We're in front of a five star hotel but Master Jin wouldn't let go of my hand. I'm so embarrassed because other people are watching whatever is happening. Master Jin is pulling me along with him and is moving towards an elevator door inside the hotel's reception.
As soon as we're in the elevator and the doors are shut, I let out a sigh of relief and Master Jin chuckles. "You should get used to it." He says.
"It's not easy. I don't like being the center of attention." I tell him.
"It's going to be fine. You have me next to you don't you?"
I look up at him and smile, but instead of seeing Master Jin smiling back at me, something flares deep in his eyes and he starts giving me a different kind of look.
"What's wrong?" I ask as I blink, trying to understand why he's looking at me like that. "Is something wrong?" I'm clueless until I feel him snaking an arm around my waist. He pulls me closer, his chest rising and falling so fast.
"I'm going to continue what we started in the car." He says as he quickly leans in to kiss me but I put my palm in between to stop his mouth from touching mine.
"There's a CCTV camera in here." I warn as Master Jin groans with dissatisfaction.
He glares at the CCTV before he reluctantly pull away from me anyway. I want to chuckle at the way he looks so cute when he makes that kind of face.
The doors of the elevator opens up and we step out. I'm wearing a backless green dress and my hair is styled with perfect curls but the moment we enter into the entrance of the hotel's restaurant, I'm suddenly feeling out of place like I don't belong here. It looks so freaking huge and expensive.
"Are you still uncomfortable?" Master Jin says next to me, cocking his head and observing my reaction.
I shrug and try to pretend like I'm not that surprised or nervous at all. "No, why will I be uncomfortable when you're here next to me?" I wink at him playfully.
Master Jin clears his throat. "Don't try too hard. I know you're not used to eating in places like this." He gives me a sly smile. "Because you've never dated anyone rich before."
Is he seriously rubbing it in my face? I know he's trying to tease me but I won't give in so easily. I make sure no one is looking as I pinch him on the thigh. "What are you talking about? Of course I have dated before." I lie. "I've had rich boyfriends even before I met you."
Master Jin rubs his thigh as he glares up and down at me with a small frown on his face. He looks a little bit irritated as he pulls a chair out for me. "Sit. I don't need to hear about your past boyfriends."
I almost laugh out at his reaction, but I stop myself because we're in a five star restaurant. I don't want to look silly so I try to sit with grace and act ladylike just like the women in the restaurant. I fix my gaze on Master Jin as he pulls the chair on the opposite end and sit himself. Immediately we all sat, a waitress walks up towards our table and hands us the menu each.
After looking through the first part of the list, I shrug and close the menu. "I will eat anything you order." To be honest, I don't know what to pick because the list is too complicated.
"Are you sure?" Master Jin ask, his eyes shifting from the menu to my face. "You will eat anything I order?"
I shake my head. "Yes. Except sea food."
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About an hour ago, we finished eating lunch with Master Jin in the five star restaurant we went to. The driver then brought us to our next destination which is this place. It's an empty park with not a single person moving around so far. I never asked about it but I have a feeling that Master Jin rented the whole place just for the two of us. By now, I'm almost sure that spending money is on the list of his top three favorite hobbies.
I'm sitting by the edge of a fountain, my eyes fixed on the beautiful fireworks being shot into the sky. I can feel Master Jin's eyes staring next to me and I smile to myself. I'm happy to be able to experience the joy of having someone in love with you sitting right next to you and staring at you.
Master Jin was right. I've never dated anyone rich before. This is the first time someone has taken me out on a date like this and I'm all over the moon. But he doesn't have to know it or he'll tease me forever. I'm allowed to have a little bit of pride too aren't I?
"So have you ever tried something with your past boyfriends?"
My head snaps towards his side. I can't believe he's still thinking about the lie I told him. Does it really bother him?
"You don't really want to know." I say. "We all have a past and you've had mistresses as well." He's not the only one with feelings. "There's nothing we can do to change that."
"I agree." He sighs. "It doesn't matter. It's just irritating when I imagine you with another man. I can't stand those thoughts but you're right. We all have our past and it shouldn't matter anymore."
Silence falls between us. I'm contemplating whether to tell him the truth that I've never actually dated anyone before. But maybe that's not necessary. If he truly loves me, he should be able to overlook the past and the thoughts of me with another person. Just like I'm willing to accept his past. The fact that he's had mistresses before.
I'm lost in my own thoughts until Master Jin's movement brings back my attention. I look to the side and see him lowering himself on one knee. Before I can ask him what he's doing, he brings out a tiny box from his pocket and opens it right before my eyes. I'm skeptical as I glare down at the shiny ring sitting inside the box. All of a sudden, I feel like I can't breathe anymore. I'm beginning to hyperventilate as Master Jin say the words loud and clear:
"Marry Me, Hana."
I'm standing frozen, my heartbeat too loud and scary. I feel like my heart is failing.
Master Jin is still kneeling and waiting for my answer, but all I can do is shake my head positively to let him know I want to. A teardrop falls out the corner of my eye as I watch him takes my hand and slips the ring onto my finger. It's a perfect fit just for me. I'm so happy and confused at the same time. I don't know the proper thing to do other than to break out into a sob.
Master Jin stands back up, his arms pulling me into a hug. "I love you Hana." He whispers into my ear and hugs me more tightly. "I promise I will cherish and protect you for the rest of our lives. I love you with all my heart."
"I love you too." I manage to reply despite how disintegrated my voice sounded. What is happening feels so new and very different from what normally happens in my day to day life. I wish the feeling will last for years to come. I wish everything will be alright and no more attacks on the Dante estate. Because the estate has become a home to me too.