18 THE START OF SOMETHING (1/2)

”Umm…Don't misunderstand me. I was just trying to help you. I could tell that you didn't want to go along with Malon Nang. I did not plan to spend this much, you should be thanking me Miss Bai.” Alex hurriedly made up a lie to cover up his straightforwardness.

He was so convincing Zunnie couldn't help but believe him. She sighed and stretched out her hand, ”Zunnie Bai…please to meet you. Thank you for spending ten billion dollars to help a lady in distress. I promise your money will not go to waste.”

Alex smiled then looked down at her hands. He hesitated for a while to tease her, then took her hand in his for the handshake. Her hands were soft and slender, her fingers were delicate, yet she was giving him a firm business-like handshake. Alex was so amused he chuckled.

Zunnie furrowed her brow when she heard him.

”So, now that I've thanked you for helping me. Must we still have dinner?” Zunnie was still cautious of him.

”Saying only thank you is not worth ten billion dollars. Have dinner with me on Wednesday.”

”Why do I feel like I don't have a choice?”

”Haha…I'm glad you can tell.”

”I have to check my schedule. We may have to negotiate if I can't make it.”

”Ahh no rush…I can make time when you're free.”

”Mr. Zi I'm…”

Alex...Call me Alex.” He cut her off before she finished.

”Alex, I'm just wondering why exactly you would spend so much money to help someone you've never met. I'm sure I could have managed without your interference. So, what is it do you really want?”

”What can I say? I'm fascinated by you. I saw how you were admiring each of the paintings earlier and it made me curious. Are you a painter?”

”No, I am not. I know someone who loves to paint.” Zunnie smiled as she thought of her little darling Nyo. She hadn't seen him for two weeks and thinking about him now made her missed him.

Seeing her smile as she said so, Alex felt a pang of jealousy. 'So, the captivating smile that could melt a man's heart, belongs to someone else.'

Even if Alex had dated a few girls, yet he had never fallen in love with them. As he stared at the girl sitting with him, his heart began acting strange. He didn't quite understand what was happening...he suppressed the urge to lean over the table to kiss her.

”Mhm…nice chatting Miss Bai, I should leave.” Alex decided to end the conversation seeing Zunnieuneasiness.