393 The way to womans heart is through her stomach (1/2)

Jeremy looked at her. He was happy to see her no longer having a frown on her face. He knew he was on a very fragile spot right now. If she was unhappy with the food this time, there is a possibility for their relationship to go back to square one.

The cook better make the portion bigger this time or he vowed to close this restaurant for good.

”What are you thinking about?” she asked when she saw how quiet he was.

”Hmm... I am thinking about how beautiful you look,” he said, hiding his plan.

”You~” she did not continue her words. He must be in his naughty and mischievous mood again. She had no mood nor energy to play with him. She was too hungry to care.

Where is her food?

She did not have to wait long. The food arrived rather quickly. Again, the manager was serving them with his white teeth sparkling all the time. Ryn swore those teeth were whitened or false teeth. Impossible for they to be his original teeth without some works done.

She could not help from glancing at his teeth instead of focussing on him introducing their meals. It was so distracting and her lips quivered from holding onto her laughter.

Jeremy saw her and narrowed his eyes suspiciously. He looked at the manager but the elder man was so excited on explaining the menu, even prattling about where each ingredients came from.

Ryn watched as Jeremy used his serious face to kick everyone except her out of the room. He even refused for a violin player to accompany their meal. This was not dinner and not a candlelit dinner.

She approved of his decision but did not tell him.

This time around, Ryn was satisfied with the food. The portion was bigger than the previous dinner which was such a disaster, she almost had a stomachache just thinking about it. She used the napkin to pat her lips and smiled at him.

”Are you done?” he asked gently. His heart was soaring high in happiness to see the smile on her beautiful face. She was finally happy. It was right what everyone said, the way to woman's heart is through her stomach. And he nailed it. He totally did.

He put down his napkin and stood up. He already paid the bill so there was no need to call the waiter. He went to her and took her hand.

”We need to talk,” she suddenly spoke.

She pushed aside the empty plate and bowl so she could rest her hands on the table. She looked at him without blinking.

”I would like to know about our relationship,” she said slowly.

He gulped nervously. Was this it? Was he too much when purposely exposing their relationship to the public? Was this lunch their last date? But he hadn't started yet!

No, he would not give in to this. He would fight for their love and their future. For their happiness.

He opened his mouth to do just that but she cut him through it.

”We're just starting... well... officially starting our relationship but I heard that your family is already looking for dates of our engagement and wedding. Care to explain?”

Jeremy gulped. He just knew a little bit about it when his mother called in the office just now and asked him whether he has prepared the engagement ring. Thinking it was just a casual question, he told her that he had prepared the ring three months after broke up and kept it safe in his bedroom. His mother did not explain much, just saying ”Good. Good. You are truly my good son,” before she hung up.

Jeremy did not think much and just shrugged it off. He was busy reading the reports to question the reason behind the call.

”Well?” Ryn cocked an eyebrow when she saw Jeremy just opened and closed his mouth several times but there was no explanation given.

”Of course we are getting married,” he said hurriedly before she lost her temper.

”Within this year?” her brows were getting higher at his confession.

”No. Of course not. We need time for the preparation. You deserve to get the best,” he answered quickly.

”What about engagement?” she asked.

He paused. Should he say the truth or lie?