A/N : I passed my exams! I hope y'all like this chapter. Thank you for your supports~
- flashbacks -
Maria had woken up on top of him, he was sleeping while holding her firmly, she gently nudged him. He slowly open his eyes, blinking for some time and adjusted his blurry vision. Then they both sat up, she was blushing a lot, because for a moment, she could feel something bulging and hitting her from his crotch area.
Edward said nothing, he just cleared his throat and composed himself as he checked his watch to see what time it is and told her to get ready. She quickly dashed from the sofa, and went inside on of the rooms, the guest room because her spare clothes was there. Once she was nowhere near him, he took out his phone and dialed a number.
"Hello? Ahh yes, I'd like to get a reservation. And please, is my room ready? Yes, the same room. That's great, thank you." He said in a low voice.
He called to reserve and get a room in advance in a well known restaurant and it's great accomodations services, after the conversation he hangs up and pocketed his phone.
Then he strode towards his bedroom, before opening the door, he could hear a faint sound of the water from the next room.
- end of flashback -
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The closes restaurant he mentioned is the SpiceRoute Delights, as renowned restaurant for it's delicacies, and dining in there means you belong to one of those plutocratic family, only the filthy rich can afford the food cost.
The restaurant building is too extravagant, the design are simple but elgant. And this place was rumored to have accomodation rooms.
Little did she know that he already made some preparations in advanced. And she'd be speechless as of what will happen next.
Maria was frowning slightly, wondering why he would choose such a restaurant. She knows this place food is sought after but she wouldn't dare eat here, it's too lavishing.
But Edward got out of the car like it was normal as if coming to this place was a routine. He assist his girlfriend to get out, opening the door for her. And extending his hands, she accepted it and he is firmly holding her as they walk towards the entrance and the guards greeted them, opening the door for the two of them.
"Welcome back to SpiceRoute Delights, young master." They said in unison and bowed at him with great respect making her gave at him with disbelief. What was that?
The registration is near the entrance. He lossen his grip and walk over towards the registration. While she looks around, it has indeed live up to it's expectations. It's magnificent in here! She thought, this is my first time stepping inside. Even if my family is well off, I wouldn't spend so much on food. I'd rather save up so I can move out and have my own place.
After a while, Edward is right beside her. She doesn't realize it, only when someone holds her waist. She was instantly frightened but relaxed when she saw it was him who touched her.
As Edward and Maria walk father inside the building, heading the towards the area filled with dinning tables. A middle aged man, dressed in a suit was making his way towards them. It respectfully greeted them, giving them a menu. He turns out to be an attendant who provides assistance to the customers.
"Young master, welcome back. You'll be dining right this way sire at table 9, and also here is the access card. It's for your reservation, located on the third floor, room 7" And the attendant who approached them handed him a black card.
Then l Edward took out his phone to scan the monitor nearby. Scanning the monitor is like a way of paying.
"Ding!"
"I hope you young couples enjoy your time!" After saying that, he leads them to the hallway filled tables and numbers on it. There was a small monitor in each tables, acting like a waiter for taking orders. He just have to pick what they wanted to eat and encode the number of the food of his liking.
Maria was flabbergasted. Even if there bond was unseparable, and they have known each other for a long time now, she doesn't really know anything about his family background.
What the-!? Why are they acting like he's a regular costumer?
They have already spotted the table with the number 9. The attendant had already left a while ago, they were just standing there and holding each other's hands.
"Let us go there, you can pick the food. I'll eat anything you order." He said afterwards.
She just responded with a hmmm and smile, while they are holding hands. She was still speechless how they could dine at a luxurious restaurant.
Edward smiled awkwardly and rolled up his sleeves in his uneasiness, revealing an exquisite bracelet. Maria saw it and for a moment, she feels like it's familiar to her. It resembles the one she onced owned, it was very precious.
Edward rolled down his sleeves, feeling her sharp gaze on him, he coughed twice. Edward was dumfounded as he does not expect to accidentally reveal something he kept hidden.
He then cleared his throat, thinking about something and turned to look at her.
"What do you wanna eat, Ria?" Starting a conversation. He had been silent the whole time, only giving her smiles and holding her close to him.
"Something cheap, you know this place is too expensive." She looks worried, what if he spend a lot already. I only wanted a simple dinner and to spend time with him. She sigh, feeling dejected.
"Even if it's expensive, if you like - I will buy it for you." He comforted her, and pulled a chair for her to sit before sitting down too.
"I'm so lucky to be your girlfriend. You're really sweet and caring." Even before they become a couple, he was always like that, a definition of a true gentleman.
"No, I'm more lucky. Besides, I'll do anything for you." He said with enthusiasm, caressing her face gently.