you think I'm a jerk? If you don't even try to accept me as your boyfriend? " Calvin smiled slyly.

"Do you have any idea how many women are after you? They are more gorgeous, intelligent, and wealthy than I am. " My eyes were filled with hatred as I glanced at him.

"Forget it. As compensation for your kicks, I'll provide you with the privilege of dining with me. Let's visit one of my favorite restaurants, or would you prefer to visit another? " Calvin's tone was so forceful that I found myself powerless to refuse. However, I felt a pang of regret for causing him such agony. As a result of this, and because I desired to be with him, I consented to his request.

He turned around and opened the door for me as we headed to his car. We got into Calvin's car and drove to an upscale restaurant.

But I'm not going to let him have a proper dinner. I ordered a fairly spicy dish, which tasted excellent and looked quite well in the meal. I was a little disappointed that the funny scene I had hoped to see didn't happen. Perhaps it wasn't spicy enough for Calvin.

So, I took a mouthful as well, but as soon as the meal hit my tongue, it felt so hot that I thought my tongue was going to burn. I began to cry almost immediately. When I turned my back to wipe away the tears, I caught a glimpse of Calvin's amusing eyes. I took a sip of the water he handed to me awkwardly and drank it all in one go.

Calvin was really bold, and he wasn't even astonished by the spicy dish I served him. He is a force to be reckoned with, not only at business but also in his personal life. He certainly does have a distinct sense of style.

In addition to this extremely hot dish, I had the impression that I was really enjoying this meal. I believe that is my favorite cuisine right now! I smiled as I looked Calvin in the eyes.

"I'll take you back to your house!" Calvin's tone was so insistent that I couldn't say no, and I had no choice but to get into his car. I couldn't tell you how many times I had gotten into his car.

Calvin started the car's engine. I thought he would say something. After all, I had ordered the spicy dish deliberately. I thought that he would probably take revenge, but after a long time in the car, he remained silent. He never said anything and it made me feel even more nervous.

However, just as I was about to give up hope that he would ever talk to me again, he pulled over the car and swiftly walked into a convenience shop by the side of the road. I thought he would buy some chips, but he returned with three bottles of water not long after that.

He took one sip, and then emptied the entire bottle in less than a second.

Was he really so thirsty? I was dumbfounded. "Are you very thirsty? Did you drink water while we were at the restaurant?

He drank the entire bottle in a single drink. I thought he was choking on his food. Consequently, he placed one hand on the car door and said slowly. "Super spicy food you ordered! Spicy!"

I burst out laughing. At first, I believed he was not afraid of hot and spicy food. His acting skills won him the Best Actor award! It turns out he was just putting on a show for the audience.

I laughed until my stomach ached thinking how hard he was. I forced myself to stop but I couldn’t help but laugh again. After seeing her awkward expression, I laughed even louder than normal.

Calvin clenched his teeth. "You're a bad girl! It seems like my tongue is going to fall off right now! I still have crucial meetings tomorrow morning!" Calvin wasn't sure whether he could talk the next day.

"You deserve it!" It came to me after some consideration, so I included it. "I won't sympathize with you because you bullied me first!"

Calvin's POV

As a result of eating that spicy cuisine, my tongue was burning so badly that I couldn't detect any taste or smell. I was aware that Alexa was pulling a fast one on me, but I maintained my composure. It took every ounce of my acting ability to maintain a neutral expression during the entire time! But it was unbearably hot, and I couldn't stand it. I love spicy food, but this particular food was so hot that I couldn't take it.

She was behaving like a baby, in my eyes. Oh, she was so adorable!

According to my observations, she was acting like a young girl. She was completely unaware of the impact her actions would have on me. Oh, my goodness, I'm dying to give her a bear hug right now. She was just nice!

"All right, let's go." I turned my head and spotted Alexia staring at me. Surprisingly, she seemed to be thinking about how I was drinking my water. Although she was aware of how hot the dish was, she dared to laugh!

It is not on fire at all! "It's already numb!" I exclaimed, scowling.

Alex pursed her lips together, a smirk on her face.

"Please don't laugh any longer. You're making me angry!

"Perfectly ok, it's all right, be mad at me!" Alexia said with a wink, as if she was attempting to make me angry.

Of course, I would not feel angry just as a reaction of this. All I hope is that she will continue to smile on a daily basis. I would do whatever it takes to get her to smile at me as long as she was willing to do so for me. I will gladly eat another spicy food just to make her Laugh.

"Thank you for inviting me, and please accept my apologies for the spicy dish!" she said respectfully as the car eventually came to a stop below her apartment building.

I gestured at her to come closer. She frowned and lowered her head. It made me smile when I noticed her submissive conduct; it seemed like a cat had just scratched the inside of my rib cage. And I instantly drew her head toward mine, my lips resting on hers as she smiled. When I first approached her, she froze and didn't respond for a long time, until I pressed my tongue into her mouth, gently traced her lips, and sucked her mouth. She smiled as my tongue brushed across the interior of her mouth. Surprise, surprise, she was taken aback! Then she reacted, as if she wasn't sure whether she should push me away or continue kissing me. "Damnit, you are driving me nuts!" I kissed her more passionately and with a bigger smile. We finally parted ways after what felt like yours.

