Love Began with the First Meeting

Lucy smiled brightly, "Yes, it does," she said. "You know this painting is specially painted for you."

Jeff stepped forward a little. His eyes shone golden like the stars glinted in the darkness. "I know, that this was your final work before graduation. You were waiting for me all this time. You and I, together we'll conquer the world together," he said in such a blank tone that made Lucy think if he was just trying to pull one on her.

But even then, Lucy's heart started beating rapidly. He always knew exactly what to do to make her happy. "How dare you come here! There are so many people here," she grumbled in a low voice then eyed him from head to toe. "And looking so dapper! I'd think you'd be here just for the ladies," she said teasingly.

A small, cunning smile formed on Jeff's lips, "Why? I'm assuming Brian doesn't know that I'm here, right?" He was oozing with confidence as he spoke. Then very quickly, he shifted his gaze towards John and Lisa who were chatting with some guests then back at Lucy again. "Well, I didn't just come here for the pretty girls, you know? I also wanted to meet my future mother and father-in-law," he said as he looked squarely into her eyes.

Lucy blushed instantly at his words. Her long, thick lashes shadowed over her large eyes making her look lovelier than ever. "Jeff, don't joke like that," she muttered, averting from his gaze.

His heart melted at the sight of her flushing cheeks. She looked so delicate and enchanting. "You think I'm joking?" he quipped as he gazed into her eyes.

This made Lucy blush even more. Even her neck was red and she could feel a tingle run through her body. Now she really couldn't meet his eyes anymore. She lowered her head and bit her lower lip. Jeff just continued watching her, looking so tender in her shyness. He could feel the tingle run across his body too, his heart beating rapidly, and his loins burning. He leaned towards and whispered in her ear, "Lucy, I missed you so much."

His voice was so close that she could feel his warm breath and it sent chills down her spine. Her lips slightly parted, her face still flushed, and her eyes dilated as he lingered near her. She diverted the conversation, "I, I just got some news from mom," she stammered.

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near her. "Take this painting to my office. I'll need to frame it for this gentleman right here," she said nicely.

motioned for him to follow her. They both headed towards her office. He just wanted to be alone with her right now. The moment they entered her office and Lucy hadn't even closed the door yet, Jeff had grabbed her and

chin. She wanted him to kiss

cupped her hands on his loins as he towered over her. She was breathless as he devoured her. After this burst of passion, she tried to retreat. "My mom says that Brian loves Molly... Jeff... I think we should give it a try," she said, running out of breath. She could barely get a word out as his mouth covered hers. He didn't stop,

turned serious, "Now, this is a very critical moment. This is going to determine our future so we should be careful. We can't afford to make a mistake not even the tiniest

assured Jeff. Meanwhile, she felt the urge to remind Jeff to be

to leave for Dragon Island this evening. I need to be at the parliament meeting or people might start raising

supposed to leave for Dragon Island the day before but he stayed so he could come to her exhibition because he knew how much it would

arms around her waist. "When the parliament meeting is over,

worry about me," she waved him

Lucy lingered for a while in her office as she dwelled in her sadness. Then she collected herself and returned back to the gallery.

and along with it was the stifling

corner, the atmosphere was cool and pleasant. The place was buzzing with chitchat from their customers. And in one of the tables by the window was Spark and Molly enjoying