Irene woke up the next morning with a sense of nervousness weighing heavily on her mind. She remembered that she had an important meeting scheduled for that evening—meeting Kai's parents. As she contemplated the upcoming encounter, a flood of questions and concerns began to swirl in her thoughts.
Irene wondered about the nature of Kai's parents. Would they be as cold and unkind as Kai sometimes appeared to be? How would they react to her presence? Would they accept her or judge her based on their preconceived notions? These uncertainties created a whirlwind of thoughts, leaving her feeling increasingly anxious as the day progressed.
As the evening approached, Irene made herself ready to meet Kai and his parents. She chose a simple yet elegant outfit that she felt comfortable in, reflecting her personal style. Little did she know that Kai had something else in mind.
When Irene arrived to meet Kai, he took a glance at her attire and thought that she might need a makeover to impress his parents. Concerned about her appearance, he suggested they go shopping together before meeting his parents.
Kai turned to Irene and said, "Let's go shopping." Irene looked at him, slightly surprised by the suggestion. "Shopping?" she asked, raising an eyebrow
As Kai and Irene entered the grand and expensive mall, Irene couldn't help but feel a sense of awe mixed with nervousness. The lavish surroundings and high-end stores created an atmosphere that was foreign to her. She followed Kai, her mind filled with anticipation and a touch of apprehension.
As they walked through the mall, Kai stopped in front of a luxurious boutique, pointing towards it and saying, "I want the expensive dress from this shop." Irene's eyes widened, surprised by Kai's choice. The thought of purchasing an expensive dress made her feel a bit uneasy, considering her more modest preferences and budget-conscious mindset
The shopkeeper brought many dress , and told her to wear one by one but he was not liking anything.kai got up started searching for dress .
As Kai took the initiative to find a dress for Irene, he searched the store and eventually selected a black short dress for her to try on. Irene trusted his taste and put on the dress before stepping out to show Kai. When she emerged, there was a brief moment of silence as Kai gazed at her.
Breaking the silence, Kai finally spoke, "okay let's go"
As Kai made a call, a large black car arrived in front of the shopping mall. Kai and Irene got into the car, taking their seats. With a quiet signal from Kai, the driver began to navigate the car towards a luxurious restaurant.
After a short drive, the car pulled up in front of the luxurious.restaurant. It stood as a beam of elegance and luxuriant its entrance adorned with tasteful lighting and a red carpet leading the way inside.
Kai and Irene exited the vehicle, greeted by the warm night air and the welcoming presence of the restaurant's doorman. Irene exchanged brief smiles and kept his all time cold face expression on face before stepping onto the restaurant, Irene was feeling too nervous .
As irene stepped inside the restaurant, Irene was stunned by looking at the restaurant's interior give off luxury, with soft lighting, ornate decorations, and an atmosphere that exuded exclusivity.
As Irene looked around the elegant restaurant, taking in the ambiance and the beautifully set tables, Kai gently held her hand, causing a brief moment of surprise for Irene. She looked at Kai with a mix of emotions, her eyes reflecting both fear and curiosity.
Sensing her fearfulness and uneasy, Kai met her gaze with cold face. He spoke , "Irene, I know this may be unexpected, but tonight we need to act as a real couple in front of my parents. They're are meeting us first time together , and I want to make a good impression. We have to do this together as part of our contract.She nodded in understanding, her eyes now filled with nervousness .
Kai led Irene to their table, where his parents awaited their arrival. As they approached, Irene and Kai greeted them warmly, with a genuine smile.
As Kai greeted his parents' good evening mom dad ,then Irene smiled and addressed Kai's parents good evening uncle and aunty in a slightly nervous voice, Kai's father responded with a warm greeting, his gentle smile conveying his appreciation for Irene's respectfulness. On the other hand, Kai's mother merely hummed in response.
Kai took a deep breath, gathering his courage to introduce Irene to his parents. He turned to them with a warm smile and said, "Mom and Dad, I'd like you to meet my girlfriend, Irene."
His words hung in the air for a moment, as his parents looked at Irene with surprise and curiosity. Irene stood beside Kai, feeling a mix of nervousness and anticipation, waiting for their response.
Kai's father was the first to break the silence. He extended a welcoming hand towards Irene, a genuine smile spreading across his face. "It's a pleasure to finally meet you, Irene. Kai has spoken highly of you."Irene's nervousness began to subside as she shook Kai's father's hand, feeling the warmth of his greeting. She returned the smile and replied, "Thank you, uncle .
Irene reciprocated the gesture, feeling a sense of relief as she connected with Kai's father.However, Kai's mother appeared distant and reserved, seemingly ignoring Irene's presence
Then Kai spoke dad I want to marry Irene. As Kai expressed his desire to marry Irene, her heart skipped a beat. Nervously, she looked down, her mind flooded with doubts and fears. She couldn't help but wonder if this proposal was simply a part of their agreed-upon contract, a mere act to fulfill the expectations set before them. Nonetheless, Irene understood the importance of the situation and the need to maintain their a false appearance as a couple in front of Kai's parents.