Page 5 of My Tempting Woman

What are you doing here? " Stephen asked Richard while relaxing on the other recliner chair

“Traveling with you."

“And may I ask why you are taking off to Australia?”

Hmm, I am the guest judge for one round of a famous cooking competition “, Richard replied with his famous smile plastered on his face

So if that is the case, then the show organizers must have made your arrangements, don’t they?

“Yes, I got a ticket, but when I saw your staff here, I came to know about your travel plans. So I thought I should give company to my dear friend. “

“Give company or feast on my brain by talking all nonsense.” “

Richard pouted, then replied with a smirk, "Still, I love you, baby.” “

Stephen gave a death glare to his tease.

The journey got started to Stephen’s relief, and Richard soon fell asleep, which helped Stephen complete his pending work.

The air hostess was attending to Stephen very cautiously. Whenever he should order one drink, she serves him without making eye contact and keeps herself focused on her task, as the previous air hostess had been fired for gawking at Stephen.

It was almost lunchtime when Richard woke up and ordered meals for himself and Stephen, too.

When they were having lunch, Richard started, “Last night, you behaved bitterly with Elena. I know you are not interested in her, even though you were rude. You know you left her in almost tears."“

"Really, then, you must have consoled her."

“Yes, I did, but in return. She cursed me. “

Stephen glanced at Richard and asked in curiosity, "Really, what did she say?

“Hmm... f**k off you, a*****e."

Stephen grinned. “you deserve that a*****e

"Oh, shut up. I know she did it because your behavior hurt her. Do you even know how it feels when you get ignored by someone you like?"

“No..”

“I wish that one day you will yearn for someone’s attention but receive unpleasant ignorance in return."

Stephen was listening to him with interest

“You wish, “he confided, and he winked at Richard, who in return gave a nasty look at Stephen.

Stephen acknowledges the occasional manifestation of wishes; however, he did not anticipate encountering a girl who actively evades him while he longs for her attention.

Chapter 3. Not Intrested

Alongside her three companions, Eva savored her cookies and coffee in a cafe. Eva's father has insisted that she partake in a shopping expedition for herself, as she is preparing to embark on a six-month stay with the prestigious Smith family.

Eva was unwilling to go shopping because she did not share the same enthusiasm for clothes and jewelry as her friends. She doesn’t want to prove anything to anyone; she is very proud of her father’s money, which he earned with lots of hard work.

But at last, she had to give in to her father’s demands and buy some clothes. Her childhood friends Joey, Madison, and Sara were always ready to help.

As they were living in a small town, they didn’t have many options in hand, but they still bought the stuff from the local boutique stores. Eva was still very sensible while buying stuff for herself. She bought nothing over her budget, and they exhausted even her friends in persuading her.

After the so-called shopping spree, they enjoyed eating snacks. There are small cafes in that town, so they went to the famous one, holding shopping bags.

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