Reborn as the Mayor's Girlfriend

Ryzen POV

For the past two weeks, I have been out of the metro cities in order to present a research I was involved in for my university.

It was refreshing to be out of the metro cities and do something that I loved at the same time.

Most importantly... due to that, I was able to recollect myself.

I managed to avoid facing Lennox for a while, which I'm thankful for. Because honestly, I do not know how to approach him right after I saw him interacting with his partner at that national event.

I have many lingering questions in my mind and I do not know how to calculate the right moves in order to satisfy my curiosity. 

Do I ask him? But then, do I have the right to? What if he only gets angry at me once I do that and reprimand me for overstepping boundaries?

The most logical choice was clear. Pretend to forget how I saw him interacting with that girl and also, try to bury the questions I had in my mind.

But somehow, it was just so hard to do it! The curiosity really makes me anxious and my heart feels so heavy from it!

Without a clear plan in my mind, I went to the city hall anyway. I can't avoid this forever and I'll just go with the flow.

Upon entering the area in the city hall's clinic that I always occupied, there was a certain person sitting on the sofa, looking directly at me.

My heart beat fast upon seeing him. Really, first thing in the morning, and I'd see the person I did not know how to face?

Lennox's eyes were brooding and it was very difficult to read the current expression he had on his face.

I can't handle it! His gaze is too overwhelming. I quickly averted it and took a deep breath to relax myself.

"Good morning, Lennox." I said in a somehow quiet tone.

He only nodded at me and kept his intense gaze.

"Uhm, by the way, what brings you here?" I asked, not moving where I was.

With that, Lennox finally got up and walked towards me. Unconsciously, since he was too close, I took a step back.

However, he reached out for my hand and held it gently.

"I... want to talk to you." he said in a sincere voice.

Based on instinct, the first thing I wanted to do was to remove my hand's grasp from his. But, Lennox's grasp on my hand was too tight.

I slightly twitched my mouth, not knowing how to react.

"Why? What for?" I tried to say in a calm voice.

"About us. I want to have a proper talk." he replied.

Dun. Dun. My heart beat couldn't be anymore louder than this. My mind feels like it's going hazy and I really could not calm it down.

"Huh? What do you mean? You're saying such vague words while holding my hand. I might misunderstand your intentions and most of all, I'm sure your girlfriend would not be happy with you acting like this." I exclaimed, not being able to hide the bitterness I felt.

"Oh? Why do I not know that I already have a girlfriend? Care to tell me who 'my girlfriend' is?" he said in a teasing tone.

I could not help but glare at him a little.

"Who else could it be if not for that woman you brought to the national event? You two looked like a very loving couple." I stated sharply.

While I said those words, his face somehow brightened with a big grin on his face. Then, he smiled, trying to contain his laughter.

Upon seeing his reaction, I glared at him even more as I forcefully removed my hand from his grasp.

But when I did that, it only evoked a loud laughter from him. The laugh he was trying to stop was not contained anymore.

My cheeks reddened at the sight due to embarrassment and at the same time, anger. How could he laugh like that when I'm being serious here? Does he take me for a joke?

"Hahaha!" he laughed even more, to the point where slight tears came out from his eyes.

I clenched my fists and really could not take it! Why is he reacting like that!

"What's the matter? Why are you laughing like that?" I said snobbishly.

With that, he finally calmed down and looked at me with a cheeky grin.

"You thought that my partner to the national event was my girlfriend? Tss. That's my older cousin, you know." he said simply.

"I don't believe it..." I said in a small tone.

He then sighed before grinning again.

"It's really my cousin from my mother's side and they are based in America. It's the first time they visited after many years and my cousin insisted she wanted to go as my partner so I had no choice." he murmured.

Knowing Lennox, he would not say untrue things so foolishly. With how he's explaining, maybe, that woman was really his cousin...

If that is really the case, I want to dig a hole and bury myself in there. I want to slap my face. I'm too embarrassed!

"Actually, I planned to introduce her to you during that day. But unfortunately, I did not have the chance to do so..." he continued.

Because of embarrassment, I averted my gaze from him. However, it seemed like he did not like it as he caressed my cheek, making me look at him again. It was so easy for him to do so since even with my tall height, he was still towering over me.

"Besides, it was not only you who was jealous. I was too, you know." he said as if he has been unfairly treated.

I raised my eyebrows at him, not knowing what he meant by that.

"One heard that you've been in contact with a kid named Kyle Diaz... messaging him, sharing jokes and even sending him pictures of you... I'm honestly envious. You and I are not even connected in Facebook." Lennox said in an offended voice.

Upon hearing his words, I could not help but scoff at him. Kid? Really? He's probably not even that much older than Kyle.

As I find out more about this guy, the dignified impression I've once had of him was already mostly destroyed. Dignified? Pfft. He's only dignified when it comes to his public service but it seems like when he's showing his real self, he is actually quite childish and a bit silly.

"Well, that's your fault. I tried adding you on Facebook a long time ago but you had too much friend requests that I was not allowed to send one anymore. It's your fault that you're too famous. Tss." I exclaimed to him.

I saw him pout at me as I tried to gather the courage to equal the gaze he's giving me.

"Besides... Kyle Diaz is not my type." I managed to say in a shy voice.

Lennox looked relieved when I said that but he somehow raised his eyebrows at me.

"Oh? Then who's you're type? Who do you like?" he said teasingly.

My lips slightly frowned as I rolled my eyes at him. Is he playing dumb? I've been doing many shameless things for a very long time and even though my moves were not explicit, I think my intentions were clear to understand.

"You! It's you that I like. Happy?" I said loudly, not minding my reddened cheeks.

"Mmm. Happy." he said with a grin.

Suddenly, his finger lightly raised my chin up. He slightly bowed to meet my eyes up close.

When his lips finally touched mine, my heart felt like it was being squeezed tightly to the point it would burst.

It was only soft peck, but it was sweet and sent many tingling sensations throughout my body.

"By the way, do you wanna know the one I like? It's you... I like you too." he murmured.

Upon hearing those words, I really feel like I could not breathe. I feel like I was hearing such miraculous words. It's something that I've been wanting to hear for so long.

Catching him by surprise, I took to initiative to kiss his lips. However, I quickly pulled away, revealing a cheeky smile.

Though, his eyes were burning fiercely, looking at me directly. Somehow, I just couldn't help but laugh at his reaction.

I caressed his cheeks and kissed him again, wanting to tease him more.

However, this time, he refused to let me continue with my teasings. Unwilling to be outdone, he lightly bit my lower lip.

The shock made my lips slightly open and he took it as an opportunity to venture his own tongue into my mouth.

The sound of our lips tangling grew louder, making me naturally flushed. The sensations it delivered also made my body shiver.

While my hands have somehow wandered around his neck, Lennox put one of his arms tightly on my waist, hugging me closely to him. Then, the other supported the back of my head, deepening our kiss.

After he parted his mouth from mine, I took heavy gasps. I was breathless and felt like I was mentally drunk because of the overwhelming situation.