Chapter 34: Never Again

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Ryzen POV

Throughout the day and up until I was lying down on my bed at night, the same scenes kept replaying on my head.

The way he said he liked me with his deep voice... The way he held me... The way he kissed me deeply...

I'm seriously being crazy. How can I be this so excited?

Perhaps, because it has been so long since I've been affectionate with a man? It doesn't help that this man, who is currently my 'target', was so attractive and full of extraordinary appeal.

It is really impossible not to be attracted with that kind of physical appearance. In addition to that, he didn't only have good looks. He was smart, articulate and does his job well to serve the public properly.

No healthy woman can be immune to the charm he had.

But... thinking about it, what happens next? Lennox already admitted that he liked me, so will Mr. Red-haired man let me finish this transmigration mission?

Out of the sudden, I froze at the thought.

If I come back to my original body, how would it happen? What would also happen to the body that I am currently occupying?

Lennox's face also came into mind and for the first time, I suddenly felt guilty for it.

Currently, he does have feelings for me, right? He even confessed to me. If I suddenly disappeared, wouldn't he be hurt?

I'm sure he can find a new woman in no time but... why do I feel so uncomfortable with the thought of it? Why do I suddenly feel so guilty for pursuing my mission, which has been the sole goal that I've had all this time?

Speaking of the devil, a voice spoke to me through my mind.

"Oh, dear. It's not the time for you to overthink yet. You've made a very big progress, yes. But you're far from over with your mission." the red-haired man said.

I got goosebumps just from hearing his voice. I could probably never get used to this since he would communicate with me at random times...

"What do you mean?" I asked him curiously.

"Just to remind you, I will state your mission again: You have to make Lennox Zevallos completely in love with you that he'd announce you as his official girlfriend and show you off to everyone. Essentially, become his lover. Capture his heart completely." the red-haired man said.

As if buckets of water were splashed over me, I became somehow enlightened...

Oh...

Now that I think about it, he is right. What happened earlier was just a stepping stone. I'm not over with the mission yet.

Somehow though, it makes me feel relieved.

"Also, based on my calculations, Lennox does not like you enough yet. He did tell you he liked you, but did he ever propose to put a label on your relationship? Did you make him fall for you totally that he would take the initiative to make it public to the whole world?" the red-haired man said harshly.

His words... they seem to just hit right on the right places. It's all so true!

Earlier, Lennox only told me that we should take it slow for a while... he never put a formal label on our relationship.

Our relationship... it's still at that vague stage. There's no pressure and no solid commitment at all, but ideally, it should move on its own pace.

Ah... modern dating... no labels but openly flirting with each other...

I pouted as soon as I realised it.

Mr. Red-haired man really knows how to wake me up into the reality of things...

After a contemplating for a bit more, I finally fell asleep. Talking to the red-haired man eased up many of my worries temporarily.

The next day, it was also coincidentally the day where the medical clinic of the city hall would hand out weekly reports to the mayor.

Naturally, I was the representative to hand out the reports.

I only knocked a little on his office's door before opening it totally to see him.

As usual, Lennox was sitting on his seat, looking very intently on the papers he was reading.

He seemed to be alert of the door opening and took off his gaze at the papers. Finally, he turned his gaze at me as his expression slightly brightened.

"Millen..." Lennox said softly.

I smiled at him in a coquettish way as I walked towards him.

Instead of walking up to his desk to put the reports in, I walked all the way behind it, so I was directly next to him instead.

I put the reports on the desk gracefully and felt him look at me with an amused face.

Then, I finally turned to him. I lowered my height a little so I could reach him, as he was sitting in the desk chair.

Still looking at me with the same amused expression, I caught him by surprise when I put a soft peck on his cheeks.

"Good morning, Mayor." I said in a soft voice.

Since he was still in a bewildered state, I took the opportunity to whisper to his ears.

