Chapter 201 - Tricks To Winning A Woman's Heart

After Mia left, Jaclyn looked at John and revealed a cheeky smile. "You like her, don't you?" she asked nosily.

Women generally liked the idea of romance and love, hence why so many books, movies, and TV shows were based on that genre. So, the scene in front of Jaclyn was like a real-life romance for her. John was like a hero, saving his damsel without asking anything back in return; secretly watching over her and admiring her. This was the type of male lead that everyone woman wanted. Most importantly, he was technically a doctor...and a CEO of his own clinic...

Was he cold and dominating as well?

The man smiled at Jaclyn warmly and replied, "We're just friends."

Jaclyn shook her head and sighed. Nope, he wasn't cold and dominating. He was the type of guy that friend-zoned himself. What a shame.

"Don't worry, I'll help you get out of the friend zone," Jaclyn offered.

John looked at Jaclyn and sighed. What was she thinking? He honestly treated Mia as a friend - nothing else. But, if trying to matchmake him with Mia took Jaclyn's mind off her addiction, then he didn't mind playing along.

"How do you plan on doing that?" he asked.

"I need to teach you a few tricks that always work on women." Jaclyn stood up, placed her hands behind her back and started pacing the room like an expert. She had watched her fair share of Korean dramas; she knew what she was talking about, right?

Wrong! Jaclyn actually had no real-life experience with relationsh.i.p.s. After all, real-life never compared to the dramas that she watched. She had gone on many dates, but she had yet to find the perfect man. However, she didn't realize that the perfect man did not exist because she had set unrealistic standards.

"Trick #1: the back-hug!" Jaclyn started. "It's when a man approaches a woman from behind and hugs her. It feels safe and domineering at the same time. You need to try it on Mia, even if it's an indirect hug like reaching for something from behind her, it's going to get those butterflies going..."

John nodded his head with amus.e.m.e.nt. How was that romantic? It sounded completely creepy to him. Like something that a stalker would do.

"Trick #2: kabedon!" Jaclyn smiled excitedly.

John looked at the woman with confusion. "Kabedon?" he asked. It sounded like some weird fetish or kinky s.e.x position. Was she about to suggest he commit a crime?

"Yes, kabedon. It's a Japanese term that literally means hitting a wall," Jaclyn explained.

John raised an eyebrow as he imagined himself randomly hitting a wall in front of Mia and Mia cheering for him. Was this a show of strength in Asia? He didn't get it.

Jaclyn saw the confusion on John's face and further explained, "In the world of romance, it's when a man pins a woman to the wall. It's both impulsive and s.e.xy!"

John nodded even though he didn't actually agree. If he did something like that, Mia would probably file a restraining order against him!

"Trick #3!" Jaclyn announced proudly when she noticed the man was seriously listening to her.

John stared into Jaclyn's eyes. The first two tricks were already enough to throw him in jail, what other suggestions did she have?

"The forced kiss!"

John sighed on the inside. This did not sound good. 

"While she is talking or not expecting it, suddenly lean over and kiss her on the lips. If she tries to push you away, wrap your arms around her and pull her closer until she gives up," Jaclyn said with a dreamy look in her eyes.

John's eyes opened wide in shock. Was this woman's dream guy a pervert?

"If those three don't work, I have some optional tricks," Jaclyn continued.

"You have optional tricks too?" John asked in surprise.

Jaclyn nodded. "For example, you could tie her shoelace when it's undone, grab her hand when she's crossing the road, wipe away her tears when she cries, lean her head on your shoulder when she's tired, buy her medicine when she's sick..."

John shook her head. This woman was living in a fantasy...

...

After an amazing morning at Neuschwanstein Castle, Halia and Jackson returned to the city center of Munich, just in time for lunch.

Ernst dropped the couple at a famous garden and ended his services there.

"Thank you for taking good care of us this morning," Halia said as she shook the middle-aged man's hand.

"It was my pleasure," the man said as he tipped his hat and returned to his white Mercedes. "I wish you a long and loving marriage," he smiled before he left.

After the white Mercedes disappeared around a corner, Jackson held onto Halia's hand and started leading her into the garden.

"I specifically asked Ernst to drop us off here because I heard these gardens are beautiful in spring," he said.

They were at the English Garden in Munich, one of the largest urban parks in the world and it was free to the public.

As Halia and Jackson strolled through the garden, they admired the lush green trees and the colorful blooming flowers. For a public park, it was extremely well maintained. Every hedge was pruned and manicured, and every flower received the perfect amount of water to flourish. There were even ducks and swans in the pond in the middle.

"I really like it here," Halia said as she took in a deep breath of fresh spring air.

"I really like you," Jackson replied dotingly.

Halia pinched the man on the nose and placed a kiss on his lips. From the moment they had first met, this was pretty much their first official date. 

"Are you hungry?" he suddenly asked as they reached the middle of the garden.

Halia nodded her head as she checked the time. She had been having so much fun that she didn't even realize it was already 1pm. 

But, they were in the middle of a huge park, where were they to find food? Did they have to walk all the way back out again?

Jackson smiled as he looked at a sign that said Chinese Tower and started following in the direction that it was pointing.

Halia furrowed her brows in confusion, why were they going to a Chinese Tower? Weren't they from China? Why did they go halfway around the world to look at something that they had plenty of at home? Most importantly, weren't they getting food?

But, just as Halia thought this, the tower came into view and she realized what was happening. 

Around the tower were rows and rows of tables and right under the tower was a live traditional German band. Next to the tables were a few stores selling beer and food including pork knuckle and all different kinds of German sausages.

Halia smiled with excitement as her stomach grumbled.

It was a traditional beer garden!