Chapter 48: Indirect kiss

Noah and Aria sat next to each other in the capsule as four other people entered behind them. After that nobody else was allowed to enter. Aria looked around confused. She could see there were still many people in the queue and the capsule could still house some more people. Yet, there were only six of them. She turned to look at Noah, while he shrugged at her questioning look.

Turning to face away from her, he grinned a little. He had booked one complete capsule for only the two of them. But considering that this would only arise suspicion in her mind, he had allowed the four guards to accompany them.

Aria did not know that the four people were Noah's men. She thought them to be normal people who wanted to go on a ride on the London eye.

After their beautiful time at Kyoto Garden, they had gone shopping. While Aria shopped for Ivy, Daniel and Ian, Noah just gave her company.

After shopping for around an hour, they had stopped to have some cool drinks on their way to the London eye. They had to hurry up as it was almost time for the sun to set. Fortunately, they made it on time.

The capsule started to move and Aria looked outside. She could see the city below her. She gasped at the sight in front of her. At the same moment, the sun started to set. The entire city was covered with golden-red color and Aria took in the beautiful moment. She was very excited and in her excitement she held Noah's hand.

Noah stared at their intertwined hands and smiled. And as usual, the four guards in the capsule were snapping pictures of the couple instead of the magnificent sight of the city.

The capsule stayed at the top for a few minutes and they could see the entire city below them. Aria took in the beauty before her while she took a glance at one of the four people in the capsule. He immediately, turned away in the opposite direction. He had been clicking photos of his Boss and most probably the Lady Boss. He had held his camera focused on the couple, when Aria looked at him.

Looking at him behaving oddly, Aria muttered, "Weird."

Noah had seen the entire scenario and he gave his men a warning through his eyes. It clearly said only one thing. 'If you do something that will ruin my date, then be ready to face my wrath."

The four men gulped and one man, in particular, was scared out of his wits.

'Boss, don't look at me like that. I was only clicking your pics.'

At that moment, an idea struck his mind. 'Boss, you will praise me for this.'

"Excuse me." He spoke gaining the attention of the couple.

"Oh my. What a lovely couple. Do you want me to take your photographs? I am a worker here. We click pictures for the people who want to take photographs." He said, being careful not to anger his Boss.

Aria thought that in places like these, sometimes many professional photographers were present to take pictures of the people in the capsule.

"Noah, let's take a pic together. We haven't taken one since this day started."

Noah smirked at her innocence. She had no idea that they had taken a lot of pictures without her knowledge.

"Okay, sure."

"Lovely. Now if both of you would come closer." The guard motioned for them to come closer.

Noah moved closer to Aria.

"Still close." The guard said focusing his camera.

Noah took another step towards her. This time their shoulders were touching each other.

"No no. There is something missing." The guard said. Noah immediately understood what he was trying to do.

"What?" Aria asked confused.

Noah put his arm over her shoulder and pulled her close to him. Aria looked at him in surprise and the guard captured this exact moment.

"Perfect." He commented, making Aria and Noah to look at him. He clicked another picture this time and looked at it.

"You both look so perfect together." He praised the couple. Aria blushed at the compliment and Noah gave the guard a nod of approval, making the guard sigh in relief. He had somehow pushed his death day further.

After thirty minutes of the ride, Noah and Aria got off and walked towards his car.

"So, where are we going now?" Aria asked expectantly. Unbeknownst to her, she was looking forward to their next destination. Accompanying Noah in visiting places in London had indeed made her day very interesting.

"Next we are going to have dinner."

"Okay."

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After half an hour, Noah and Aria were having their dinner in a small inn. Aria had expected him to take her to an extravagant place for dinner, So, she was surprised at seeing the small cafe type restaurant.

"You'll love the food here." Noah had assured her looking at her doubtful face and true to his words the food was delicious.

"Umm, this is so delicious." Aria moaned in delight. She was chewed on her spaghetti bolognese while Noah looked at her. Some bolognese sauce was stuck on her lips. It made Noah want to lick it off her lips. The sight was were alluring. His Adam's apple bobbed. Yet, he controlled himself and took a tissue. He carefully wiped her lips. His actions made Aria's heart skip a beat. Her face became red at once. She lowered her head and started to eat her food at a faster pace. Noah laughed inwardly looking at her red cheeks. He knew he was affecting her. He was slowing crawling into her heart.

They finished their dinner, talking about random things. And Aria too realized that she was enjoying Noah's company.

"So, how did you like today?" Noah asked after they had finished their food.

"It was very good, Noah. I enjoyed it a lot."

"Me too."

"Thank you so much," Aria said. She had clearly forgotten that few minutes back, she was actually flustered.

"Anytime Lady," Noah said in a deep voice.

"So, we are good to go?" Aria asked, picking up her bag.

"Yes," Noah said, getting up.

They drove along the roads of London street. There was still some time for the clock to strike 10. Aria noticed a small ice cream stall.

"Noah stop." Noah pressed on the breaks at once.

"What happened Aria?" He was confused. 'Why did she ask him to stop suddenly?'

"Let's have some ice cream," Aria said and hopped off the car. She ran to the ice cream vendor without waiting for Noah. She ushered him to come fast as she gave her order.

"What flavor do you want?" Aria asked him as soon as he approached her.

"I don't eat ice cream," Noah said at once.

"What?"

"Yes."

"Okay then give me my ice cream." She told the vendor, while Noah gave him the money.

After five minutes, they were inside the car, driving back to the hotel where Aria was staying.

"Noah, have a taste. This is so good." Aria held her spoon in front of him. Noah was about to reject her offer. He did not like ice creams at all. However, he got an idea and before she could withdraw her hand, he had eaten the ice cream.

"You were right. This ice cream is indeed delicious." Noah said with a satisfied smile. He had only eaten it because she had eaten from the same spoon before feeding him. However, after tasting it he found it to be quite appetizing.

'Did we kiss indirectly just now?' Noah wondered, while his heart was dancing in glee.

Aria blinked twice looking at the empty spoon and dug into the bowl before taking a bite. She then held the next scoop for Noah, which he ate without hesitation.

This continued until the bowl was empty. By then, they had reached the hotel.

"Thanks a lot Noah for making my day wonderful," Aria said when both of them were standing at the entrance.

"Not a problem. All the best for the conference." Noah said, giving her a smile.

Aria stared at him for a few seconds, before realizing that she was looking at him dazedly. she cleared her throat.

"Goodnight Noah."

"Goodnight Aria."

Noah waited until Aria entered the hotel and then he drove off.

Aria plopped on her bed as soon as she entered her room. She reminisced her entire day. Her heart fluttered thinking about Noah.

'Wow. He is so good. He was so sweet to me. I am so attracted to him.'

But, suddenly she got up and said out loud.

"I am attracted to him."