Chapter 25 - Scaredy-cat (1/2)

When they reached home, Yan Mei had a business call so she went to the study room. After she was done, she headed to the kitchen and spotted Lei Zhao chopping the vegetables. Warmth filled her chest. He was cooking dinner for her. She leaned back against the wall, enjoying the view. There was something sweet and cozy watching a guy cook for you.

Lei Zhao had changed into a blue T-shirt with, ”I'M BOSS” written on it, paired with dark jean trousers. He looked so handsome like a boy next door.

”Wifey, you know, you can take a picture, it will last longer.” Yan Mei squealed in surprise when she heard him.

Lei Zhao turned to look at her and gave her a heartily smile. Yan Mei cleared her throat and ignored his remark.

”So, what are you cooking?”

”It's late so I prepared noodles. I hope you like it.”

Yan Mei nodded and strode forward to help him. Lei Zhao's heart beat faster every time, he caught her looking at him, or when she accidentally grazed her hand against his. The two were like an old couple with a tacit understanding, each performing their duties in the kitchen. She washed the vegetables or passed him something when he needed it.

After ten minutes the food was ready, Yan Mei set the table and they ate together. After they finished eating, Lei Zhao got up and picked the dishes,

”Go and take a bath first, I will wash the dishes then we will watch the movie together.”

”Okay.” Yan Mei smiled and didn't argue with him to wash the dishes. She just looked at him and said seriously with a soft smile.

”Mr. Lei, you're really good.”

After she finished speaking, she left without waiting for his reply.

Lei Zhao was stunned, he suddenly remembered what his mom had said today, ”the one who is emotional first in a relationship is miserable.”

Looking at the dishes in front of him, he raised his eyebrows helplessly and sighed while cleaning the table. 'He has really encountered a nemesis. When did he serve someone like this?'

Time passed by quietly, Lei Zhao washed the dishes and the chopsticks in the kitchen. After he was done, he prepared a bag of popcorn and placed it on the table waiting for her. When Yan Mei came back from the shower, she was wearing a clean white crop top which covered most of her belly leaving a small strip of her skin above her waistband paired with a casual elastic waist pocketed shorts. She had tied her hair in a messy knot on her head and tendrils had escaped, curling on the delicate line of her neck.

Lei Zhao swallowed and his eyes caught and held hers. Her face looked so sweet and innocent, even without any facial expression. He was so mesmerized by her beauty and couldn't stop staring at her. This is the first time he had seen her in such a revealing outfit apart from her nightdress. His wifey was a temptress without her even trying.

His intense gaze sent a ripple of awareness throughout Yan Mei's body. She curled her toes and looked at her feet. Lei Zhao groaned and rose from the sofa. He walked towards her, slowly, his intense eyes were fixed on her. Yan Mei froze, unable to move. She could feel his eyes on her when she looked up, she saw Lei Zhao standing a foot away from her. She gasped at the intensity she saw in his eyes.

”Wifey, what spell have you cast on me?” Yan Mei narrowed her eyes when she heard him.

”Spell?” she whispered back.

”The smallest thing you do, send ripples in my heart and I can't control myself. I think I'm falling in love with you and I can't control myself.”

His eyes gleamed with helplessness. Yan Mei widened her eyes in shock when she heard him. She bit her lips and clenched her hands into fists. She fell silent, not knowing how to respond to him. Lei Zhao's eyes softened and sighed.

”It's okay, you don't have to say anything. Let's watch a movie.” Lei Zhao said, turned to switch off the light. The only light in the room was now the light from the television which illuminated the room. Yan Mei went to sit on the sofa and Lei Zhao came to sit beside her.