Clarissa stuck her tongue out mischievously. Then, she turned and headed to the living room, while Matthew followed behind her.
Before they could say anything, Catherine video called her.
She was probably feeling something after seeing the photo.
Clarissa quickly pushed Matthew away and said, “Stay there!”
Then, she ran towards backyard to answer the video call.
“Clary, he seems like a really nice guy! He is so good-looking. And he certainly doesn’t look as if he is ten years older than you. I even thought he is about the same age as you!”
Clarissa slightly twitched her forehead and said, “Grandma, you speak as if I look older than my age.”
“Haha… No, no, no! I was just saying this young man is charming, and he is such a clean-cut man. I know he is the perfect match for my girl at first glance.”
“Are you happy?”
Catherine grinned from ear to ear, she said, “Of course I am! You must get along with him, understand? I don’t mind you throwing your temper tantrums at Grandma. But when you’re with him, you have to try to hold your temper.”
‘Oh, my grandma! We’ve just got into a relationship, and you’re sticking up for him already?”
“Of course, I am! What’s the problem? If he becomes my grandson-in-law in the future, I will definitely take his side.”
Clarissa knew that Catherine was thrilled, so she didn’t take her words too seriously. After a simple conversation, Catherine wanted to say something but then she hesitated.
“What’s the matter, Grandma? You can just tell me whatever is on your mind.”
“Umm… Actually, Clary, Grandma is more than happy if you two get along well. But, it’s just that… You must be a well-behaved and demure woman. I’m saying that you have to love yourself, understand?”
Clarissa blushed and answered, “Don’t worry, Grandma. Of course, I understand.”
“That’s great.”
After Clarissa hung up the phone, she stood up and realized that Matthew has been standing behind her, with a cigarette hanging from his lips. He held the cigarette in between his fingers soon after she got up.
Clarissa’s face instantly turned red with embarrassment.
“How long have you been here? Were you eavesdropping again?”
Matthew did not reply her but furrowed his brows and stared at Clarissa with his deep black eyes.
Clarissa felt a little awkward and uneasy with the way he stared at her, she asked, “What’s wrong? Why are you looking at me like that?”
Matthew took a puff of his cigarette and went up to Clarissa. He put his empty hand on her thin waist and leaned closer to her body.
He finally spoke in a deep voice. He seemed distressed.
“Clare, so we’re not allowed to do that before getting married? Is that what Grandma was saying?”
What the f*ck?
Indeed, he heard it.
Clarissa’s face twitched slightly. She felt awkward and embarrassed at the same time. She didn’t know how to react.
“Matthew, you were eavesdropping on us! This is not good!”
Matthew gently patted Clarissa’s butt with his hands and said, “Come on, Clare. That’s not the point. The point is that we’re really not going to do it today?”
“Dream on!”
Clarissa felt embarrassed and pounded on Matthew’s chest. She said, “We have just made our relationship official today.”
“So?”
“You… you’re not going to… “
Matthew smirked, “Definitely!”
He was thinking of devouring and possessing this woman tonight since they were officially together.
“You… “
Clarissa was speechless. She couldn’t find the right words to answer back.
“In your dreams!”
“Haha… “
Matthew gave a little chuckle. He stubbed out his cigarette and threw the cigarette butt away. Then, he hugged the woman with both of his hands. He grabbed her butt and pressed her body against his.
“Clare, it will not only happen in my dreams. We are going to do it sooner or later.”
“You said sooner or later. Anyway, it’s not going to happen any time soon.”
Clarissa struggled to break free but she couldn’t. Matthew held her waist tightly. He lowered his gaze and stared at Clarissa, questioned, “Then, when is it? Keep holding it in is bad for my health.”
“Haven’t you been holding it in as well before we’re together? You don’t seem to be unhealthy. Also, can you stop asking me when we are…? Don’t you think it’s too awkward to talk about this topic? We’ve just started being together.”
Clarissa’s awkwardness was clearly shown on her face. Her cheeks turned red with her eyes flickering. Instead of feeling embarrassed, she was actually shy.
Matthew gently caressed the back of her ear with his fingertips and chuckled softly. “Why is it so awkward? I love you, of course I want you. Clare, this is normal. This thing just happened naturally. We can’t suppress our basic instinct, can we?”
“I’m not suppressing my instinct. It’s just that… Apparently, our brains work differently. I don’t want to talk to you about this anymore. Let’s eat… “
She pushed Matthew into the house and headed straight to the dining room.
Matthew broke into laughter. He would rather think that Clarissa was too shy. Therefore, she might need some time to get used to it.
But how long will she need? One day? Or two days? No, he could only wait up to three days!
Matthew had decided on his own that he would only wait three days for Clarissa to be mentally and physically prepared. That was so generous of him! However, Clarissa knew nothing about it.
If she knew what Matthew was thinking, she would definitely roll her eyes at him.
After eating, Clarissa was leaning on the couch lazily and playing on her phone. Matthew walked over and sit beside her. He didn’t interrupt her but his hands kept running all over her body.
