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..."

honestly. Embarrassed, Amelia couldn't even raise her

she expected

a sudden burst of happiness, Courtney

head probably out of embarrassment, Lucian

up and flashed

Courtney had to leave as she too had some guests in her house. When she left, the

drove her to the central square where children, lovers, and families were

I would stay at home or go abroad during the Spring Festival. But this year is different." Lucian looked up at the electronic screen hoisted up at the building

Her body was nestled against Lucian's

meaningfully. Under the shadow of

that she put her arms around Lucian's waist and rested her head on his

at the top of her head. The tenderness of his lips was

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

on the car.

going?" she asked in

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

Amelia teased back, a naughty smile playing

Lucian smiled in response.

walking on the

was immediately shocked by what she

and bouquet of roses on the table. On the floor were rose petals formed into the

to her. She thought these types of things only happened on TV shows. She

was left speechless—she was so overwhelmed with joy, her

married despite not having any foundation at all. He knew he'd only forced Amelia into this marriage and he was aware how wrong that was so now, he

which paired nicely with the aroma of the

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

known that Lucian had been taking photos of her

failed to

the first time they met where Lucian threatened her with her photos. Here he was again taking photos of her but in

said, "Well, I

help but think how Lucian wasn't holding back

he still looked more handsome