Chapter 37: Talentless Couple

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Ryzen POV

I was always a morning person. However, today, I woke up a little bit later than usual.

I turned to my side and there was no one there. However, the lingering sensation in my body affirmed that last night was not a dream.

I rubbed my eyes and with that, I got a little bit more clear-headed.

After our intense sessions, he started to embrace me tightly from behind. And actually, just moments before, I still felt his firm chest against my back.

I was half-awake but still very sleepy when he got up at dawn. I didn't know what he was doing, but before he left, he embraced me again and kissed me on my forehead.

"Sorry... I need to go." he murmured in a somehow regretful tone.

Due to my sleepiness, my mind was still hazy when he said that and only managed to nod at him.

Anyways, I knew the heavy responsibility that comes with Lennox's job. It was not a job where he can just come in anytime he wants to. As a leader, he needs to set an example to his constituents. 

After all, if he can't even do a simple thing like going to his work on time, how could he expect others to follow the rules?

Besides, I am not a petty person who would feel wronged just for something like this. Lennox had a duty to uphold everyday while I had a pretty much carefree life.

Today, there was nothing to do at all. I only had classes at my med school but they were only lecture classes that I can catch up on after a reading for a bit.

Thankfully, Millen's body is pretty athletic and flexible. I did not lose much strength even from last night's vigorous activities.

I stretched my arms for a bit before finally deciding to get up.

After showering, I immediately headed to the kitchen.

Upon arriving there, I was startled to see dishes on the table. There was even a small note in there.

I raised my eyebrows at the egg quesadilla and pancakes that were on the table. The quesadilla looked pretty okay but the size of the pancakes were irregular and slightly burnt.

I somehow scoffed at the dishes, wondering how they'd taste like.

But honestly, to think that he spared time to prepare this himself for me, I am a bit touched.

I smiled at the thought of it as I read the little note that was beside the dishes.

'Are you feeling okay? Just microwave these, I'm sure they taste just fine. Call me after. - Lennox'

As if on reflex, I followed exactly what his note told me to do. I heated up the food he painstakingly prepared and ate it.

I honestly had no expectations for it.

However, as I tasted what he prepared, it was honestly not bad. The egg quesadilla was a little bit salty but the pancakes tasted pretty decent.

Or maybe, I'm just saying this because unlike him, I am not someone who's picky about food.

After eating, I finally checked my phone and saw that Lennox already had several missed calls.

I smiled mindlessly at my phone as I rang up his number.

"I guess you've already ate what I prepared?" he said with his deep voice.

"Yeah." I murmured.

He let out a low chuckle before speaking.

"Then how is it? At least, no cracked egg shells on the food, right?" he said teasingly.

"You could say so. It was tolerable." I answered in an amused tone.

He then sighed.

"You know what, in the future, we should hire a permanent cook instead. We can have meal deliveries too, of course, but it'd be unhealthy, wouldn't it? If it's only the two of us... we'd have no decent meals at all." he stated in the same teasing voice.

Ah, what does he mean by that? Didn't he willingly eat all the meals I've brought to him, hmm? Frankly, it's only him who's difficult to feed since he's so picky with his meals.

"What about my cooking? I think it's a a little bit better than yours. You would always eagerly eat it with me..." I said in a pouty voice, pretending to sound offended.

He let out a low laugh again before speaking.

"Hmm... let's just say, I finally understood what my father felt whenever my mother cooked meals, despite her skills not being chef-worthy." he said in a joking manner.

Really... Lennox deserves to be a public servant because he's awfully honest. If I remember right, he said that his mother cooked many distasteful dishes and forced him to eat all of it despite the unappealing taste. But apparently, on the other hand, his father would still happily eat his mother's cooking without any complaints.

I am slightly irritated but I do not deny his allegations...

In fact, I've 'cheated' quite a lot of times when I've prepared those meals for the two of us. Some dishes were cooked entirely by the cook at the main household since I cannot be bothered at all.

To master and properly cook a dish, it took quite a lot of time and effort. All my best efforts only turned out mediocre at most. Honestly, it was burdensome for me...

I really admire those who can cook earnestly. For me, I just have no patience with it. In fact, I would never practice to do so if it wasn't for the sake of getting close to Lennox.

"But hey, joking aside, I do really like your meals. To be precise, I love using it as an excuse just to spend time with you." he said in a profound manner.

So, after all, this guy was the same, huh?

At least now, there won't need for any pretensions. It actually took demanding efforts just to bring those meals for him. Finally, we can just order or eat out...

I let out a soft laughter upon thinking about it.

"Mmm. Fine, we're both talentless when it comes to cooking." I said teasingly.

Even from the phone, I could actually imagine his expression right now while he let out a loud laughter.

"Indeed, we're a talentless couple." he said in return.

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