Chapter 56 - Ch. 56 Declan's Mission

Declan has a mission of his own, which is to make Kaylee smile. Somehow whatever he did always made the girl bow her head and look away. It seemed the girl often avoided his gaze and preferred to stare at other things except him.

Kaylee did smile at him, but it was not a hearty smile that comes from the heart. Even if the girl would smile at him, he couldn't see it clearly, considering the girl lowered her head too much to the point he lost count.

Hence, his brain worked hard to make the scared bunny get used to his presence and smile at him freely without resistance.

Who would have thought, just by giving a suggestion to improve the girl's orchestra group play, Kaylee showed him the sweetest smile.

For a moment, Declan barely managed to keep his hand for himself and was eager to taste the girl's seductive pink lips, but he managed to restrain himself. This girl looked like a rabbit who would run away immediately if he was too aggressive. Declan had to get this girl accustomed to their closeness so that she would have no opening to escape from him.

Declan wasn't lying when he announced he falls in love with his little lover more and more with each meeting they had. Every time Kaylee showed a different expression, it made his desire to monopolize this girl even bigger.

Until this day, he never knew that he would want to monopolize someone to the point he wished to lock her up in his house so no one would steal her away.

And today, the girl smiled very sweetly and broadly at him while saying thank you. Her black pearl eyes glowed like a glittering star at night while talking to him.

This made Declan almost unable to hold back, and when the girl asked about the acceleration of their relationship, the man's patience line was snapped. He couldn't help but take advantage of his teasing to lure this bunny into his trap.

"Besides, love. There is one thing you should know that I am holding back."

"Wh... What?"

Declan deliberately didn't answer her question right away, but instead, he glanced at the table where a pair of lovers were making out. This time he didn't rent the entire room because he wanted to make Kaylee comfortable with him.

This girl wasn't fond of being in the spotlights, but clearly, Kaylee seemed more comfortable being alone with him when she's in a crowded place. At least that's what he learned after going out with the girl twice.

Declan took a mental note on every date with her to find out the girl's habits, likes, and interests around them. He wanted to get to know this girl inside and out and also wanted her to know him.

Because of that, he did not answer right away and let Kaylee find out the answer for herself by looking at the lovers who considered the world belonged to them.

Declan glanced back at the girl to see what her expression was like. He could not hide his satisfied smile witnessing the girl's eyes rounded wide and blushing all over her face.

Her rose-like aroma was intoxicating, and the skin on her face was smooth and made him want to touch it. Without realizing it, his face moved closer to enjoy the sweet scent of the girl.

He didn't expect Kaylee to look back, and now their faces were facing each other with their noses touching.

Declan and Kaylee both could feel each other's breaths, and it seemed neither of them had any interest in breaking away. Since Kaylee was still frozen in place, Declan tilted his head slightly and moved further to bring his lips closer to the target he craved.

Kaylee gulped nervously, realized what the man was about to do, and without realizing it, she held her breath!

Her heart thundered like a raging sea wave in a storm. She felt her blood rush to her face, made her head feel dizzy.

While the gap between their lips was barely visible, Kaylee moved backward, suddenly deciding to give up. She felt that not only did her head feel hot, but her whole body was also burning as if she was in a sauna room.

Isn't it winter soon? Why is the room temperature hot here? Thought Kaylee in puzzlement while fanning herself by her hand.

Declan hid his disappointment when he saw Kaylee suddenly retreating, but he didn't say anything and straightened up again.

Fortunately, the waitress came to their rescue by bringing their food. Declan didn't mention the event of their near-kissing and struck up a new topic.

Little by little, Kaylee's nervousness faded, and she no longer thought about the most heart-thrilling scene a few minutes earlier.

Little did she know, Declan didn't plan to stop there. He almost tasted the tiny lips that had been the target of his eyes, and the girl gave him hope by not moving, only to crush it instantly by retreating in the last second.

But this time, Declan let the girl and returned to make Kaylee feel comfortable with him.

After finishing their dinner, Declan took Kaylee to a shopping mall to find a birthday present for Mister Black senior.

"Declan, what kind of gift does your father like?"

Declan smiled happily at that. At least Kaylee didn't call his father 'Mister Black' anymore, which meant that the girl had accepted him.

"Hm... He will like whatever you give."

"How can you be sure?"

"Because you are his future daughter-in-law." Declan never missed an opportunity to flirt with his little lover, only to see a blush fill Kaylee's pretty face.

"Declan, stop teasing me. I'm serious. I have no idea what to present."

Declan smiled with amusement with his satisfaction at the innocent and timid reaction of the adorable bunny. His right hand snaked around her waist to bring her closer to him. This small gesture was every day between lovers, but not for Kaylee!

So far, Declan has only held her hand and never hugged her. Now that Kaylee was used to holding hands, the man leveled up by embracing her waist!

Even though Kaylee was nervous to death and almost walked like a robot, the girl did not refuse him. Instead, she felt protected and safe in the man's arms.

Plus, Declan's distinctive masculine scent made her heart feel at peace. It was as if she was walking on the fluffy clouds accompanied by the beautiful butterflies that danced around her right now.

"My father is a watch fan. You could say he was a watch collector."

"Watches?" Kaylee decided to ignore her beating heart that seemed to skyrocket into space and focused more on looking for a birthday present. "Then, I know a suitable place." Kaylee broke free from Declan's embrace and took the man's hand to pull him toward a shop.

Declan smiled with satisfaction seeing Kaylee take his hand with her own initiative. That was an improvement, noted Declan to himself.

The two of them entered a store for the brand's watch most coveted by collectors around the world. They looked at the pane displaying various watches with great interest.

Kaylee tried to point to one of the clock models while looking at Declan with a questioning gaze. Declan frowned as if in thought, then shook his head slowly.

Then they walked to another storefront, and Kaylee did the same to ask Declan's opinion. Until they were in the fourth pane, a watch caught Kaylee's attention.

The watch was pitch black with white gold trimmings on the circle. There were also three minicircles in the center of the clock, like three holograms of a rotating clock wheel.

Kaylee pointed at the clock while looking hopeful at Declan, which received an agreement nod from the man. Her smile widened as Declan agreed to her choice without knowing that Declan had the urge to kiss her once again.

Patience, Declan. You don't want to make her run away.

"We want to take this one," Kaylee spoke to the clerk politely.

"Good choice, miss. This item just arrived, and the quantity is very limited." praising the clerk making Kaylee grin broadly.

They waited at the checkout counter, and Kaylee let the clerk stored her watch of choice in an elegant black box.

"I hope your father likes it."

"He will love it." was the soothing reply from the man.

"Thank you for helping me choose the prize."

"Hm. I've been helping you choose gifts as well as giving you advice on your group. Don't you want to give me something?"

Kaylee scratched her neck while laughing nervously. "What do you want?"

"Follow me."

Kaylee tilted her head in wonder but let the man take her hand for the umpteenth time and came out of this watch shop.

It wasn't long before they arrived at the women's clothing shop, making Kaylee wonder what they were doing here.

"I want you to wear my dress of choice on Saturday."

What??