Chapter 2: First Kiss

It was exactly six o’clock when Marco picked her up. He drove off to the countryside where the seafood restaurant is located. The place looks romantic for couples but not for Mandy.

Mandy and Marco sat beside each other. After they ordered a few dishes, Marco turned to her.

“Mandy, I think it’s time to take our relationship to the next level.” Marco stared at her with his expressive round eyes.

Mandy was stunned. She was aware that Marco does not want to enter into a serious relationship too which was one of the reasons why she dated him. She thought that it would not be hard to dump him.

Then, Mandy looked straight into his eyes, “Marco, you know well that I don’t like a serious relationship.” She said directly to the point. Then, she casually picked up the glass of water and drank half of it.

She was used to ditching every man she dated. She doesn’t care about their pride or feelings.

However, Marco was acting differently this time. It looks like he was serious at the moment. He held her chin and turned her face to him.

“You’re going to graduate soon, I think your mother will not disagree if you entered into a deeper relationship.” He said looking into her eyes as if trying to read her emotions.

She removed his fingers from her chin and said irritably, “Marco, you don’t understand. I really don’t want a romantic relationship.” 

“Is it because you will get married soon?” Marco asked. He’s truly interested in Mandy so he checked her family background.

Mandy was startled at first that Marco already knew about the arranged marriage. However, she did not wonder since Marco came from a prestigious family. She thought that he made an investigation about her. 

“Yes.” She confirmed coldly.

“But you don’t love him, right?” He asked.

“It doesn’t matter. Besides, I don’t want to fall in love.” She said truthfully.

Marco was not surprised when he heard her answer. He was aware that she was a man-hater. She used to date just to dump the guy which made her attractive to him and most men. They felt challenged because of that and he would not let himself have the same fate with other men. He thought that ‘may the best man win!’.

“How come you don’t want to? Be with me, I promise to protect you. I promise that I will never leave you.” He held her chin once again.

But Mandy was not affected by those sweet promises. Her heart was cold as ice for every man she met. They would never have a place in her heart.

She felt that Marco was going to kiss her so she tried to push him, but Marco was strong.

“Marco, let me go!” She screamed while she struggled.

Suddenly, a man appeared in front of their table.

“Amanda!” A cold deep baritone voice of a man was heard. His expression was dark as an upcoming storm.

Mandy was shocked. She did not expect the sudden appearance of Andrew in the restaurant. 

What a coincidence!

However, it was really not a coincidence. When Andrew learned from Nathan that Mandy went out for a date with Marco, he followed them without further ado.

He knew Marco well as his father was their family doctor. He was aware that Marco was the kind of man who does not give up easily. He would ensure to get everything he wants. Thus, he thought that Mandy would be in trouble this time.

Andrew grabbed her hand and pulled her near him.

Marco instantly got up and stared angrily at Andrew. But before he was able to speak, Andrew gave him a hard punch.

Andrew did not let him speak. He turned away and left the restaurant with Mandy.

How dare he, attempting to kiss his future wife!

On the way, there was a piercing silence in the car until Andrew could no longer hold his temper.

“Amanda, from now on you are not allowed to date anyone. It’s your graduation next month, don’t you forget that we will get married soon.” He said angrily with knitted eyebrows.

However, Mandy does not want to talk to him. She put on her earphones to listen to some music in order to avoid talking with him. But Andrew immediately snatched it away.

“What are you doing?” She asked while she leaned her body toward him trying to take back her earphones. That action made their body so close that Andrew smelled her fresh scent.

Andrew was not able to control himself. He held her waist tightly and the back of her neck then pressed his lips against her. Mandy’s eyes widened in shock and her face blushed. Her heart rate sped up while her body was frozen. The kiss tasted so sweet that it got deeper and more passionate the longer he kissed her.

After Mandy recovered from the shock, she tried to push him away but her strength was no match to him. He held her even tighter. So, she thought of ways to get away from that kiss. Then, an idea flickered in her mind. She suddenly bit his lips.

“Ahhh! How dare you? Do you want to be punished?” Andrew shouted angrily at her.

Mandy was scared when she saw the dangerous look in his eyes. She was about to move to the end of the car seat but Andrew was fast. He wrapped his arms around her and lay her down.

The driver felt embarrassed when he saw them in the rearview mirror. He avoided looking again afraid to be caught.

“Try to bite my lips again and you will surely regret it.” He threatened her then he kissed her again.

This time it was hard but she could not bite his lips anymore in fear that he might really do something that she would regret. She just closed her eyes and let him kiss her. She thought that he would be her husband soon anyway. It was okay that he took her first kiss.

After some time, he stopped. He sat back straight again so she got up as well. No one spoke after that. Another deafening silence surrounded the car until they reached her home.

Mandy hurriedly got down the car and entered their gate without looking back at the man in the car. She could not believe that this night would turn out like this. What happened was so fast but she clearly remembered everything.

What an unforgettable experience?!