While walking back to her house, she was flushed with the thought of saying goodbye. "Enjoy a pleasant evening and good night."

Alex's POV

Anni noticed her from the window and immediately began teasing me. We take a seat at the dining table and enjoy a cup of tea. "What a fantastic date with a wonderful person!" "We just happened to meet, and he just sent me home." "I don't think so, and don't try to fool me. I am no longer a child, and I am your friend. I saw you smiling."

It was at that point that I informed her of what had occurred in the restaurant, making it apparent that I had refused him. "All right, I'll say it." Of course, I didn't mention his dominating kiss when I was talking about him. She was taken aback.

It took Anni by surprise when she heard, "Oh my God, you are really great! Several high-quality people admire you, and you continue to refuse."

"Otherwise, what? He's got a problem because he's too nice. I don't believe in love at first sight! I had the impression that he was approaching me for some other reason. "I thought he was pretty strange."

"When a man approaches a woman, besides her beauty and body, what other purpose can he have? What I said is the truth! Can you tell me what you have besides your beauty and body? "

Anni flashed her big wide eyes.

"It makes me sad!" I was indeed shocked when I thought about it seriously, but you still tried to refute it. "Along with my beauty and body, I obviously have good cultivation and scholarship."

"I don't believe it! I think you are sick! " She paused and said, "Come on, it seems that he is serious about you. He hasn't left yet. " Anne looked out of the window.

No! I walked to the window in surprise, but there was no car.

"Ha, you really have feelings for him!" Anni gossiped

"You are so smart!" I glared at Anni, who was sitting on the sofa, curling up in one corner.

But Anni's words really went into my heart. Did I really feel something for him? Otherwise, why would I be nervous every time I see him? And when he kissed me, I even felt a little happy in my heart.

"What are you thinking? Or, are you waiting for Johnny Evans? Do you still have illusions about him? "

"I'm not waiting for him!" I immediately retorted as soon as I heard the man's name.

"Only you know what the truth is!"

I lowered my head and said nothing. Several people of high quality admire you! And you keep refusing. " Anni was surprised.

"What else? His problem is that he is too good. Love at first sight is a fairytale! It appeared to me that he was approaching me for some other reason. "When a man approaches a lady, what other motive can he have than to admire her beauty and body? "That's the truth! Please tell me about your other qualities, other than your attractiveness and physical appearance. "

Anni widened her eyes.

"It makes me sad!" When I really thought about it, I was taken aback, but you continued to try to disprove my point of view. "I have a good upbringing and education, along with my attractiveness and physique."

It's impossible for me to believe it! "I think you're crazy! Come on, he seems serious about you, "she stopped. "He hasn't left. Anne peered outside.

Hey! Curiously, I stepped to the window, but there was no car.

"Wait a minute, you're actually in love with him!" Anni was up to her old tricks again.

"Wow, you're really smart!" I smirked at Anni, who was curled up in a sofa corner.

Anni's comments, on the other hand, really got to me. Did I actually care for him? Why else am I frightened every time I see him? And as he kissed me, I admit that I felt a tinge of happiness in my heart.

"What are you thinking? Or are you anticipating the arrival of Johnny Evans? "Do you still wait for him?"

"I'm not waiting for him!" I responded as soon as I heard his name.

"Only you are aware of the truth!"

I kept my head down and didn't say anything.

"Seriously, you should give him some thought. Auntie is set to have surgery and will require a substantial sum of money. Finding a regular man will not get you out of trouble, but Mr. Smith is an exception to this rule. It is less complicated for him to plan the procedure. It's just some extra spending money for him! He admires your body and considers you to be beautiful. If you could track down a gold master, wouldn't it be nice? " Anni let out a sigh.

"Then what's the difference between me and a prostitute?"

"What else could it be? You aren't telling me you still believe in love, are you? " Anni's voice became ice cold.

"But—" I attempted to respond.

"Alexia, please refrain from bringing up the subject of pride. One reason for this is that you haven't yet come into a life-threatening circumstance. When you actually come across one, you will definitely regret your decision today! Just listen to me while Mr. Smith is still after you! " Anni patted my shoulder.

"I can't do it!" I hid my face behind my hand and shook my head. "I'd be cheap if I did that!"

"Oh, just think about it for a moment." Anni was also aware of the fact that I had always been a girl with strong values. I'm sure it's tough for me to take such advice at once.

It was late at night, and Anni was already asleep, but I couldn't even bring myself to close my eyes.

I suddenly received a message from Calvin.

"Have you slept?" My heart began to beat faster.

I wanted to reply, but my fingers stayed in the air. I didn't reply with a single word.

On the next day...

I stretched up and saw my inbox. Warren also sent me a message last night. It was a photo of a box of medicine, asking me how to take this medicine.

When I inquired as to what had happened, he responded instantly. "He didn't want to take it. It was intended for my brother."

Calvin? I suddenly felt guilty. It must be the fault of the dish yesterday. "Apart from stomach pain, does he have any other problems?"

It may be that the messaging was too slow. So, Warren called me instantly. "No, he isn't talking, but he usually doesn't speak that much. So, it's not very strange. "