S2 81. On the Cloud Nine

“By the way, what do we have for breakfast?” Barbara asked awkwardly.

Philip’s heart tingled knowing that she was shy. After putting the glass on the table, he sat next to Barbara. “Are you hungry?”

Barbara swallowed hard. Philip’s tone was too teasing.

“Not really. It’s just that there are no servants here, and I’ve never cooked before. If we want to prepare breakfast, shouldn’t we start cooking earlier?”

“So, you want to cook for me?”

Barbara looked around, trying to suppress her nervousness. But apparently, she was getting more and more flustered. The silence seemed to remind her that there were only the two of them there.

“Y-yes, but you have to be patient. The results may not be tasty.”

Hearing Barbara stammer, Philip felt even more amused. “I don’t mind if your cooking isn’t delicious, but unfortunately… there’s nothing in the refrigerator.”

Barbara’s eyes widened. Her mouth gasped. “Then, should we just order food delivery?”

Suddenly, Philip shifted closer. Barbara’s back suddenly became straighter.

“To be honest,” Philip whispered, “I’m already hungry. I’m used to having breakfast early. If I could, I’d eat now.”

Barbara glanced briefly. Catching Philip’s gentle gaze, her cheeks turned red. “Then what should we do?”

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Philip smiled faintly. Slowly, he moved closer to Barbara. “I don’t know what we should do either. Do you have a solution?”

Barbara swallowed hard. Her lips started to tremble. “I-I….”

“Should we take a shower now?”

Barbara’s eyes widened even more. “Take a shower?”

Philip nodded innocently. “To be fresher. Your brother and his wife always do that. They take a shower first before-”

“We’re not married, Philip. We’re not husband and wife.”

“Before breakfast,” Philip finished his sentence in a low tone. After a blink, he furrowed his brows. “I was planning to take you to eat at the 24-hour cafe across the street. As far as I know, the place is quiet and good for privacy. What are you thinking?”

Barbara was stunned. “Oh, I thought….”.

Her face was like a boiled crab. Unable to hold back the turmoil in her chest, she got up from the couch. “Well then, let’s meet in 30 minutes. I’ll get prepared.”

However, just as she was about to take a step, Philip grabbed her wrist. Her heart instantly skipped a beat.

want?” Barbara’s vocal strangled.

her

helpless.

me. I always dreamed of living here with the person I

light, as if there were no more

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her hand, she felt like she was

world.

I will be greeted by your face. Every night, I can kiss your

Her eyes filled with tears. “You sound like

still had the proposal ring in his pocket. However, the roses and tuxedo were

forward

not knowing how to answer. Feeling exasperated,

take a shower, while I still have some self-control.

stiff movements, she returned to her room. Philip couldn’t look away at all until the

should I use?” he sighed as he narrowed

his eyes.

read the incoming mes the curve of his

***

Barbara immediately put on her make-up. dress she wore was simple, but beautiful. She was sure

she also prepared a hand bag. Her cosmetics, mirror, perfume, and other equipment were put in there. However,

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had come back to her mind. About Barbara who was selfish and greedy. About a disobedient daughter who didn’t deserve to

suffered.

I continue with this?”

moment, the words of the twins and Frank rang in her ears.

fault, Auntie. You don’t need to feel guilty.”

don’t have to bear all this alone. It

you go, things will only get more complicated. We will all be very sad,

blinked slowly. Philip’s promises flashed through her mind. Little

I deserve to

flat expression, Barbara looked at her phone. After a brief silence, she put it on the table.

make Philip wait

her lungs with courage, she

held back. However, as soon as she left

she was stunned. Louis and Emily’s bright smiles greeted her.

“Auntie!”

two toddlers ran and hugged her.

are you, Auntie? Are

miss you,

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Frank and Kara waved at

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