Chapter 90 - Not an Exception. (1/2)

In some classic Chinese restaurant, Chang has booked the whole restaurant for Lifen. The table in the middle was well decorated for a romantic date but the main ingredient, romance was still lacking somewhere. At the side, a black shining piano was placed but there was no pianist at that moment. Only few waiters were present but they were too standing idle.

Lifen didn't paid much attention to surrounding as she just walked over with Chang towards the table. He went to one chair and pulled it out for her with respect of gentleman mannerism. Lifen sat on the chair and he then walked to the opposite side to take his seat.

Chang was looking deeply at Lifen. Seeing her he can easily make out that she is either feeling uncomfortable or nervous. He knew well that there was 98 percent of chance for her being uncomfortable but still he chose to believe the latter. He mumbled inside himself, 'No, I can't be negative at this moment. Why would she be uncomfortable with me? She have known me always. She is just a little nervous, after all this is her first relationship'.

He said softly, ”Lifen, do you like this place? I know Chinese dishes are more appetizing to you, so I chose this one. You will love the food here”.

”Thanks for thinking so much for me, Chang”, she said with a plain smile.

A waiter came up, placed something on the table which was elegantly covered with a lid, ”Sir, the dishes will be served soon, till then you can enjoy this and soon the dance floor is gonna light up”. He bowed politely to them and left with a smile.

Lifen didn't noticed before but now after looking around, she was little surprised. There were no other customers around. ”Chang, why there are no other customers around”, she asked while gazing around.

”Dear, it our date today. It's the day I have always longed for. I won't let others ruin it, so I booked the whole restaurant for 5 hours”, he said with a slight expression of smug. ”Okay now come and let's cut this Dàngāo [●] in celebration”. He lifted up the lid and next came in sight was a delicious pineapple cake.

Chang stood up from his seat and went to her side. He handed the knife to Lifen and hesitantly put his arms around her shoulder, which made her shriek. She ignored the thought of him touching her as she stood with him. She was about to cut the cake when he stopped her, ”Wait dear. Did you forget that we are now boyfriend girlfriend so we should cut the cake together”, he grinned.

Hearing him, she tilted her head to look at him but when realized their close proximity she coughed hard and easily shrugged off her shoulders away from his hold. She then let Chang hold the knife together and cut the cake.

Soon melodious tune of the piano engulfed the atmosphere. Lifen turned her head to look at the piano where there was no pianist before but now, there was one. When she turned back look at Chang, she felt a tinge of guilt, ”Chang, there is something I need to tell...”

”It's okay, Lifen. Tell me afterwards. First let's dance”, with that he pulled her to the dance floor.

There was no choice left for Lifen, she could only wait. After few minutes of dancing, Chang directed her back to their table where the waiter have already proceeded to bring out the dishes.