The Royal Contract

Chapter 573: Decipher the surprise

“Hey, I am happy that Marcus and Jacky are back together. Jacky believes this time it will be different.” She stated, in between chewing on the succulent lamb and savoring its juicy tenderness.

She wished, this time, it would finally work out for their two friends. Both of them deserved to be happy because they were good people who were just confused about their feelings and situations.

She and Alex also took time before they could admit their feelings for each other. It was not easy for them to give their trust after what they had experienced in the past.

“I hope they will find a way to work out their relationship. I think they will be good for each other.” She concluded based on her observation from their two friends.

She could remember the first time she met Alex. She still could not believe that she had made the first move and seduced him. She might be intoxicated, but she was well aware of what was happening.

She could never blame the alcohol on her system. All it did was pushed her to do what she wanted. She admitted she was very attracted to this man that sat beside her even during that time.

“I think Marcus is serious this time around. He was different since they started dating again.” Alex confirmed her assumption. “In a good way.”

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He had noticed that his friend had changed from his previous womanizing ways since he realized his mistake with Jacky. He believed, this time, Marcus would be more thoughtful and careful not to hurt Jacky again.

“Anyway, what do you think of my cooking?” He asked since it had been a while since he had made this dish.

He only served the main course for now. He still had one more prepared, chilling inside the fridge, just waiting for the dessert portion of the meal. It included the rest of his surprise.

“I think you never lost your touch. This is still my favorite.” She placed the fork on the plate after putting the last portion of the meat in her mouth.

She raised her thumbs up to show him how much she enjoyed the meal while chewing on the remaining food inside her mouth. She used her thumb to clean up the oily juice that touched the side of her lips.

“Well, do you still have room for one more surprise?” He asked, smiling at her expression as she placed her thumb on her lips.

He always found her adorable when she ate without a care in the world when they were alone together. She truly savored the flavors of the food she ate.

“There is more?” She looked surprised, but at the same time, excited about the next course.

She grabbed the napkin off her lap, wiping the rest of the juices off her lips. She had enjoyed the first course of the meal. She could not wait for the next one.

For her, it was always a treat when Alex cooked for her. She felt pampered and loved whenever he went out of his way to do extraordinary things for her.

She appreciated that he never tried to buy her expensive stuff, like jewelry, clothes, or material things. He knew her well enough to be aware that those were not what she wanted and needed.

“If you are up for more, maybe I still have one more I like to give you.” He did not want her to guess what he had been planning. He tried to be vague about it.

He always loved to see the amazement in her eyes whenever he revealed what he had prepared for her. He was fortunate he never had to go to the ends of the earth to give her the world.

She appreciated every simple thing that life had to offer. That included everything that he did for her. He was already looking forward to revealing to her the next surprise.

“What are you waiting for?” She asked, putting aside the empty plate before her.

She could already picture the different desserts he had prepared for her in the past. All of them were to die for. She just absolutely loved them. They were divine.

She watched him stand up, leave her side, and strode towards the fridge. He opened the door and rummaged inside it, taking something out of the lower portion of the cold box.

“Remember this?” He said as he walked towards her, carrying a plate with the delicious treat.

He placed the plate in vacant space before her and allowed her to feast her eyes in its enticing colors. He knew that it was one of her favorites.

He did remember how much she had loved it the first time he made it for her. He did not know, at the time, that strawberry was her favorite, but it was fortunate that he also loved the red berries.

“Wow! You are truly amazing.” She happily expressed her appreciation for his effort.

She could already feel her appetite working overtime just by looking at the creamy and pinkish treat. She could not wait to dig in and take her first bite.

She took her fork and was about to take a piece of it when he stopped her. He held her hand from taking her first scoop of the strawberry trifle he made for her.

“Wait, before you destroy my masterpiece, I have to warn you to proceed with caution. I don’t want you to choke on a piece.” He told her, giving her a fair warning on what to expect of his dish.

He could see the curiosity in her eyes from what he had said. The hesitation to touch the dessert because she was assessing his words.

“What are you up to now?” She asked, narrowing his eyes on him, looking at him suspiciously. She could sense that he was hiding something. That this was not the last of his surprise.

She thought of finding a ring inside the sweet, creamy dessert, but then again, he just gave her a new wedding band. That could not be it.

It could not be a piece of jewelry since she already had many of those that she rarely used at all. Then, she realized that it might be something else.

But what could it be? So far, she had no idea at all. Just like before, she was left guessing. Using her detective skills, she tried to decipher the surprise.