Chapter 117 - 26 (1/2)

”Looking nice there, Daniel.” Evangeline smirk, starring at the mascot print on Daniel's new shirt.

After the unintended dip in the lake, Daniel and Lilybella were forced to buy u.n.d.e.r.g.a.r.m.e.n.ts, shirts, jeans, and shoes in one of the stores inside the amus.e.m.e.nt park to replace their wet garments.

”Isn't it cute?!” Lilybella chimed in, showing everyone her shirt. ”We even have the same print!” Clasping her cheeks, she giggled. ”It's like a matching couple shirt.”

Refusing to acknowledge her existence, Daniel changed the topic. ”I'm a little thirsty. I'm going to buy something to drink. What do you guys want?”

”Oh! Oh!” Raising her hand, Lilybella answered, ”Milkies for Lilybella, please!”

Eric walked towards Daniel and said, ”I'm going with you.” He then turned to Evangeline, eyes much softer, the affection radiated from it was almost palpable. ”Eve . . . what would you like?”

Blushing, Evangeline cleared her throat before she answered, ”Water is fine.”

”Mmm . . . Wait for us here. We'll be right back.” Wanting to escape the mushy atmosphere, Daniel turned and strode towards the nearest vending machine with Eric following behind.

”Ehehehe.”

”What's so funny?” Evangeline asked.

Cupping her cheeks, head swaying side to side, Lilybella beamed. ”Teacher, you're so in love!”

The corners of Evangeline's lips twitched. With her perfectly manicured nails, she fished out her compact powder from her pursed and inspected her face.

Was I too obvious?

”Teacher. Teacher. Look.”

Turning to where Lilybella was pointing, Evangeline saw a gigantic Ferris wheel looming at everything under the sky. It was of those classic cultural icons which everyone ignored, yet would miss if not present in an amus.e.m.e.nt park.

”There's a rumor that if you and your boyfriend ride it and kiss when the cart reaches the peek, you will be blessed with happiness, and your love will be forever.” Clasping her hands near her c.h.e.s.t, Lilybella's squirmed. ”Isn't it romantic? It's a very popular attraction for couples!”

Evangeline responded with disdain, sneering as she said, ”Only kids with an underdeveloped brain and desperate people would believe such ridiculous rumors. I can't believe they would construct such a cliché story just to attract people to ride it. Despicable!”

”What are you two girls talking about?”

Daniel and Eric strode to the two with drinks in each hand.

Eric, who saw Evangeline eyeing the Ferris wheel, asked, ”Do you want to ride the Ferris wheel?”

With a brightened face, Evangeline trotted to Eric's side and sn.a.k.e.d her arms around his. ”Yes. I always wanted to ride it from the very first time I saw it.”

They then walked towards the Ferris wheel hand in hand as Evangeline continued, ���I heard a rumor about it. It said if lovers kissed when they reached the peak, their love would be blessed, and they would be together forever.”

”Hmm . . . There's that rumor?”

Staring at the two disappearing figures, Lilybella blinked before she ran after Evangeline and Eric.

”Teacher, wait for us!” She then skidded to a stop and turned back, waving at Daniel. ”Your Highness! Let's go! Let's ride the Ferris wheel together!”

Snapping his head towards the sky, Daniel could only sigh before he dragged his feet after them.

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Inside the Ferris wheel cart, Evangeline found the interior quite comfortable and relaxing. Or maybe because she was in a good mood as she and Eric sat side by side, enjoying the view and each other's company. A perfect place for alone time together.

As the ride gradually rose, Eric's deep and soothing voice echoed inside the cart, pointing and explaining the places he was familiar with and frequented to when he was still in Everland. A smile never left his face.

While Eric was busy recalling some memories, Evangeline, on the other hand, was busy studying him.

How his eyes would drop a few centimeters followed by the soft timbre of his voice, recalling some fund memories. How his Adam's apple bobbed up and down while his thin lips would sometimes tighten, stopping for a moment, then stretched in a smile when he finally remembered what he was going to say. How his pale-colored skin urged her to touch and explore every curves and contour.

And that look . . . oh, that look . . . there was something so s.e.xy about the vulnerable face he was making.

Then it was silent.

Evangeline noticed that he was waiting for her reply. Did he ask a question just now? She didn't know. She was too focused on losing herself in him.

His looks of bafflement gradually became a shy look, followed by a nonchalant gaze to the side and a weak smile.

Ah . . . Why is he so lovable?

Evangeline leaned in closer and closer until Eric's elusive eyes stared at her. When he bent down, she closed her eyes, and their lips touched in a soft kiss in time their cart reached the peek.

They didn't stop there, Eric's fingers gently pinched Evangeline's jaw, opening her mouth for him to c.a.r.e.s.s her tongue with his.

Evangeline opened her eyes and m.o.a.n.e.d in p.l.e.a.s.u.r.e as Eric softly bit her tongue, gently s.u.c.k.i.n.g it. He was becoming a pro at it. Not that she was complaining.

She closed her eyes once more and reciprocated his intensity, earning a groan from him.

Lost in each other, they didn't notice two pairs of eyes peeking at them from the other cart.

Holding a silly grin while covering her lips, Lilybella squealed, ”Your Highness! Look, look! They're kissing! They're kissing!”