A Successful Career After Divorce

Candy? Ranita was still wondering about the candy when her chin was firmly grasped.

Brendon lowered his head and kissed her.

His lips and tongue brushed against hers, gently, as if savoring a sweet berry.

Ranita realized that she was his candy.

How embarrassing!

“Don’t do this,” Ranita thought Brendon had fallen from his pedestal; he used to be so aloof, but now he was acting so childish.

“Eat your noodles.”

Brendon chuckled softly, “Then why are you holding me so tightly?”

It was only then that Ranita noticed she was still clinging to his neck, her body nestled in his arms.

“Uh… sorry!” Ranita struggled to pull away, but Brendon held her close and kissed the corner of her mouth, “Holding you doesn’t stop me from eating.”

Ranita felt extremely embarrassed.

“Brendon… stop messing around!” She paused, tugging at his hand, trying to put some distance between them, “Focus on eating and stop thinking about nonsense.”

Brendon said nothing, just looked at her with a low laugh.

“What are you laughing at?!” Ranita felt uneasy under his gaze, “Hurry up and eat before the noodles get cold!”Material © NôvelDrama.Org.

Only then did Brendon release her, but he instructed, “Sit next to me. Don’t run away.”

Ranita nodded eagerly.

Watching Brendon take a few bites, she leaned in expectantly and asked, “How is it? Does it taste okay?”

Ranita hadn’t cooked in a long time; her skills had become quite rusty. She wasn’t sure how it turned out!

It wasn’t that Ranita didn’t want to cook; she was just too busy to make meals. Besides, Ayaan was used to Slovenian cuisine, which she couldn’t prepare.

“It’s delicious!” Brendon nodded, his eyes sincere, “It tastes great. I really like it.”

Brendon ate heartily, finishing the bowl of noodles quickly and even drinking half of the soup.

Feeling immensely satisfied by his appreciation, Ranita’s vanity was greatly fulfilled.

“Is it really that good? I’ll cook for you again next time. Ayaan never likes my noodles.”

Ranita noticed Brendon pause for a moment.

“You’re so busy; it’s better not to!” He hesitated before holding her fingers gently and said, “Cooking isn’t good for your skin.”

“I’ll cook for you whenever I get the chance! Let me clean up the dishes; you go rinse your mouth.” Ranita gathered the dishes and headed to the kitchen.

As she poured out the soup, she impulsively took a sip and almost spat it out.

Why is it so salty?!

The taste wasn’t great at all, yet Brendon ate it with such relish. He really went out of his way!

Ranita peeked out and saw Brendon gulping down water. It seemed it really was quite salty!

“What’s wrong?” Brendon noticed her and put down his cup, “Leave the dishes there; I’ll wash them later!”

Ranita felt guilty and quickly shook her head, “It’s nothing! Just two bowls; I’ll wash them quickly…”

She hurriedly pulled her head back, but soon felt a warm chest against her back. Brendon hugged her from behind, his face nuzzling her ear as he whispered softly, “Ranita, thank you.”

“Thank me for what?” Ranita couldn’t help but ask, “It was really salty; why didn’t you say anything?”

Brendon chuckled softly, “It wasn’t salty; it tasted fine.”

“Fine? You’re just lying to me. I tasted it; I added too much salt. I’m sorry!” Ranita apologized and heard him laugh even more joyfully. He teased her, “Did you sneak a sip of my leftover soup?!”