The General Who Hates Me

"I still can’t believe bro had such a dramatic beginning... I mean, who would have thought he’s a Liu!? Jeru’s cousin! Anyway, Jeru and him are on good terms now because Jeru has changed a lot. He’s no longer arrogant... But still... Bro is a Liu! He’s from one of the most powerful families, Lyra... Your brother is a Liu!" Torin gushed as he and Lyra walked hand-in-hand to meet Torin’s mother in a restaurant nearby.

Lyra rolled her eyes and said, "Don’t exaggerate! Who the heck cares if their family is powerful... What’s important is a family that cares for each other, respect one another, and stick together."

Then she added with a tease, "Besides, your family is more dramatic, Bro... I mean, your relationship with your father... It’s really full of drama."

Torin quickly pulled her for a smooch on the lips and changed the topic.

"Hmm, I like that you intentionally call me ’Bro’ every now and then. It means you deliberately want me to kiss you," he teased, followed by a playful grin.

Lyra’s face crumpled as she retorted, "Excuse me... It’s not intentional at all! Can you blame me? I’m so used to calling you ’Bro’ ever since I me..."

"Mwah!"

Her words were interrupted by another crispy kissing sound from their lips.

Lyra hit Torin’s shoulder as her cheeks turned pink. "Stop it! We are in public! People are looking!"

Torin laughed and proudly said, "So what? Why would I care about them looking? I don’t mind showing my affection for my future wife to the world!!!"

Instead of answering, Lyra abruptly pulled him inside the restaurant where they would meet Torin’s mother.