The Lie

Oliver wanted to change the atmosphere so he suddenly asked Ava seriously, "Ava, what do you like about me?"

"I don't know. There are so many things that I like about you, like your soft hair, your deep dark eyes, thick eyebrows, your full lips then your broad shoulders, your six-pack abs..." Ava laughed and kept going on about his appearance.

Oliver smiled and said: "So like the others, you are also attracted by my looks?"

"Congratulations, that's it. You have got it right." Ava said jokingly.

"Then I am glad?"

"Glad! Why?"

"I'm glad because I'm handsome enough to make you like me."

Ava who was in a terrible mood suddenly felt amused by Oliver. She chuckled and said, "CEO Knight, please don't be a narcissist, OK?"

"Why didn't you ask me where I was tonight?" Oliver was holding the steering wheel with one hand. His eyes looked a bit sad and lonely at that moment.

"Because I want you to tell me yourself." Ava smiled and said quietly.

Oliver's hand on the steering wheel tightens a little. He thought the woman was really smart. She was waiting for him to tell her the truth. However, he couldn't tell her that, it will complicate things between them. They already had a fight yesterday now if he told her that he was with Kiara then they might end up having another fight.

"I was with Arvin, talking about the land." Oliver lied casually.

"Is it?" She smiled, obviously, she didn't believe him.

"Really."

"Wasn't the land KNIGHT International's property? What does it have to do with Arvin?" Ava asked lightly.

"Arvin wanted to invest in that land so we were discussing the terms," Oliver said without hesitation because what he just said was actually true.

The land he won from Ethan Smith in Vegas was a piece of jewel and many people had their eyes on it. When Arvin heard Oliver got the land he straightway offered to invest 500 million on that project, and because of that now he became the largest investor of the project after Oliver.

"Speaking of which, did Ethan Smith gave you the money?"

Oliver gave her a sly smile and said. "Can he avoid that? We made an agreement and it was bound by the law so he had no other choice but to give me the money. It just got into my account yesterday."

"What will you do with that piece of land?" Ava asked curiously.

The smile on Oliver's face got wider and he asked, "What would you do with it if it was yours?"

"Me? I don't know? I don't understand anything about business or land." Ava said shaking her head.

Oliver slowly stepped on the brake, changed the gear, and released the hand brake then said with a smile, "What to do with that land is up to you. I will do whatever you want."

"Very funny!" Ava knew that land was important to Oliver so obviously he was joking with her.

"What's so funny? I am not kidding." Oliver pulled Ava out of the car, held her hand, and walked toward the villa.

"Oliver, are you feeling ok? Do you even know what you are saying? Stop joking." Ava looked at Oliver worriedly, she thought he must be very tired that he doesn't even know what he was talking about.

Oliver's face was gentle and with a perfect arc on the corner of his mouth he fondly touched Ava's nose and said, "When did I ever joke with you?"

"You are crazy." Ava shook her head as they got inside the house.

All the lights were on and the villa was bright as day, the two people were finally at their home.

"You go and take a shower." Oliver touched Ava's cheek and said with a warm smile.

It was half-past ten. Mrs. Lee should be already asleep. The bento on the lunch box has already turned cold so Oliver decided to cook something for Ava.

"Oh, Ok," Ava replied blankly. She was really hungry but looks like she would have to sleep on an empty stomach tonight. Ava went upstairs and took a quick shower then came out wearing a silk skirt and shorts. She saw Oliver was not in the bedroom so she went downstairs to find him.

When Ava came down, her nose picked up a delicious smell which was coming from the kitchen, she was about to go to the kitchen to check when Oliver came out with a bowl of noodles in his hand from the kitchen and he was wearing an apron. Ava was stunned, she had never seen Oliver in an apron and he was looking even more handsome wearing it. Ava didn't even know that he could cook. The noodles smelled so good that Ava's hungry tummy instantly started to churn in hunger.

She looked at Oliver and asked with a bright smile, "Is it for me?"

Oliver nodded, then sat down with Ava at the dining table and said with a smile "Eat quickly before it gets cold."

Looking at his slightly red face Ava was moved she quickly said, "Oliver, you go and take a shower. I'll eat it myself."

"No, I want to see you finish it."

Ava didn't argue with him. She couldn't concentrate on anything but the noodles in front of her. She quickly finished the noodles with a few big mouthful spoons within 10 minutes. She thought, how lucky was she to be able to eat something that was cooked by the CEO of Knight International.

After Ava finished eating they both went upstairs. Oliver went to take a bath and when he came out he saw the little woman was asleep soundly. It was a very tiring day so he didn't wake her up. He crept into the bed silently and took the woman in his arm before falling into a deep sleep.