Chapter 27: Confluence of many races
"Looks like you fancy her. Do you like her?"
Marlon’s question caused Erik to pause. His face softened a bit before it turned back to a hard mask of ice.
"You’re thinking too much." His voice sounded flat and emotionless.
’Really? Then why can’t you peel your gaze from your selfie with her?’ Marlon muttered under his breath. Of course, he did not have the courage to utter them aloud.
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As there was no direct flight from Green Heights province to China, Aryana traveled to the Capital City a day before her scheduled flight to China. The following morning, Erik picked her up from her hotel.
She was wearing a simple cropped white blouse with a dark blue leaf design and bell-shaped sleeves. The square neckline showed off her collarbone and her fair slender neck. She paired it with dark blue jeans and comfortable blue sneakers with white stripes. She wore the blue jade pi disc pendant that Mu Chen has gifted her.
Marlon took the luggage from her while she get to the back of the car.
Aryana’s gaze fell on the side profile of a very handsome man. She breathed deeply and tried to calm the erratic beating of her heart. She could once again smell a light blend of patchouli, cedar, and sandalwood, a tantalizing scent that made her unconsciously move closer to Erik.
The corner of Erik’s lips curved slightly upwards. He stopped what he was doing and studied her side profile.
"Did you have breakfast?" He asked in a gentle tone.