"Do you really only have one ex-girlfriend? You seem pretty savvy about relationship stuff." Pearl's eyes seemed to sparkle as she playfully teased him.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"You seem well-informed. Didn't you check up on how many girlfriends I've had?" Richard just rolled his eyes, a bit amused yet helpless. He knew Pearl was just teasing him, even though she already knew the answer.
Pearl clicked her tongue, finding his reaction dull. "I was just trying to make things a bit more fun. You're so boring." "Yeah, it might be a little boring in the morning. Let's do something interesting at night." "Pfft!" Pearl almost choked. Did Richard really just suggest that? She blushed furiously at his bold joke, lightly punching him. "Watch your tongue!" "Why get upset? You started it." Richard just smirked, enjoying her feisty reaction.
"I'll stop then." Pearl flopped onto the bed. "This bed is incredibly soft." "Of course, it is." Richard had tested over thirty materials to find the perfect one, ensuring Pearl's utmost comfort.
But he kept that to himself, not wanting to encourage her bold talk; he disliked hearing her naughty words.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"It must be very comfortable to sleep here." Richard grinned. "But there's one big flaw with this bed." Curious, Pearl peeked from under the blanket. "What's wrong with it?" "The main issue is that I can't share it with you." Pearl was taken aback, bewildered. "Who taught you to flirt like that?" Richard hadn't spoken like this before. His attempt at flirting seemed a bit forced but deeply intrigued her, though she wouldn't admit it.
"Don't you like it? Don't women enjoy flirting from the man they love?" Pearl sat up, clarifying with a serious tone, fiat is flirting, yes. But we're like an old married couple now Your flirting just doesn't do it sw "What?" Richard's tone took on an edge.
Realizing she might have misspoken, Pearl quickly backpedaled, "I'm sorry. That cout wrong. You still makeblush. It's just that I'm not into that sort of talk. I'm not the romantic type." Richard eyed her with a deep, thoughtful look. "Not romantic, huh? Are you sure about that?" "Yes." Pearl nodded, unaware of the gravity of her words.
Silence fell, and Richard slowly approached the first drawer. He pulled out something resembling a lette and read its contents ima voice that commanded attention. S