Chapter 122 Can I just marry you? (1/2)

Awkwardly glancing across him, Ethan's tension wasn't reduced -- rather, it intensified before her overwhelming presence. After all, it's their first time meeting each other again after a month and their brief greetings earlier weren't counted as he barely winked at her.

However, now that there are only the two of them sitting opposite each other -- no Elliot Gong, no Abigail Fan or other judgy eyes present; just the two of them inside the whole establishment, Ethan Lu was anxious.

”Uh… dig in. haha!” As sheepish as he may sound, Ethan Lu gestured her to eat which she did with a little portion on her plate.

By the looks of it, both of them were distracted about something as neither of them uttered a word without sounding awkward.

Lexi glanced at Ethan Lu as he drank another glassful of water as if he was very high-strung. She then glanced at Churu who sat at the very edge of the table -- away from the dumplings and buns.

”This date is sooo boring~” Churu protested as she frowned while watching the two eat without voicing a single word. She added with a humped, ”This is very frustrating! Frustrating! Frustrating! Frustrating!”

Lexi lightly shook her head seeing that the adorable dumpling was again throwing a huge fit. Regardless, Lexi didn't mind this stifling silence between them as she was afraid that Ethan would just confess if he opened his mouth.

”Umm, I'm sorry for not telling you I'd drop by.” After some time, Ethan finally broke the foreboding silence between them as he forced a smile.

”It's fine… It's not like you have to tell me in the first place.” Since Lexi managed to keep her heart at bay with their momentary silence, she raised her gaze and smiled. She added,

”By the way, how was your soul searching?”

”Well, it went well -- I found what I was looking for.” Riding along with the confidence she regained, Ethan slightly relaxed.

At least, Lexi was back being at ease around him. After all, he first thought that she might be a little mad for his interruption earlier.

”I see…” Lexi unhurriedly nodded in understanding.

Of course, she already knew that. However, she couldn't let him know that she knew, right? Also, she wanted to interact with him without thinking of his feelings and her meddling mind -- just like what they used to be.

And then again, no matter how much they wanted to converse, the awkward silence never leave and was always lurking around them.

In retrospect, Ethan Lu was always the one to open a conversation but now, he didn't initiate another conversation. Lexi glanced at him again and saw that he was profusely sweating as he plays with his food.

'Sissy?' Having an idea in mind, Lexi called Churu telepathically.

”What, chu?” Still not on the right mood, Churu dryly responded.

'Are you on your period? Gosh.' Rolling her eyes, Lexi shook her head which Ethan didn't notice as he was overwhelmed by his chaotic mind. He knew that Lexi might think that he had become weirder but he couldn't help his restless heart!