Chapter 189 How can I not love you? (1/2)

”What?” Lexi's eyes dilated as she nearly gasped in disbelief after hearing Richard Si's statement.

”Hehe, Boss Chard, don't be like that-- you're kidding right?” Awkwardly laughing, Ethan Lu mildly elbowed the old man's side hoping he was joking.

”Unfortunately, Young Master Lu and Miss Yang, I am not. Hahaha!” Unlike their shocked expressions, Richard Si heartily laughed as if the news was a good one. ”Apparently, my telephone is out of order and the shuttle returned to the hotel so I can't contact them. Don't worry, you can stay tonight or walk back to the resort-- your choice, though it will take at least two to three hours before you reach the hotel if you walk and the road is rather dark.”

Lexi and Ethan Lu closed their eyes and took a deep breath then heavily exhaled. They already tried their phones but to no avail, Lexi had no signal and Ethan Lu's phone died. Therefore, both of them were rendered speechless by this sudden turn of events.

”Why the long faces? Don't worry, your stay here is not any worse than the hotel-- have you eaten dinner? Why don't you join me instead?” As benevolent as he may sound, Richard Si grinned from ear to ear as he invited them to dinner. Now that he mentioned dinner, both of them were suddenly reminded that they hadn't had supper and their stomach started to grumble.

Looking at Richard Si's welcoming smile, Lexi and Ethan Lu helplessly nodded in agreement. Upon seeing their approval, Richard Si let out another joyous laughter before he gestured them to follow his lead.

Elbowing Ethan Lu as they followed Richard Si from behind, Lexi arched her brows as she interrogated, ”You're not part of this scheme, right?” Lexi wasn't dumb enough to buy this lie because of the fact that Richard Si was the owner of the grandiose hotel and resort. Who knows if he owned the whole island? Therefore, it was impossible that his security would be this lousy.

”What? Of course not.” Whispering in dismay, Ethan Lu denied without batting an eye. He also knew that this was all part of his friend's ploy. Alas, he has nothing to do with it as he wasn't looking for a death wish. After all, he barely managed to cool his heating body after a cold shower once again. Hence, spending a night with Lexi-- Ethan Lu was afraid that he would commit a sin.

Lexi scrutinized his expression and seeing that he seemed believable, Lexi rolled her eyes as she averted her gaze to Richard Si's back with a heavy sigh. From her knowledge when Richard Si toured them inside, there were only three bedrooms: one was Richard Si that they didn't enter, one was for unexpected guests or as what Richard Si said, and the other one was a room full of different supplies— in other words, used as a stockroom.

Hence, that only meant that Lexi and Ethan Lu would have to spend a night in one room. If this was before, before their intense kiss, Lexi wouldn't mind. However, putting them in one room when their hormones barely stabilized wasn't a good idea. Still, would they choose to walk in the dark for hours instead?

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As the dinner goes by, Ethan Lu and Lexi gradually accepted that they were stuck there until the next morning. Thus, they decided to just enjoy the meal with the cheerful old man.

”Young Master Lu, would you mind doing me a favor?” In the middle of their dinner, Richard Si looked at Ethan Lu with an anticipating expression plastered across his face. Despite their huge age gap, Ethan Lu and Richard Si interacted was as if they were at the same age.

Regardless, there was still respect in their interactions which made Lexi adored Ethan Lu's charms to everyone. She also came to know that the yacht where they first dated was originally owned by Richard Si before he sold it to Ethan Lu.

”Hmm?” Squinting his eyes, Ethan Lu suddenly became wary of this out of the blue request. He didn't conceal his doubtful eyes as he peered at the bright smile on Richard Si.

”Well, you know my office right? Will you get us some drinks to enjoy this night?” Normally, Richard Si would not ask something like this to his guests. However, for his own reasons, and knowing Ethan Lu wouldn't mind, he requested.

Ethan Lu examined Richard Si's wrinkled old front before he sighed in defeat. ”Alright… don't blame me if I accidentally get the most expensive ones.” Shrugging his shoulders, Ethan Lu stood from his seat and dragged his heavy feet towards the exit of the dining area.