6 - Memories in the past

A/N : this is gonna be just a short chapter, because tomorrow is my preliminary exam, I have to study. I hope y'all like this chapter. Thank you for your supports~

- flashbacks -

Maria had woken up on top of him, she gently nudged him. He slowly open his eyes, blinking for some time and adjusted his blurry vision. They sat up, she was blushing a lot, because for a moment, she could feel something bulging from his crotch area.

Edward checked his watch to see what time it is and told her to get ready. Once she was nowhere near him, he took out his phone and dialed a number.

"Hello? Ahh yes, I'd like to get a reservation. That's great, thank you." He said and pocketed his phone. Then went to his bedroom.

- end of flashback -

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The closes restaurant he mentioned is the SpiceRoute Delights, as renowned restaurant for it's delicacies, and dining in there means you belong to one of those plutocratic family, only the filthy rich can afford the food cost. The restaurant building is too extravagant, the design are simple but elgant. And this place was rumored to have accomodation rooms. Maria was frowning slightly, wondering why he would choose such a restaurant. She knows this place food is sought after but she wouldn't dare eat here, it's too lavishing. But Edward got out of the car like it was normal as if coming to this place was a routine. He assist his girlfriend to get out, opening the door for her. And extending his hands, she accepted it and he is firmly holding her as they walk towards the entrance and the guards greeted them, opening the door for the two of them.

"Welcome back to SpiceRoute Delights, young master." They said in unison and bowed at him with great respect making her gave at him with disbelief. What was that?

The registration is near the entrance. He lossen his grip and walk over towards the registration. While she looks around, it has indeed live up to it's expectations. It's magnificent in here! She thought, this is my first time stepping inside. Even if my family is well off, I wouldn't spend so much on food. I'd rather save up so I can move out and have my own place.

After a while, Edward is right beside her. She doesn't realize it, only when someone holds her waist. She was instantly frightened but relaxed when she saw it was him who touched her.

As Edward and Maria walk father inside the building, heading the towards the area filled with dinning tables. A middle aged man, dressed in a suit was making his way towards them. It respectfully greeted them, giving them a menu. He turns out to be an attendant who provides assistance to the customers.

"Young master, welcome back. You'll be dining right this way sire at table 9, and also here is the access card. It's for your reservation, located on the third floor, room 7" And the attendant who approached them handed him a black card.

Then l Edward took out his phone to scan the monitor nearby. Scanning the monitor is like a way of paying.

"Ding!"

"I hope you young couples enjoy your time!" After saying that, he leads them to the table. There was a small monitor in each tables, acting like a waiter for taking orders. He just have to pick what they wanted to eat and encode the number of the food of his liking.

Maria was flabbergasted. Even if there bond was unseparable, and they have known each other for a long time now, she doesn't really know anything about his family background. What the-!? Why are they acting like he's a regular costumer?

Edward smiled awkwardly and rolled up his sleeves in his uneasiness, revealing an exquisite bracelet. For a moment, she feels like it's familiar. Feeling her sharp gaze, he coughed twice. Edward is dumfounded as he does not expect to accidentally reveal something.

"What do you wanna eat, Ria?" He had been silent the whole time, only giving her smiles and holding her close to him.

"Something cheap, you know this place is too expensive." She looks worried, what if he spend a lot already. I only wanted a simple dinner and to spend time with him. She sigh, feeling dejected.

"Even if it's expensive, if you like - I will buy it for you." He comforted her, and pulled a chair for her to sit before sitting down too.

"I'm so lucky to be your girlfriend. You're really sweet and caring." Even before they become a couple, he was always like that, a definition of a true gentleman.