Love the Second Time Around Novel

Chapter 99 A Perfect Man

Nicholas then continued before I could say anything, “You have to eat something even if you don’t have the appetite. It tastes so good, I promise you’re going to love it anyway!”

Seeing as he was so enthusiastic about it, I decided to not refuse his offer. After all, we had originally agreed that I would treat him to a meal.

However, he drove straight up South Hill instead of heading to another restaurant.

There was a famous observation deck located at the top of South Hill which provided a stunningly beautiful view of the city, especially after the lights came on at night.

The winding mountain road was illuminated by street lights lined up on both sides. I had expected to see the entrance to the observation deck shortly after, but I was greeted by a bunch of luxurious villas instead.

“Did we take a wrong turn?” I asked in confusion while glancing about.

“Nope, this is where I live,” Nicholas said as he drove toward one of the villas and parked his car in the front yard. “All right, we’re here.”

What’s going on here? Didn’t he say he was taking me to dinner? I thought to myself as I got out of the car.

“Well? What are you waiting for? Go on in!” Nicholas began tugging at my hand when he saw me standing there, seemingly in a daze.

Still rooted to the spot, I stammered awkwardly, “I…I’m not so sure about this…”

Nicholas raised an eyebrow at me after a brief pause and asked, “What? Are you scared that I’ll do something nasty to you?”

I shook my head profusely. “No, I just… I just think it’s a little inappropriate for me to come to your house like this.”

“I’m the only one living here, so there’s nothing to worry about! Come on, let’s go!” he said with a chuckle.

Having no other excuse to refuse him, I simply kept quiet and followed him inside.

Nicholas handed me a brand new pair of men’s slippers after going through the front door, but I spotted a pair of pink women’s slippers inside the shoe cabinet.

curiosity in my heart, but I chose not to ask him

the light from the chandelier revealed its

at home,” he said as he sat me down on the couch

for a good few minutes, I couldn’t stand

some vegetables when I entered the

up a couple more dishes, but there isn’t anything else left in the refrigerator, so I made you some pasta instead. Will

at it that he said all that while looking at me instead

“Yeah, sure.”

course, I’d be okay with it!

took a few steps closer, I realized he was actually multitasking by boiling the noodles with one hand while cooking the sauce with the

felt my appetite building up again when I smelled the

I bet whoever is lucky enough to marry you in the

you! I’ll give you an extra spoonful of Bolognese sauce for your

when I heard that, and whatever negative emotions I had from earlier slowly

tummy was so

your specialty after retiring from the

along by saying, “Sure, that could work! If I start up a restaurant, I’ll make you my special VIP

that’s the case, I’ll have all three meals of the

laughter after I

Nicholas had truly surprised me that night. Without having to worry about his image

bruise on the corner of his

helping me out so much today, Nicholas. I’m sorry you got hit because

on every single one of our encounters. If you really see me as a friend, then you should stop thanking me so much. I mean, you

I see you as a friend! But you did help me out

those words!” Nicholas cut me off with a stern look on his

treat your wound, then? Do you have a

in the cabinet under