Chapter 396 Alcohol Bolsters the Coward's Courage Once the waiter left, Isidora looked at Aiden, a bit embarrassed, and asked, "Why didn't you explain things to the waiter just now?" "You don't get it, do you? Usually, the things they recommend are the best. Since they suggested the couple's drink, we might as well try it. No one knows us here anyway," Aiden said, raising an eyebrow.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtSeeing his cheeky expression, Isidora couldn't help but feel a bit helpless. She had thought Aiden might have sfeelings for her, but it turned out she was overthinking it. Clearly, Aiden had never considered being with her. Isidora sighed silently. She couldn't force him to be with her, could she? Even though it was a misunderstanding, the waitstaff at the bar treated them like a couple and even gave them small gifts. Moreover, the bar had a couple's activity. If they completed a series of tasks, they could get a 10% discount on their bill. This was just a fun gfor couples, and someone like Aiden didn't need a discount. But for sreason, Aiden was interested in the game. And since there was a discount, why not take advantage of it? "Let's go," Aiden said eagerly, pulling Isidora to complete the first task, which was taking a series of three photos in intimate poses. This was the easiest task, so they finished it quickly. At first, Isidora was a bit hesitant about taking intimate photos and didn't dare get too close to Aiden. But Aiden, looking enthusiastic, grabbed her hand and pulled her into a hug. This close contact left Isidora momentarily flustered. Fortunately, Aiden whispered in her ear, "We just need to make it look real. Leave the rest to me. Don't be scared." For sreason, hearing Aiden's words made Isidora feel less afraid, and she cooperated with him. To outsiders, they looked like the perfect couple completing the photo task. They even excelled in the subsequent games, like holding a piece of paper between their faces and passing a cookie with their mouths. They cin first place in all the games. The waitstaff couldn't help but applaud them, and they successfully earned the 10% discount. When they left the bar, both of them were a bit tipsy. The couple's drink was indeed tasty but had a strong aftereffect. The staff had advised them to drink in moderation, but they couldn't stop once they started. Aiden couldn't drive, so they had no choice but to find a nearby hotel. When they got to the hotel, the front desk staff also mistook them for a couple and only gave them one room. Aiden looked at the room key, puzzled, and asked, "Is there no other room available?" The front desk staff thought Aiden was just being shy and nodded. After all, Aiden and Isidora were clearly adults, so the staff decided to play along. Aiden took the room key and walked over to Isidora, who was sitting on the sofa, and awkwardly said, "There's only one room left. I'll sleep on the sofa or the floor tonight." "Okay," Isidora replied. She had a headache and didn't want to switch hotels; she just wanted to lie down somewhere. So, they took the room key and went to their room. The front desk staff had indeed been considerate, giving them a couple's suite. When they opened the door, they were stunned. The room was filled with rose petals, the lighting was dim, and there were sromantic props on the bed. Seeing this, Isidora instantly sobered up a bit.
"Is this the only room they have?" Isidora asked hesitantly.
Aiden scratched his head, embarrassed. He couldn't understand why the front desk had given them such a room. "Should we just make do?" Aiden suggested. They had no other choice. They turned on all the lights in the room to avoid an awkward atmosphere. Aiden found an extra blanket in the closet and rolled onto the sofa, leaving the bed for Isidora.
Isidora washed her face in the bathroom and cout to see Aiden already lying on the sofa, ready to rest. As she passed by the couch, she paused. She had always wanted to ask Aiden something ever since people started mistaking them for a couple.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"Aiden, can I ask you something?" Isidora, though embarrassed and uneasy, decided to be proactive. Aiden sat up on the sofa, looking puzzled. "What's up?" Just a heads up: is the only place to read the complete version of this book for free. Don't miss out on the next chapter-visit us now and continue your journey! "Why didn't you correct people when they thought we were a couple?" Isidora asked, feeling particularly nervous, her hands tightly gripping the hem of her shirt.
Aiden just smiled nonchalantly, not seeming to care about the misunderstandings. "Isn't it normal? i Once people havelaXO.C misunderstanding, no matter how much you explain, they'll just think you're making excuses. So, why not go along with it? We even got sbenefits out of it, didn't we?" Isidora wasn't satisfied with this answer. In her view, if someone didn't care about you, they would go out of their way to correct any misunderstandings to avoid being seen a couple. "But I don't want that," Isidora said, biting her lip and looking seriously at Aiden.
This confused Aiden. He felt that Isidora had becbolder after drinking. "So, what do you want?" Aiden thought maybe ught maybe he had done something to upset her and was considering how to make it up to her. But to his surprise, the next moment, Isidora kissed him on the lips. Aiden froze, his body stiffening. He even forgot to resist, staring wide-eyed in disbelief at Isidora's actions.
"Aiden, I don't want to be in a misunderstood relationship. I really like you, so I'm expressing my m feelings. What about you? Do you like me? Isidora said, leaning closer to Aiden, her hands on the sofa. Her actions seemed to suggest that if Aiden didn't agree, she might force him. Aiden swallowed hard, looking into Isidora's eyes seriously for the first time. He realized how beautiful her eyes were.