Chapter 225 - To See You!

Selene had gone to Samantha's shop to discuss their collaboration project. Azrael insisted on coming with her. He needed to watch and protect Selene while Eros was not around.

Aside from that, part of him wanted to see Samantha. It's been a while since the last time he saw her. He found it strange but he was comfortable in her presence.

Since Azrael came with Selene, the little boy Sach was left in the house together with Aunt Ling. She was his babysitter today.

Upon reaching Samantha's shop, they were greeted and welcomed right away by her staff. They guided them to her office.

Samantha had just finished adding ornaments on her new designs when Selene and Azrael entered.

Her face brightened up when she saw Azrael with Selene.

"Oh, Azie! You are also here!" Samantha's excited voice echoed in her office.

Azrael fought the urge to smile but failed. He waved his hand awkwardly, greeting Samantha.

She giggled seeing the reserved and silly expression of Azrael. But still, she found him cute and gorgeous like that.

Meanwhile, Selene pouted her lips, pretending to be upset. "Are you only seeing Azrael? How about me?"

Samantha let out another soft giggle before running in Selene's direction. She hugged her and kissed her on her cheek.

"Of course, I can see you too! My girlfriend is so sensitive and possessive!" Samantha said, cracking some jokes.

Both Selene and Samantha burst out laughing because of her statement. Azrael just watched them in confusion. He didn't get why they were laughing.

When Samantha was done hugging Selene, she turned to Azrael. Without saying a word, Samantha also hugged him and kissed him on his cheek, making Azrael freeze on the spot.

He was caught off guard. The moment her body touched his body and her soft lips touched his cheek, Azrael's heart skipped a beat. Then he found himself blushing as his face heated up.

When Samantha released him, she saw his face blushing scarlet red. She couldn't help but giggle once again before pinching both his cheeks.

"Azie, you just made my day today. You are so cute, do you know that?"

Azrael: "..."

This was the first time someone called her cute. Azrael didn't know what to do. His heart was acting very strangely because of Samantha.

He didn't experience this when he was with Selene, only Samantha could do this to him. But of course, there was another one. Sienna!

Samantha invited them to sit on the couch. She picked a folder containing all her designs for the Blackpearl Project. She showed it to Selene.

They would launch this project soon. No one knew about it yet, except for them. Selene asked Samantha to keep it a secret so that they would surprise everyone in the City of Sierra.

In her previous life, Blackpearl Project became very successful after its first launch. Samantha had planned this project before however, she was not able to do it since she died. 

Someone stole her designs after that and launched this project. That person became very successful afterward. She remembered that Renz tried to sue the person since he discovered that this Blackpearl project was originally created by Samantha.

Selene invested in this project. When she mentioned it to Samantha, she excitedly accepted her offer. Selene was her friend and she would love to work with her on the same project as business partners.

While the two women continued to discuss their project launch, Azrael was silently observing Samantha. He couldn't stop himself from comparing her to Sienna.

'Samantha is beautiful as well but Sienna is more beautiful than her.'

Then his inner self spoke to him. 'Then why are you looking at her like that as if you are about to melt her with your intense gaze?'

Azrael shook his head and scolded himself. He stood up and decided to get water in the water dispenser.

But after several seconds, he found himself staring at Samantha again. He heard her soft giggles so his head reflexively turned to look at her.

Both women were laughing as they discussed their plan for the upcoming project launch.

'Her smile… she looks more charming when she smiles,' Azrael thought to himself as he gulped the water.

'Damn! What is happening to me?' 

Azrael looked away almost immediately when Samantha turned in his direction and saw him looking at her.

'Aaah! I got caught!' Azrael screamed in his mind, feeling embarrassed. Samantha just gave him a faint smile before moving her attention back to Selene.

After an hour and a half, Selene and Samantha were done talking. Azrael went out for a while. He couldn't concentrate if he continued staying in that office.

He was afraid that Samantha would misunderstand the way he looked at her. He might be admiring her but no one could still compare to Sienna's beauty.

He felt like he was cheating on Sienna if he continued watching and observing Samantha so he went out, strolling around the shop.

The staff started asking Azrael if he wanted to try those clothes. She volunteered to assist him. But in reality, she wanted to flirt with Azrael. She had a crush on him.

Azrael was just looking around to kill his time. He had no plan of trying those clothes on. He was about to refuse her when a soft hand suddenly patted his back.

Her scent, her warmth… he felt so weird that he suddenly became familiar with them. He knew that the person was Samantha. His heart started misbehaving again.

"Azie, sorry if we keep you waiting for that long. I hope you didn't get bored here."

The staff immediately excused herself the moment her lady boss arrived.

"N-No, I'm just fine. Besides, I am the one who insisted on coming with Selene."

"Why?"

"To see you!"

Azrael covered his mouth right away. It was just a slip of a tongue! 

'Damn you, Azrael! I have the urge to cut this tongue.'

Meanwhile, Samantha was taken aback for a moment after hearing his blatant reply. The atmosphere suddenly became awkward.

Azrael looked down while biting his lip. He was cursing himself inwardly. Soon, he heard Samantha's soft giggles.

"I'm so glad, Azie! Do you know that I'm so happy to see you today?"

Samantha had a glowing smile on her face when Mr. M saw her talking to Azrael.. With a deep frown on his face, he walked over to approach them.