Clarissa pushed him away. But shortly after, he put his hands on her again. Finally, she finally gave up and just let him be.
“Clare… “
Matthew was feeling left out since her woman was too focused on her phone.
Shouldn’t a couple be clingy towards each other when they were in the first flush of relationship?
At least, they were not supposed to be like Clarissa. She had been spending time on her phone.
At that time, girls should especially stick to their boyfriend to do whatever they want.
Whenever he said something to her, Clarissa would just respond casually.
Matthew couldn’t stand her perfunctory response anymore. He lifted her up and placed her on his laps, holding her so tight in a possessive way.
Clarissa lost her balance by his sudden movement and nearly dropped her phone. She frowned in confusion. “What are you doing? If you have something to tell me, just say it. Let me down quickly!”
This posture was too dangerous.
Clarissa didn’t dare to take such risk.
“Don’t move!”
Matthew was being bossy and insisted, “Are you not making dinner tonight?”
He had been picky about food these few days because of her cooking. Matthew really thought Clarissa was a better cook than Mrs. Lawson.
Clarissa shook her head purposely and answered, “I’m not cooking tonight. I told you I will stop repaying my debt of gratitude. So, why should I cook?”
“Oh! Someone is being so confident now!”
Clarissa raised her chin and said, “Well, that’s me. I’m extremely confident right now. What are you going to do with that? I won’t be your chef anymore. I’m officially Matthew Tyson’s girlfriend now. So why bother becoming a chef? But, I’ll still consider making your food if I’m in a good mood. Else, you can’t treat me like your chef and order me to do things.”
“Wow, looks like you’ve found your own niche! By the way, are there any relations between repaying your debts and being my girlfriend?
Clarissa snorted, “How is it not related? I’ve given myself to you. All debts are cleared!”
Matthew remained silent for a while, he then raised his brows and smirked, “You’ve given yourself to me, huh? So, does that mean you’re willing to give me your body as well?”
“Y-You… “
Matthew probably had been thinking about that all the time, that he kept misinterpreting her words.
Matthew stopped her stutters. He lowered his head and sucked her lips passionately.
Even if Clarissa couldn’t repay her debts with her body, Matthew would still ask for something in return.
The following morning, Clarissa woke up in Matthew’s master bed. Of course, they didn’t do anything the previous night. However, she couldn’t resist his insistence on them sleeping together.
Fortunately, Matthew did show his respect to Clarissa as he didn’t force her to do anything.
But that was not an ideal solution. Matthew had been staring at her lustfully for the whole night. She was afraid that he couldn’t hold it any longer.
Hence, Clarissa decided to move back to her apartment.
With that, she raised her request.
“Since I don’t have to cook anymore, I don’t have to come over every day. Besides, it’s too far from the office. The apartment is much more convenient to me. Most importantly, you heard my Grandma’s words yesterday. It’s not only for my own good, but for yours as well. We can’t live together now.”
Clarissa had such good and sufficient reasons!
Matthew responded, “No way!”
As expected, he would not agree. Clarissa explained to him patiently, “We’ve just started dating. You can’t be too overbearing. Else, you’re going to lose me.”
“What nonsense are you talking about?”
Clarissa chuckled, “I believe that my absence will make your heart grow fonder. If we stick together every second, I probably will get tired of you. And you will get bored of seeing me as well. I don’t want to get dumped by you so soon.”
Matthew furrowed his brows. Clarissa made a pitiful face and continued, “If you didn’t agree, I will think that you are only together with me because you want my body but not truly in love with me.”
Matthew had no idea what that woman was thinking.
Even though she was faking it, he had no choice but to compromise.
“You can move out from here but not back to that apartment. Just stay at Tyson Corporation’s apartment. It’s safer.”
“I don’t think that’s a good idea. That’s a staff apartment. It’s not… “
Matthew answered honestly and directly, “No! That’s not a staff apartment. It’s a property under my name.”
It was too difficult to look for a small apartment among his properties at that time.
It took Clarissa a while to react. Then, she gave him a simpering smile. “I’m so sorry to trouble you for finding a 100-square-foot tiny apartment. I guess you must be taking a long time to look for such a small place.”
Matthew smirked and hugged Clarissa. “What do you mean? What’s with that face?”
Clarissa’s face twitched slightly. There were thousands of thoughts running through her mind. After a while, she finally calmed herself down.
Well, he is a rich guy. I’m not jealous, I’m not envious of him, and I don’t hate him…
“I’m not going… “
“If that’s the case, you’re going to stay in Zen Highlands then.”
It seemed like there was no room for discussion. Clarissa helplessly said, “Fine. I will go, only if you let me pay for the rent. You’re not allowed to say no. We’re financially independent. If you don’t accept my simple request, Then, I don’t feel comfortable with staying there.”
Matthew stared at that stubborn woman and gritted his teeth, “Deal!”
“Okay, then. I will move over tomorrow afternoon and transfer to your account. I… “
Matthew would probably never hear something sweet from Clarissa, he might as well just kiss her. Kissing definitely tasted much better than her words.
