"Are you awake?" Nate asked gently. He helped Erica sit up and put a pillow on her back. "You'd better lie down," he said."No," Erica muttered, shaking her head."Are you okay? Does your body hurt? Or is something hurt?" Nate asked many questions. He had a very worried look on his face. He even confirmed with his own eyes that there were no injuries on Erica's body, but who knew there were internal injuries that Nate couldn't see?"I'm fine. I'm not hurt at all," Erica replied. Her voice was low and still sounded weak. She looked sadly at Nate and her hand reached out to touch Nate's wounded face. "You're the one who's hurt. Does this hurt?" Erica asked. Her eyes became dim.Nate smiled. "It doesn't hurt at all. I've already treated it, so you don't have to worry. All these wounds will heal and disappear quickly."Erica said nothing and just stared at Nate. Nate didn't know what Erica was thinking, but one thing he understood was that Erica was still afraid of what had happened to he
Nate woke up the next morning and saw Erica still fast asleep beside him. Looking very sleepy with the blanket covering her up to her neck. Nate continued to stare at Erica's beautiful face in awe. Erica even looked very beautiful when she was asleep. And Nate fell in love with her even more.He rubbed Erica's cheek gently. Feeling very happy after what happened last night. For the first time they had sex. They spent a hot night as husband and wife. For the first time, Nate kissed her and touched her body. And it made him feel crazy last night.He didn't know how many times they did it, but Nate loved it. And he hoped their relationship would get better in the future. Because now he knew that Erica loved him too. They had the same feelings.Nate brought his face closer, about to kiss Erica's lips, but he was surprised when Erica suddenly opened her eyes. She looked surprised, blinking a few times before pushing herself away as she woke up and saw Nate in front of her eyes."N-Nate," s
"So, Miss Erica asked you to pick her up?" Morgan asked Nate.Nate looked at Morgan who was standing in front of his desk in his office. He had just told Morgan that Riley was a close friend of Erica's and yesterday she asked him to pick up Riley who was returning today."Yeah, it was Erica's request, so I had to do it," Nate said. He let out a long sigh as he closed the document he had just signed. "Can you reserve a restaurant for our lunch? Erica told me to take her to a nice restaurant.""Yes, of course. What would you like to eat? I'll recommend some of the best restaurants in town," Morgan told Nate."Hm... how about Sparkling Bouqet? I heard the food there is really good and it's famous for being a fancy and glamorous place," Nate said. He read about it on social media and appeared in the first ad."That place is very nice, sir. Very luxurious and five-star restaurant that not many people can book because it's very expensive. Many people book the place for private events, but f
At that moment, from the direction of the restaurant entrance, there was a woman who came in with her sexy but elegant appearance. Her body was slender but curvy, her hair long and blonde. She walked in so gracefully that everyone there dropped their eyes on her. Everyone was stunned at how beautiful she looked. Some of them even turned their heads with their heads spinning because of her beauty.That woman was none other than Riley, Erica's friend. She smiled when one of the waiters said hello, and that smile made everyone fall in love with her beauty.Jerdin and Max who saw her immediately came over to Riley. They both scrambled to approach and tease her."Hello... I'm Jerdin.""I'm Max."Riley looked at Max and Jerdin in turn while throwing a smile. She did not return their handshake but she introduced herself anyway."I'm Riley.""What's a beautiful woman like you doing here alone?" asked Jerdin."I want to eat lunch," Riley replied.She was surprised that two men suddenly approac
Jerdin and Max couldn't believe what they were hearing. Moreover, they were surprised that Riley was Erica's friend. And they were going to have lunch there. It was the famous Sparkling Bouqet restaurant. Not everyone could make a reservation there because only people from the upper class could do so. It was expensive, so it was touted as a restaurant for CEOs and Billionaires. People who were born with a golden spoon or who have million-dollar fortunes.Of course, Jerdin and Max didn't believe what Riley said because he knew Nate was just a poor loser who obviously wouldn't be able to eat at Sparkling Bouqet."Wait, you're Erica's friend, and you're going to have lunch here? At Sparkling Bouqet with Nate and Erica?" Jerdin asked with a furrowed brow."Yes. Nate took care of the reservation at this restaurant. Why is there something wrong with this restaurant?" asked Riley in confusion, "should we not come here?"Meanwhile, Nate appeared from the direction of the restroom. He saw that
They all then went to the reception where everyone who came to eat there had to confirm whether or not they had a reservation beforehand. Also whether or not their name was registered in the customer book. Otherwise, they would never let anyone into the restaurant.Sparkling Bouqet restaurant is very private, elegant, and luxurious. That's why, the owner always tries his best for all his customers to enjoy their meal in peace without any disturbance.When they arrived at the reception desk, Max was the first to speak to them as his friend was the manager there. And he had already secured a spot for lunch there. So, he used that to flex in front of Riley to get her interested in him."Excuse me, I'm Max," Max introduced himself to the receptionist. "I need you to call your manager to come here right now," he ordered haughtily.He leaned his arm on the desk, acting smugly in front of everyone and showing Riley that he was rich and well-connected."I'm sorry, but we can't just ask the ma
"I'm not lying. I told you from the beginning that my friend helped me book the place," Nate replied in an annoyed tone. He clenched his hands into fists, trying to restrain himself from getting angry in public."You still want to deny it? Didn't you hear what my friend who is the manager here said, even if only the president and the prince's family can book a place here? You should think first if you want to deceive people. If you get caught like this, it's not only you who will be embarrassed but also Erica because you've deceived her best friend," Jerdin checked with a grinning smile. He was satisfied that he had embarrassed Nate in front of everyone, especially in front of Riley."Then let's just see if my name is in the reservation book or not!" Nate exclaimed. He had lost his patience because of Jerdin and Max's annoying remarks and attitude, especially since Riley also doubted him."All right, you losers. Let's see who's lying here!" exclaimed Max. he then told his manager frie
"Nate, what do you do?" Riley asked as soon as Max went to the restroom.Nate immediately looked at Riley. "Oh, I....""You're wrong to ask him about work," Jerdin interrupted Nate. He smiled mockingly at Nate."What's wrong with me asking Nate about work?" Riley asked."Not wrong. But a loser like him certainly doesn't have a steady job. You should imagine how he lives his hard life," Jerdin said with condescension. "Since he was born, he's been living a hard life, so no matter how hard he tries, he won't thrive. Not to mention he's stupid." He laughed loudly.Riley looked at Nate with a furrowed brow. He wondered in his heart, what did Erica see in Nate if indeed Nate was a poor man who did not have an ounce of wealth. Even Jerdin said that he ate under his family's feet. That meant, Nate didn't give Erica any money at all.How could she endure being married to a man she couldn't be proud of? If she were Erica, she would have divorced Nate long ago because she couldn't stand living