Since She Met Lucian

‘What an exaggeration!’ Amelia thought to herself. Amelia was so embarrassed that she just wanted to dig a hole and bury herself in it. In an attempt to conceal her embarrassment, she put food into Courtney's bowl and urged her to eat quickly.

"You're right," Lucian agreed with Courtney, smiling.

This wasn't to say that Amelia refused to accept the compliments. She just couldn't handle it in front of Lucian. She always blushed which was embarrassing. On the inside though, her heart was jumping in joy.

"By the way, Lucian, I have a question for you and it's pretty straightforward." Courtney suddenly became serious, raising her red wine glass.

Amelia couldn't help but feel scared at what Courtney was going to say.

"Go ahead. I'll tell you what I know." Lucian also raised his glass.

"Good. Cheers!" Courtney drank all the wine in her glass in one gulp. Then she flashed Amelia a mysterious smile before saying, "I heard from Amelia that you two... That you two don't have a close relationship yet."

Courtney thought that she'd get some courage if she downed all her wine but it didn't work as well as she thought it would.

Amelia immediately knew what Courtney meant. Her face flushing, she hurriedly chimed in, "What are you talking about? I bet it's just the wine talking."

Courtney wasn't as hesitant now. She stared at Amelia and added, "You really are an idiot. If I don't step in to help you, you wouldn't do anything!"

Amelia was so embarrassed as she secretly shot Lucian a glance. She saw that he was smiling and seemed to be very pleased.

Since they were sitting next to each other, it was hard to make out the look on his face besides his smile.

"I made an effort to cook all these dishes and yet you aren't even eating! You're just talking!" She felt a little flustered. She put more food into Lucian's bowl in an attempt to steer away the conversation to something else.

"Lucian, I know it's none of my business and I shouldn't be interfering but Amelia was with that jerk for five years. She hasn't been intimate with anyone except for holding hands." Courtney continued to sell Amelia as if she was a product to be sold at the market!

Amelia was completely embarrassed. She put down her chopsticks and sighed.

Just last night, she and Lucian... Even just the mere thought of it turned Amelia's cheeks into a deep pink hue.

"I know." He smiled broadly.

"You know?" Courtney was surprised. She pointed at Amelia whose face was red and asked, "You've already..."

nodded honestly. Embarrassed, Amelia couldn't even raise

she expected

now! Cheers!" With a sudden burst of happiness, Courtney raised her wine glass

lowered her head probably out of embarrassment, Lucian put his hand on her knees and squeezed

up and flashed him

a walk around the SJ Garden. A little before dinner, Courtney had to leave as she too had some guests in her house. When she left, the SJ Garden

the first day of the New Year would be quiet. However, after dinner, Lucian drove her to the central square where children, lovers, and families were

abroad during the Spring Festival. But this year is different." Lucian looked up at the electronic screen hoisted up at the building as

Amelia answered with confidence. Her body was nestled

say that." Lucian looked at Amelia meaningfully. Under the shadow of the light, his eyes

she put her arms around Lucian's waist and rested her head on his chest, happiness filling

back and kissed her gently at the top of her head. The tenderness

in the morning, the number of the people in the square gradually dissipated. The bright lights and the music remained as the young ones continued to dance. Amelia and Lucian were absorbed in their own world—hugging and kissing as if there was no one around. Right at the middle of the square

going home tonight," Lucian suddenly said once they got on the car.

going?" she asked

as he playfully said, "Don't worry. I won't do anything bad. I'm

Amelia teased back,

Lucian smiled in response.

the feeling of walking

the room, Amelia was immediately shocked by what she

roses on the table. On the floor were rose petals formed into the shape of a heart. Inside it was her name and the words "I

have dreamed for something like this to happen to her. She thought these types of things only happened on TV shows.

joy, her heart was overflowing. She couldn't

all of these. They had rushed into getting married despite not having any foundation at all. He knew he'd

decorated elegantly which paired nicely with the aroma of the roses that

were photos of Amelia cooking hanging on the wall. Amelia couldn't help but be

taking photos of her

never failed

they met where Lucian threatened her with her

said, "Well, I can't ignore

think how Lucian wasn't holding

he still looked