Chapter 416 - You're Intoxicating

In the dark theater, Ethan Lee's long fingers gently skimmed through the seat to reach Xia Ruo Lan's hand. Her body jerked at the contact, and she turned to glance at Ethan Lee.

Ethan Lee's face under the dim lights had a softness to it that was rarely seen. Xia Ruo Lan was itching to caress him. The man's chiseled chin, his jawline, his temples, his thin lips and dark brows, his straight nose and his ears that were slightly pink due to him suddenly feeling abashed which was a rather odd sight to see. Xia Ruo Lan's heart fluttering.

Unable to believe that she was living her dream, Xia Ruo Lan bit her inner cheek to confirm and grimaced in pain. It was real. She wasn't dreaming!

The man Xia Ruo Lan loved and craved for over a decade was now beside her, she can see him closely, she can touch him as she likes, she can feel his warmth on her. For Xia Ruo Lan, it was an indescribably sweet feeling that couldn't be put into words.

"Xia Ruo Lan?!"

Waving his hand in front of a dazed Xia Ruo Lan, Ethan Lee hushedly called out to her.

"Wha.. What?"

Snapping out of her trance, Xia Ruo Lan blinked at Ethan Lee spluttering with a lost expression.

"Let's go.. It's not at all entertaining, I feel so sleepy.."

Grasping her wrist, Ethan Lee mildly tugged at Xia Ruo Lan while his black pools darted at the huge screen disinterestedly. He even faked a yawn to show that he was bored out of his wits.

"Oh! I'll take you upstairs then, you can sleep there.. You look tired as well!"

Carefully observing Ethan Lee's handsome face that had faint dark circles underneath his bewitching pools of black, Xia Ruo Lan gave a thought before nodding her head. Her soft gaze pitiful.

"Hmm.. Okay, that's a great idea.."

Creasing his perfectly dark brows, Ethan Lee deliberated inwardly for a beat before flashing a bright smile in affirmation. Xia Ruo Lan heaved a secret sigh seeing him agree with a grin.

Realizing that they weren't alone, Xia Ruo Lan cocked her head to the front where Adrian and Su Yin were seated. Frightened out of her wits end, Su Yin was shivering as she closed her eyes and ears.

"But what about.."

Sceptical, Xia Ruo Lan gazed into Ethan Lee's dark pools as she trailed off.

"Don't disturb them! Let them watch the movie.. We can join them later!"

Smiling, Ethan Lee wrapped his arm around Xia Ruo Lan's shoulder, pulling her to the exit.

In the corridor, Aunt Yu was awashed by waves of startlement upon seeing Xia Ruo Lan bring Ethan Lee upstairs where her bedroom was located. Suddenly, her eyes widened with realization and she covered her mouth with her palm.

Laughing silently, Aunt Yu made her way to the kitchen.

"You sure you want to sleep in my room? There's a guest room which is rather clean.."

Facing her bedroom's locked door, Xia Ruo Lan vocalized holding the doorknob in hesitation. Her gaze filled with uncertainty moved to Ethan Lee.

"Nah! I'm cool.."

Shrugging his shoulders, Ethan Lee said in an impassive manner, intercepting Xia Ruo Lan midsentence.

An iffy Xia Ruo Lan eyed Ethan Lee for any misgivings, after a beat of silence she gave up and turned to open the door. Behind her, Ethan Lee had a triumphant smile that was as dazzling as the man himself.

Upon entering the luxuriously decorated bedroom, Ethan Lee's curious gaze surveyed each and every corner making Xia Ruo Lan's heart beat frantically. This is the first time that a man has ever stepped foot inside her bedroom, and Xia Ruo Lan was going berserk. She was going crazy in her head!

Her palms clammy, Xia Ruo Lan clenched and unclenched her hands nervously while Ethan Lee was enthusiastically scanning through the space.

Standing in the middle of the room, Xia Ruo Lan felt her knees go weak before a hand abruptly pulled her. With a swerve Xia Ruo Lan fell right into the man's hard chest and onto the big bed. A shreik escaped Xia Ruo Lan's pink lips, and her big black eyes went round in shock.

"Nice, your bed is really comfortable!"

Encircling his arm around Xia Ruo Lan's waist, Ethan Lee vocalized making her blush a deep crimson. He'd ensnared her close to him, almost making it impossible for her to breathe.

".. Eth.. Ethan! Wha.. What are you doing..?"

Raising her head with much difficulty, Xia Ruo Lan quizzed in a low stutter. Her heart beating vigorously inside her chestnut.

"I'm sleepy.. Lend me your body to use as a pillow!"

Flipping, Ethan Lee propped his head on Xia Ruo Lan's soft body, trapping her in his embrace, feigning sleep. Subconsciously, Xia Ruo Lan reached to tousle Ethan Lee's hair, rubbing his head soothingly, and an adorable smile crept up her pink lips. Xia Ruo Lan was blissed out in that moment.

"You're really planning to make me sleep, eh?"

Whipping his head up, Ethan Lee had a lazy smirk dancing about his lips as he glared at Xia Ruo Lan inquiringly, his words full of teasing. Her heart skipped a palpable beat.

Trailing an indefinite path of temptation, Ethan Lee's calloused palms skimmed Xia Ruo Lan's bare torso under her blue crop top, tickling her. Her long satiny white skirt wriggled upwards, revealing Xia Ruo Lan's toned legs with every move of her struggle under the man. Xia Ruo Lan found herself anticipating Ethan Lee's next move with bated breath.

"I missed your scent.. It's intoxicating, Xia Ruo Lan, you're intoxicating!"

Nuzzling his nose in the crook of Xia Ruo Lan's neck, Ethan Lee whispered in ragged breath.

"I.. I love you Ethan.."

Meeting the man's urgent thrusts, Xia Ruo Lan raspily breathed, with her gaze fixated on him, in between her moans.

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Present.

Faced with Su Yin's blazing glare, Adrian's laughter ceased at once as he clamped his mouth shut. Furious, Su Yin parted her lips to lash out at him.

"Aaaaahhhhhhh.....!!! Aaahhh!"

Just as Su Yin was about to blast Adrian, a shrill scream resounded from the speakers followed by her own. It was ear-piercingly loud. Scared to death, Su Yin leapt into the man's embrace without sparing a thought, forgetting all about her anger.

Huddled in Adrian's chest, Su Yin was trembling uncontrollably, her big eyes squeezed shut.

Looking down at the head full of hair that was glued to his body, Adrian smiled to himself while his hand reached to help Su Yin up. His soothing voice brushed past her ears.

"It's okay, it's okay.. I'm here!"

Brushing the thin strands of hair sticking to Su Yin's damp face, Adrian leaned to press a lingering kiss on her forehead to alleviate her fright.

With ease, Su Yin's eyelids fluttered close on their own, her drumming heart calming under Adrian's pacifying touch.

"Let's.. Let's get out of here!"

After a beat of calming silence between them, Su Yin suddenly shivered in Adrian's arms when an eerie shriek was heard. She desperately pulled his shirt as she said in a frantic tone.

"Okay, come.."

Nodding, Adrian enfolded the docile looking Su Yin who was initially ready to lash out at him, in his arms as they moved to the exit.

As they passed through the many seats, the pair weren't the least bit surprised to find that their surroundings were empty with no signs of Ethan Lee, Xia Ruo Lan, Sera or Lucifer.