During breakfast, the silence was again awkward. And he didn't fail to make her nervous with his eyes and actions.
He placed veggies on her plate "Eat this, you need them" he said and she could only obey. The memory of the morning kiss kept roaming her head whenever she looks at him. And her cheeks would grow faint red.
Zariel came there "Do you both need anything else?" she asked.
Ryan turned to her "Good morning, Ms Jung" he greeted with a smile, but it was so cold and deadly.
"Ah.... young master... We've greeted today" she said.
"Is it? I just felt like you're intentionally avoiding me" he said.
"Haha! Why would I? Have I?" Sweat broke on her forehead.
"I wonder" Ryan said with a knowing smile. His eyes was so cold towards her. She understood.
Taking a deep breath she opened her mouth "I apologize, young master. It would never happen again"
"Ah....what should I do to you, Ms Jung?" Ryan spoke "Maybe I should block your credit card until further notice, don't you think?"
"Young master, I just apologized" she couldn't help but raise her voice a little.
"What happened?" Arianna asked.
"Since she couldn't take proper care of you, I should punish her" Ryan said without moving his eyes from Zariel.
"But.... I said it was my fault" she said.
"I'm only trying to punish who made the fault yours." Ryan said
"Yah! I asked you not to punish her because of me!" her voice raised. "It was my fault. My fault! Punish me for hurting myself"
Ryan stared at her. Surprised as to why he was at the verge of listening to her. Why does he always listen to whatever she says?
"I see" his voice came out "Your punishment would surely come from my heart, sweetheart" he gave a smile.
Zariel smiled within. Somone's calling a woman sweetheart now.
"Anyways Ms Jung" he said "I would need a bowl of ice cream later."
"Sure" she gave a bow and left.
Arianna moved her eyes from him back to her plate.
"He's such a bully" she mumbled underneath.
"I can hear you" Ryan said and she bit her lips.
"Ah...I was wondering.... Where did you go yesterday?" She asked
"Why do you ask?" he asked her.
"Because you were weak yesterday. I was... worried" she said.
'So she really cares about me?' Ryan grinned within.
"I went out with an enemy. We had a fun night, so I came back tired" he half lied.
"So... where did the bruise on your lips go?"
"I had a bruise on my lip?" he feigned ignorance "I thought it was ketchup" he blinked a few times.
She just stared at him. Knowing very well that he was lying.
"Okay"
After breakfast, they went to his study, and both sat there saying nothing. Later Zariel brought a bowl of ice cream for both of them. Arianna beamed at the sight of it. And he noticed, she loves ice creams too.
He worked for a while, then stopped. Mainly staring at her. It was intense, dining on her beauty. All Arianna did was sigh, trying so hard not to meet his gaze. She was so bored and nervous. She began missing the city again.
'I really want to go out. He's making me damn nervous. What should I do?"
After a few moments.... "Get dressed" Ryan's voice came.
"Huh?"
"Go get dressed" he repeated.
"But I'm dressed already"
"I mean....get dressed. We're going out"
"What?! I'm going out?!" She exclaimed, already on her feet.
"No, we're going out" he corrected.
Did he read her mind or what?
"You wanted to go out with me yesterday, so I figured I should take you out today" he clarified. He couldn't let her know he could read minds. He couldn't let her know what he was. A half demon. But if only he knew.
"Okay!" She beamed, jumping out the room. Damn! She's so excited.
"Her leaving my sight is risk" his head tilted to the side "But I can't watch her dress. Tut"
He walked to his room and into the walk-in closet. He changed his clothes.
Coming out, he walked to the mirror and checked himself out. He was dressed in black again. From head to toe. A dressing which spoke death, but at the same time, speaks safety.
"Check the hair..." he gently rubbed his hair stylishly. "....and how's the outfit? Looking good, huh?"
"Yo Ryan, you are.... handsome" he praised himself with a grin. "No. Aria said I'm beautiful. That's what I am. Beautiful!" He grinned like a lovesick fool.
He walked out of the room , down the stairs to the living room. He saw a glass of the juice by the artificial fireplace. Shrugging, he took and sipped. It's his house anyways.
Arianna came down the stairs in blue jeans, a black shirt and white sneakers. An overcoat on top as well. Her neatly styled hair bounced in sync with her steps, her shoes announcing her presence. Ryan turned, his eyes falling on her. He still had that glass in his hand, and he brought it to his mouth slowly. Taking another gulp.
"Mr Han, I'm done" she said with a smile. Ryan walked to her, stopping an inch away.
"Do you want a kiss? I see you like it so much" he smirked.
"Huh?" She blinked, trying to understand his words. She realised her mistake with his cold eyes and mischievous smirk.
"I'm...sorry. I forgot" she said.
Zariel came there, saving her from Ryan's next action.
"Young master, are you both going somewhere?" she gave a smile.
"Yes" Arianna replied cheerfully with a big smile on her face. Ryan gulped down the juice in one go and have Zariel the glass. She looked at it, then at him. Did he just drink her juice?
"Let's go" he said and walked away, not minding the glares that were shot at him. Arianna slightly bowed at her and followed Ryan out.
"Have a nice date" Zariel voiced out loudly.
They got to the garage where a black Maybach sat. It was so clean and shiny, her face could be seen on it. He opened the car door for her. A thing she never expected to happen, her heart fluttered at the act. She got in with a tiny smile and tinted cheeks. Ryan got into the car through the other side. He was about to put on his seatbelt when he noticed her struggling with hers.
He leaned forward and helped her with her it. Their face was so close, their eyes meeting each other's. She even forgot how to breathe and ended up biting the insides of her lips. He leaned back and put his.
"Where are we going?" She finally found her voice.
"Anywhere" was his simple word, but it came with a smile.
"Do I get to choose anywhere I want as well?" She asked with hope.
"Maybe" he started the car and drove out.