Chapter 217 - 217 Dinner With Elise

October sank deeper into her seat with a blank look. The energy in her felt like drained and almost nonexistent. 

'I've never talked like that so harshly to anyone. I also never talked that long to someone outside of the company.'

A deep sigh escaped October's lips. She tucked her hair behind her ear before giving her temples a massage.

Lexus noticed her actions from his peripheral view while he drove away from the Park Mansion. Worry filled his heart and showed on his furrowed brows. He went to reach out free hand and held October's hand then rubbed his thumb in a circular motion on the back of her hand.

"Are you okay? Do you want us to go to the hospital?" He asked, feeling distressed at how October was looking somber. She also appeared a little pale and tired. 

October looked at her hand that was securely wrapped around his. She can feel his warmth laced with tenderness and care. She looked up to see the side of his face. It was so perfect that there was no imperfection in him. 

Noticing the lack of response from October, Lexus took a quick glance at her only to see her in a daze while staring wide-eyed at him. He chuckled lightly and his eyes glittered dazzlingly at the light of the sun. 

"Wifey, you are looking so hard at me with predatory eyes. Am I that delicious in your eyes that you are starting to drool?" Lexus teased her with a smirk on his face. The light tone in his voice lifted up the heavy pressure and gloomy atmosphere that shrouded around October. 

October blinked her eyes, waking up from her daze. Then his words started to sink into her and her face visibly darkened and the corner of her lip twitched. 

In a feat of rush anger and embarrassment, October tugged at the their intwined hands and bit at the back of Lexus' hand.

"Wah!" He let out a startled yelp. His ocean blue eyes turned to October, wide and filled with shock. He did not expect that she would suddenly bit him. But seeing her looking at him with an annoyed look while chomping on his hand, it was rather cute. 

Laughter errupted from him. He was truly amused at this.

"Okay, okay. I'm sorry for teasing you. I won't do it again." Lexus was still chuckling and his eyes were sparkling in mirth. 

October harrumphed at him and turned her head toward the window on her side. She does not want to look at him. Still, there was no denying that her face was blushing.

"Hey. Look at me." He called but October ignored him. Helpless, he only bitterly smiled to himself. Well, at least he was still holding her hand, a sign that she was not that annoyed or angry at him.

The two drove toward the restaurant of October's choice, Nine Pagodas. This was the place where October and Elise agreed to meet, together with Lexus of course. 

After a 20-minute drive, October and Lexus finally arrived at the front of the restaurant. Lexus parked the car on the side. As soon as the car stopped, he swiftly took off his seatbelt and trapped October.

"What?" October frowned, feigning anger. Still, her head was on the side, not wanting to look at Lexus.

Lexus chuckled at the cuteness of October. The more she act like this, the more he wanted to gobble her up. His eyes darkened and a smile full of mischief was on his face, releasing a roguish air.

All of a sudden, October found herself getting pulled toward Lexus. Instantly, her nose was assaulted with his minty pine fragrance that she had grown to love. But before she could think much, his lips came crashing on her with tumultuous passion. 

It came to her strong yet also gentle and sweet. Fortunately, this did not take long as Lexus stopped his assault then smirked with eyes turning into slits as he admired the glassy eyes of October with her lips red, wet, and slightly parted and cheeks tinted with pink. 

October realized that Lexus had just made his way on her again. She was so embarrassed that she covered the smug face of Lexus with both hands, did not want to see his piercing gaze that seemed to see the depths of her soul. Her eyes turned sharp.

"You are getting more cheeky and shameless." She grumbled before pushing him away from him. She then went to get out of the car without waiting for Lexus to open it for her. It was not that she was really angry or anything, she just want to get a little space and calm her pounding heart. 

Lexus let out a low chuckle before getting out of the car himself. Naturally, he went to her and intertwined their hands as if it was the most natural thing to do. Just as he was about to say something, he was pulled by October toward the front door of the restaurant.

It did not take long before Lexus and October sat on the seats they had reserved beforehand. It seemed like Elise was running late but October and Lexus was not bothered with it. They really did not care. 

Thinking that it would be better to order their food while waiting for Elise, October took the liberty of doing so and also thoughtfully ordered food that Elise would surely love. 

"October!" A cheerful cry of Elise sounded. It was so loud that it echoed in every corner of the restaurant.

All eyes turned to look at Elise. They all looked at her very unfavorably but Elise only smiled brightly as she walked toward the table where October and Lexus was sitting. Clearly, she acted as if she was not bothered by the gazes she was receiving by the other customers in the restaurant. 

"Elise." October called standing up to welcome Elise. She saw her last on her wedding but they were not able to talk at that time. 

Despite not seeing each other for some time, October felt a closeness in Elise and she was not at all that cold to her as she usually was on others. This only showed that she has some affection for Elise.

Elise walked fast and pounced on October. She hugged her friend so tight and a wide smile was plastered on her face. It was evident that she was really happy in seeing October too. 

"I missed you so much!" She said, her voice trembling as if she was about to cry.

October patted the back of Elise as warmth flashed across her eyes. "I missed you too. But first, calm down and let's sit down."

Elise giggled at this comment and pulled off of October. "Still as composed and calm as usual, I see."

Elise giggled again. She then adjusted herself and brazenly looked at the man silently sitting on the chair next to October's. Her eyes brightened in shock before turning into playfulness. 

She poked October's arm playfully while wiggling her brows at her, "You really hit the jackpot this time, October. Tch, tch, tch. How could you just go and marry without telling me about the details. I felt betrayed, you know."

Elise sat on her chair across the couple with a pout and arms crossed her c.h.e.s.t. She was taken aback by how large October leaped in her relationship. What was more shocking was her partner, the one and only notorious CEO of Heaven Company, Lexus Song.