"The one who delivered the reports today is so beautiful. Isn't it tempting? I heard that leaders get fatuous because of a beauty. But ah, don't worry, I'm beauty with a brain. I want you to do well, so I won't be a seductress." I murmured in a sweet voice.

Upon saying that, I moved my head away and faced Lennox with a teasing smile.

His jaw clenched and he was staring at me with a blank expression. It was no longer the amused face he had on before.

Out of the sudden, he held my hand and pulled me closely to him, making me lose my balance and sit on his lap.

This position...

My cheeks reddened instantly. I did not think that he would do this! I only wanted to tease him a little!

Thankfully, his chest supported my back and his arms held my waist so it was impossible for me to fall down.

"Not a seductress? Then why is this beauty enticing me openly in daylight?" he whispered in a husky voice.

Because of his tone, I felt my cheeks redden even more.

"What's the matter? Where did your guts go? Suddenly so shy?" he teased.

Wanting me to face him, he caressed my cheek to look at him directly.

Our faces... they were too close. The bright light only helped in making his handsome face stand out more. His thick eyebrows, chiseled jaw, tall nose, red lips... all of them blend together so perfectly.

His looks were not classified under the 'pretty boy' type. Instead, everything about him just screamed 'manly'.

I did not want to be upstaged so despite my blush, I let out a playful smile again.

"Then, this beauty apologises. I just can't help it because the Mayor is so good-looking. How can one be so handsome and wise at the same time? So different from those stupid leaders who are as ugly as their hearts." I said in a soft voice.

Upon hearing what I said, he let out a low chuckle. Then, he suddenly pinched my nose!

"Aww..." I couldn't help but murmur. It hurts!

He laughed at my reaction again, so I glared at him, which made him stop.

"Sorry. I'll make it feel better." he murmured.

In a flash, he kissed the bridge of my nose softly. Then, he put a soft peck on my cheek, as if he was reciprocating what I did earlier.

After doing that, he looked at me with a deep gaze and held me tighter.

As his face drew closer, I closed my eyes. His lips touched mine lightly at first, but at the second touch of our lips, he suckled and swallowed my tender lips countless times in his mouth.

His tongue gently and carefully stroked the innards of my mouth, pushing it deeper and stimulating it.

After the long, sweet, kiss ended, he calmly and shamelessly, pecked my soaked lips.

However, just when he was about to attack again, a loud knock from the door startled both of us.

Almost immediately, I removed myself from his grasp and pushed him lightly so I can stand up.

Thankfully, when the person who knocked the door entered the room, he did not seem to notice anything.

It was Dan, who had numerous reports in his hands. Based from my observations, Dan would be one of the closest political allies that Lennox had.

Dan had a smart appearance and looked very efficient in doing his tasks properly.

Upon seeing me standing next to Lennox, who was still sitting on his desk chair, Dan only had a humorous expression on. He looked at Lennox and I as if he's seen something entertaining.

"My bad. I did not know Miss Millen is here. I would just report to you later, Mayor." he said in a slightly funny tone.

I don't know why, but I suddenly felt embarrassed. I was only meant to deliver the reports from the city hall's medical clinic anyway. It was only progress notes and didn't need any further discussions since there was not anything significant in them.

However, since Dan was the head of one of the city's department, I'm sure they will be discussing about some policies or other things that are relevant.

I do not want to delay him in his work! No, I won't be that type of person!

"It's fine. I only delivered the reports and was about to take my leave." I said quickly.

Without giving another glance at Lennox, I walked out in a swift manner and just gave a polite smile at Dan.

When I was finally miles away from Lennox's office, I let out a relieved sigh.

My cheeks were still red and sensations still lingered throughout my body.

Unconsciously, I touched my lips. They've been devoured so mercilessly and if there was not a knock on the door, I'm afraid they would only be devoured again.

Really...

It's not good to tease him while we're in the city hall. It's a very sinful place to flirt around and there's always bound to be interruptions.

Somehow, I felt like my teasings has gone too far. I'd never tease him while he's in his office again.

Never again!

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