I almost blurted the words out and told her that I wasn’t a lesbian. However, the words were stuck in my throat. How weird it was to explain my sexual orientation twice a day?
After Madeline left, I looked at Christopher in confusion. She seemed to be a powerful love rival that he couldn’t even resist.
“Let’s eat something. I ordered seafood chowder for you. It’s good for health.” Christopher pulled me to the table and sat down. Feeling bad, he stuffed a set of cutlery into my hand and said, “Usually, you would get tired after walking for a few miles. Today, you almost crossed half of the Avenport. You must be completely drained.”
I was taking a mouthful of the chowder while Christopher said that. I lifted my head in a daze and struggled to swallow it. I asked, “How did you know?” I found myself silly after asking that question. Finally, I came to a realization. “So you’ve actually noticed it since the beginning? You bast*rd. I can’t believe you pretended that you didn’t know anything. You even went for a date with another woman.”
“Don’t underestimate the counter-reconnaissance skill of the special forces. If I hadn’t noticed your way of stalking me, Zachary would have kicked me out of the special forces and taken over my position as a captain.” Christopher patted gently on my head. “Let’s eat. I will explain to you after that. I got your favorite boiled crawfish too. It will be ready soon. Of course, there’s also grilled escargots.”
I started drooling when I thought about the food. I was busy stalking just now. I didn’t even have time to eat. But now all I cared about was all the delicious food. Hence, I stuffed myself with food with a contented smile on my face.
“Useless! I can’t believe you’re so easily bribed with some food,” Sabrina said scornfully.
I was totally engrossed in eating good food. Upon hearing what Sabrina said, I immediately came to my senses. Thus, I decided to question Christopher while gulping down the food. I held a crawfish that he peeled for me in my hand and asked with gritted teeth, “Christopher, come clean with me. You’d better explain yourself. Why were you with another woman? Why did you go on date with her in front of me?”
“Madeline is my business partner. We’ve been good friends for years. She is the eldest daughter of the Wand family in Eastsummer. Besides, she is the head of the Wand family. She came all the way here this time because my mom invited her over and set us up on a blind date. It’s just that simple,” Christopher answered plainly.
“What? A blind date?” I was dumbfounded. “You’re married. Why do you need a blind date? Are you tricking her into a marriage? How shameless!”
“Is that the only thing you could think of?” He was annoyed but amused at the same time. He looked helpless as he stroked my hair.
“Did I say something wrong? You went on a blind date with another woman even though you’re married. Are you seriously trying to cheat on me?” I was not amused.
“It depends on you now, Eve. My mom has decided to make me go on a blind date on the spur of the moment. Nobody could stop her, not even my dad. He said that I have to soothe my mom’s emotions in order to make good progress in our relationship. Eve, you can’t leave me fighting this battle alone.”
Christopher said with a stern expression.
“Are you going to marry someone else?” After finishing up the crawfish, I started eating the escargots.
“Of course, I won’t!” Christopher replied again.
“Will you change your mind?” I asked.
“I’ll really get mad at you if you keep on asking such questions.”
“So what does that have to do with me? It’s not like you’re going to marry someone else or change your mind. You can handle those blind dates yourself. I’ll just go clothes shopping.”
However, I had paid dearly for speaking those words without thinking. On the one hand, I promised Christopher something on one condition, but on the other hand, he said that it was my punishment. It was quite obvious what exactly he wanted from me.
I was forced to buy a box full of new products from an adult shop. The owner kind of teased us by giving us a knowing look and a pleasing smile. After that, we headed back to the apartment. He couldn’t wait to try those products on me.
We changed from place to place each time I put on a new set of clothes. After getting it done, I wore another set. Of course, we tried different tricks as well. I was very conscious at first. I clenched my jaws and gritted my teeth. In the end, I had no choice but to resort to his domineering attitude. After that, I did whatever he told me to without resisting at all. After all, I would be the one suffering if I fought back.
A few days later, I totally understood Christopher’s greatest plan of ruining the blind dates.
