Page 200 of Sweet Dominion

“Good.” Chen gazed at her hand on his arm again.

She blushed and moved it away. “Sorry.”

"I liked your hand there. You didn’t have to move it. Unless you wanted to move it. But I would like your hand anywhere. . .no. . .I can’t say that, but. . .well. . .” Chen swallowed. "Would you—perhaps—allow me the honor of taking you out on a date? No pressure, but I would like to spend time with you where I can spoil you. . .under the stars of course. . .fine dining. . .you wearing something gorgeous and I tell you that you’re captivating. . ."

O-kay. Should I stop him or let him keep talking?

I checked Fen’s face.

Her eyebrows had been raised in surprise and her smile faltered just a bit.

I thought she liked him. Maybe, she doesn’t. Or is she just shocked?

Fen parted her lips and then let out a long breath. "Chen, you’re sweet. . .”

I could already see the disappointment creeping onto Chen’s face.

Oh fuck. She’s going to say no.

Tension gathered on my shoulders.

This sucked the most because Chen barely showed interest in anyone. He took his job too damn seriously and never really glanced at women.

Therefore, his reaction to Fen had made me so happy.

Too bad it didn’t seem like she felt the same way.

Chen frowned. “So. . .you’re about to say no?”

Fen let out a long breath. “Well. . .”

I can’t watch this, but I can’t look away either.

Fen shrugged. “I actuallywouldlike to go on a date with you.”

I let out an exasperated breath that caught both of their attention.

They snapped their views to me.

I cleared my throat and turned away as if I hadn’t been being super nosy.

The song "September" had ended and "Boogie Wonderland" was now in command of the dance floor.

The crowd cheered as the beat dropped.

But I didn’t care about that anymore. I had to know what would happen with Chen and Fen, so I strained to listen to their conversation.

“Oh,” Chen said. “So. . .you like me too?”

“I do.”

Slowly, I turned my head back to invade their private conversation some more. I couldn't help but chuckle at the exchange, even though I tried to look uninterested.

Fen smiled. “I’m still getting to know you, Chen, but I do like what I’ve learned so far.”

“I’m a good person.”

“I think so.”

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