NovelEnglishScarlett raised her eyebrow in surprise, "Rarely did | hear a man say that." "It's just a matter of personal preference." "Yeah, and it's a good thing," Scarlett smiled.
Then for a while, they both just concentrated on the food and chatted little, for they were both a bit hungry. After finishing up the barbecue, Scarlett cleaned her mouth, took another sip of the coffee, and then asked Antony with a meaningful look in her eyes, "Letguess. You are here not just to eat smidnight snacks with me, right?” Scarlett was always this sharp, and Antony could only smile with embarrassment and reply, "Well, I do have a favor to ask." "I'm all ears." Scarlett was unexpectedly straightforward, which made Antony feel it hard to find the right words, "Here is the thing. | went out to answer a phone call earlier tonight, remember?" Scarlett nodded, and let him continue.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"It was from my mother's bestie, my godmother.
Though my family has lived abroad for many years, w e kept frequent contact with my godmother's family, and we love and care for each other. It could be said that she is just like my mother." Antony paused. "Well, the thing is, you know how much those elders want to see the younger generation get married and have a happy family, right? My mother did not pushwhen | was younger, but these one or two years...she started to get a bit worried knowing that I'm still single. Likewise, my godmother started to setup with sgirls knowing that I've cback from abroad." "I don't like it when the elders worry too much about m y personal things. Besides, | think I've already had a crush on someone. So, | refused all the dates my godmother tried to arrange for me, and told her that | was already in a relationship." Hearing this, Scarlett could guess what trouble Antony might be in, "You think she would just give up, but she said that she wanted to meet your girlfriend?" Antony touched his nose in embarrassment, "Like those tic stories in the soap operas, | know." Scarlett casually fiddled with the cup in her hand," Not really." Then she said after a pause, "So, you are actually here today to askto pose as your girlfriend?" "es." Antony had no intention to hide his purpose since Scarlett had seen him through.
Scarlett looked down at the cup in front of her, "I don't like to deceive others." Hearing her words, Antony was not quite bothered at all, "It’s okay. I'm asking too much, after all." "But | can do you the favor this time, for | want to ask for your help, too." Antony, not expecting that there was still hope, asked with interest, "What's up?" "It's not a big deal. Just so you know, | have divorced. Things turned ugly in the end betweenand Raymond, and he is now not in his right mind, so | want to help him see the reality." Antony frowned, "You mean, he pesters you?" "Strictly speaking, no. But | don't want any trouble. So since now | can scratch your back, and you can scratch mine, | want to ensure that there won't be any troubles in the future." Antony studied Scarlett when she said this. Nothing about Scarlett seemed to have changed. The smile and expression on her face were still the same. However, Antony felt that she was a totally different woman with a different kind of aura now.
And the talk between them turned from a casual chat into a business negotiation.
Like they were trying to get a win-win situation.
And at this moment, there was something, skind of charm on Scarlett, which he never detected on any other woman.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmAntony felt that his heart was beating faster, which made him fail to read between Scarlett's lines.
Trying hard to calm himself down, Antony stretched out his hand, "So, it's a deal then?" "Deal." Scarlett also curled up the corner of her mouth, and shook Antony's hand.
Quietness, warmth, and coziness filled the room, which Antony wanted to enjoy more. But he knew that it would be too impolite to stay too long.
"It's late, and | should get going." Scarlett looked at the time, and it was really getting late, "Oh, okay." Antony stood up and was about to leave, when he suddenly remembered something, "By the way, tomorrow is still a holiday, and my godmother intends to invite my girlfriend to her place to have dinner together, so | wonder if you..." Being not a shy woman, Scarlett didn’t refuse it since they had agreed to cooperate, "Of course." "Good. You don't have to get up early since it's a dinner." "Lucky you, for I might have refused if it was going to b e a lunch." Scarlett could not help but yawn seeing Antony leaving with the barbecue leftover.
She was truly sleepy.
And it was tfor bed.
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