She was confused by his words.
Roy stared at her and explained, "You said that I just enjoy the process of conquering you, so why not let me conquer you without obstruction? Perhaps I will grow tired someday. But if you keep declining me, I will think you are playing the game of cat and mouse with me, and I will be more eager to conquer your heart than ever."
Cassie opened her mouth out of shock and blinked her eyes since she thought he was unreasonable.
"I have been stubborn since my childhood, and I will try my best to get anything that I want. So if you don't promise to be my girlfriend, I will badger you every day until you get married." Roy puckered his mouth into a smile and continued, "But, in fact, you won't get married soon. And even if you are willing to marry a man you don't love, I think it is better for you to try to be with me for a period. What do you think?"
"You...you are talking nonsense."
"I am sure your parents will arrange a blind date for you soon." Roy was persistent, and his brain also ran fast. "You are Irish's best friend, so you must know how painful it is to be forced to accept the blind date."
This reminded Cassie that Irish did tell her about it. Irish was perturbed and asked for her advice, while at the same time, she was also worried about Irish since she perceived her best friend was in a bad mood because of the arranged blind date.
There was a light flickering in Roy's eyes since he saw that Cassie had been silent for a long time, and he seemed to see the hope of victory, so he continued to persuade her. "But if you choose to be with me, your parents won't force you to do that. And I don't mind you taking me as an excuse."
"No." Cassie still felt it was weird and then shook her head, "I don't love you, and it is unfair to you. What's more, I don't want to consider my marriage."
"I just hope you can give me a chance to date you. And it doesn't matter, even if you don't acknowledge that I am your boyfriend. Can you promise me this way?" He uttered sincerely.
Cassie stared at his eyes, which were full of passion, and she felt her heart was hit by something. Her mouth was slightly open, but she didn't know what to say.
"Be with me, please." He asked again.
Cassie was hesitant, licking her lips after a moment, and then said, "Well, but you can't interrupt my private affairs." She didn't hope he would badger her anymore, and just as he said, if he wanted to enjoy the process of conquering her, then she could satisfy his request. Perhaps he would get tired soon and then disappear from her life.
Hearing this, Roy felt that there was a ray of light in front of him, and his eyes were filled with joy. He tightened his hands, holding her shoulders," Cassie, did you promise me just now?"
"You...you have to promise me first that you wouldn't interfere with my private affairs, and then I will promise you." She endured the pain from her shoulders and replied.
Roy hastily loosened his hand when he saw Cassie frowning and realized he held her too hard. But he was eager to touch her, so he cuddled her gently and tried to repress his great joy, making his promise immediately. "Don't worry. I won't do anything you don't like."
Cassie looked at him and still felt weird.
She had only been in contact with Fredrick for so many years, and all the logic and habits of love were in line with Fredrick's character. But now, she had to face another man who she didn't love, but he endowed her with the right to life which made her feel strange. But she couldn't figure out the weird emotions, which made her even more confused.
Roy was totally different from Fredrick, especially in character, and Fredrick wouldn't say this to her.
After thinking for a while, Cassie hastily explained, "No, no, no. You don't have to change anything for me, and I also won't interfere with your life. Do you understand me?"
Roy was so pleased, and he ignored her words completely, so he just nodded and replied directly. "Yes."
"Really? Isn't it difficult to understand?" Cassie was unsure if he understood her because she also didn't know what she was talking about.
Roy was grinning from ear to ear, staring at her, and said softly, "Now, you are my girlfriend."
She thought for a while and nodded silently.
And at this moment, she finally understood why she would feel weird because it was like a bargain in the supermarket. But, to be honest, his way of courtship completely subverted her opinion toward love. She thought love should be natural, like a running river, instead of setting the tune with one beat of the gong.
Roy showed a big smile and then held her into his arms excitedly; that shocked her since she didn't expect he would act like this. "Roy, I can't breathe."
"I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I am just too pleased." He hastily loosened his hands while Cassie tried her best to manage a weak smile at him because she was still not accustomed to the sudden changes of having a boyfriend from Fredrick to Roy.
"Well, what about I invite you for dinner?" Roy asked cautiously because he was afraid that he would scare her.
She hesitated for a while and then nodded, saying, "Okay. But let me invite you to dinner instead; after all, you saved my life, and I have to thank you."
Roy held her shoulders again and said softly, "Cassie, don't say like this. You are my girlfriend, so I must take care of you. What's more, how can I let a woman pay for the meal?"
Hearing this, Cassie was about to speak but bit back her words.
"If you really want to extend appreciation to me, then try your best to be accustomed to being with me, okay?" He sincerely told her.
Cassie's heart seemed to be tightened while hearing him say that. It seemed that there was no room for negotiation. She clenched her hands and suddenly recalled Irish's words about Roy. She has no choice but to agree.