Chapter 135 - Crash Course Of Dating (1/2)
Some people are born with a peal of laughter so irresistibly contagious and enthralling yet fascinating that it just gets under your skin. It gets so deeply under your skin and tickles you at places that you never even thought were possible. That, exactly was the feeling Xiu was going through when she saw Darren laughing in that carefree fashion.
It was a combination of such familiarity and unfamiliarity at the same time that even Xiu wasn't certain which part was her delusion and which one was real. However, one thing that was certain to her was that she loved that laughter.
”Who told you about my 'free drinks'?” Xiu inquired as she emphasized unnecessarily on the last two words. ”Your busybody best friend or my scandalmonger best friend? Which one was it?”
”Hmm... My busybody best friend” replied Darren and Xiu nodded in a knowing manner. ”By the way, just asking but for how long are you planning on hugging me like this?”
Xiu still didn't bother unwrapping her arms from around his neck as she replied with, ”But you haven't done the thing yet.”
”What thing?” asked Darren with a touch of confusion on his face.
”Tsk,” Xiu clicked her tongue dramatically as she said, ”That thing... You know when a girl runs towards her boyfriend, he twirls her once and then puts her back on the floor. That famous scene from movies.”
Darren's brows quirked up in surprise as he didn't expect this reply from her at all. ”There is such a 'thing'?”
Xiu shook her head in disappointment as she said, ”Aiyo, you don't even know the basics of dating.”
Darren looked around to see a lot of people's attention on them even though they were in a far corner of the hall and said, ”People are looking.”
Xiu's eyes widened in disbelief as she dramatically pushed him and huffed, ”Hmph! How dare you! How can you even look at people when my eyes are only looking at you? This is cheating! I feel betrayed.”
Darren rolled his eyes at her theatrical performance and picked her slightly off the ground. After a twirl that she requested, when he put her down Xiu's face had a huge grin plastered on it as she pinched his cheeks and said, ”That's more like it.”
At first, Darren thought it was a very childish request. However, when he saw the way her face bloomed up he realized how much it meant to her. It was as if one of her biggest dreams had come true. And it was indeed true for Xiu, she always wanted someone to hold her in public without a care of what others would say or think. But she always had to be conscious of her image.
After her request was completed, Xiu stood by his side and wrapped her hands around his arm saying, ”I didn't know my boyfriend looked this hot in a suit.” She looked him up and down appreciatingly and added, ”I can definitely get used to this look.”
Darren looked at her and said, ”I can also get used to seeing you dressed up. You look beautiful tonight.”