Chapter 825 Naturally An Auspicious Day âItâs better to apply some ointment, lest you end up disfigured.â Prying his hand away, Arissa got up and searched for the ointment. Benjaminâs mouth twitched.
He lay on the bed and watched as she rummaged for a while before revealing, âThe ointment is downstairs.â Ugh! You shouldâve said that earlier!
Shooting him a glare, Arissa whirled around and left the room. She went downstairs to look for the medical box and took the ointment upstairs.
Then, she sat on the edge of the bed and poured the ointment into her hand before massaging his chin. Benjamin studied her focused expression intently, the corners of his mouth lifting a fraction.
âAre you hoping that Iâll stay wide awake that youâre applying so much ointment on me?â
The ointment was potent, so the smell of it seeped right into his lungs. Arissa threw him a look. âIâm not applying that much, and itâll all be gone in a while.â
After screwing the cap back, she placed the ointment on the bedside table. Subsequently, she washed her hands before returning.
âGet in.â Benjamin jerked his chin up and motioned for her to climb into bed.
Arissa eyed him for a moment before she complied.
No sooner had she lay down than the man pulled her into his broad arms.
Benjamin rested his chin against her shoulder. Arissa scented the strong ointment smell as well and was much more awake.
âStay still. Are you trying to put me out of commission?â Benjamin teased.
The corners of Arissaâs mouth twitched. âServes you right for speaking so domineeringly!â
Benjamin arched an eyebrow. âIs it domineering to say that you can continue pursuing me after we get married? Didnât you say it yourself that you wanted to win me over earlier?â
At his remark, Arissa giggled. âYeah, but why should I still pursue you when weâve gotten married?â
She turned, coming face to face with him. Her eyes shimmered, radiating a crystalline glow.
They sparkled like stars, so stunningly beautiful that he couldnât take his eyes off them.
Benjamin stared right into the depths of her eyes. âWhy not? Theyâre non-conflicting issues.â
It wasnât that no women professed their love for him. In fact, there was no lack of women desiring to get into his bed.
However, he didnât like them all. Truth be told, they even repulsed him.
Arissa, on the contrary, had his heart racing when she admitted that she wanted to win him over. He turned into a wide-eyed boy as sheer anticipation rushed through him.
In response, Arissa rolled her eyes. âWhy arenât you the one to pursue me?â
Iâve never experienced the feeling of being pampered and wooed, especially by someone I like. Iâd also like to have a taste of romance while dating, okay?
Benjaminâs eyes flickered, and his thin lips curved into a devilish smile.
In an impish tone, he teased, âSo, you want me to pursue you, huh?
He pinched her cheek indulgently.
Slapping his hand away, Arissa admitted shyly, âAnyone would want that. Iâm also a woman, okay? Why should I marry you when you didnât even pursue me? What if you were to say that I offered myself to you on a silver platter when we have a row in the future?â
Benjamin raised an eyebrow. We arenât even married yet, but sheâs already worried about the times when we have a row in the future.
âHow would there be an opportunity to have a row if you donât marry me?â
Arissaâs lips pressed into a thin line. âI was referring to me offering myself to you!â
At that, Benjamin snorted. âDid you?â
Casting a glance at him, Arissa retorted in a whisper, âI did give birth to a few children for you!â
Benjamin chortled. âThose are my children. How does that count?â
Arissa was promptly left without a retort. Well, theyâre indeed his children.
The More the Merrier ï¤Chapter 824 Again, Benjamin pinched her cheek. âIf you want me to pursue you, go with me to register our marriage tomorrow!â
Her heart hammering all the faster, Arissa gazed at the serious and domineering man.
âAre you proposing to me?â she inquired softly.
Narrowing his eyes a fraction, Benjamin pinned them on her.
âIâm not proposing, but informing!â
Arissaâs lips twitched several times.
Gah! He just wonât allow me to bask in the romantic ambiance. No one acts so bullishly as him! Whatâs the big deal about proposing? Is it going to humiliate him or something?
When Benjamin glimpsed her cheeks that were puffed up indignantly, a flash of amusement flittered across his eyes.
âLetâs sleep. Weâve got to wake up early tomorrow!â
He encircled her in his embrace with his arms locked around her.
Arissa remained a touch morose. âWhat day is tomorrow?â
Can I decline?
âAn auspicious day!â Benjamin answered.
Arissa pondered for some time, but she couldnât figure out how it was auspicious. âYouâve checked the calendar?â
âThe day we get married is naturally an auspicious day!â Benjamin declared imperiously.
At once, Arissa was struck dumb.
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