AN UNEXPECTED GROOM

-Since you have to take these bitter medicines every day, these chocolates will help you, explained Sebastien,

– Enzo said that you really liked this brand of chocolate.

She lowered her head and smiled. Although she hadn’t eaten the chocolates yet, she felt very sweet in her heart. It was so sweet she felt like she was becoming diabetic.

– Sebastien Flores, thank you, declared Roxane with reddened eyes. Originally, she had planned to ask him out to pursue him, but now he had ended up surprising her with a gift instead.

Sebastien stroked her head and asked:

– Are you sleepy?

She shook her head. She had been sleeping so much lately. Besides, how could she sleep now when her feelings were soaring?

“Then come with me,” said Sebastien before grabbing her hand and pulling her away.

She held the box of chocolates in one hand as she obediently followed him without asking. Her bright eyes were focused on Santa Claus in front of her. She was like a child who believed in Santa Claus unconditionally.

Sebastian took her to the attic on the third floor. Even though it was called an attic, it was very spacious.

A warm light illuminated the room. On the corner of the street there was a Christmas tree more than a meter high. It was decorated with many shiny ornaments and wrapped in sparkling garlands.

The ceiling was decorated like a starry sky, looking calm and mysterious.

Sebastien pulled her to the sofa and sat her down before saying:

– You can watch all the movies you want here. All the latest cinema films are available here…

Even though they couldn’t go out to eat, they could still watch a movie at home. Watching a movie at home was always a date.

Roxane didn’t look at the giant screen in front of her. Instead, she looked at him with sparkling eyes and asked:

– Can I touch your beard?

He was surprised. He didn’t expect her to make such a request.

– Can I?

Roxane asked, acting cute.

Sebastien couldn’t resist him and could only nod.

She reached out and gently stroked the white beard. Even though she knew it was wrong, she still couldn’t bear to use her strength as if she was afraid of harming him.

“He’s Sebastien; he’s also my Santa. I really, really love him, and I want to be with him for the rest of my life…”

After she removed her hands she said

– I’m going to choose a film…

Sebastien nodded before saying:

– Now that Santa has delivered the gift, he’s going to leave, okay?

Patrice had bought the costume at a roadside stall because it was last minute. Therefore, the quality was not very good. Sebastien wanted to change his costume because it made him uncomfortable.

“Okay,” Roxane said. When he stood up, she added:

– You are not allowed to give gifts to other people.

“This Santa can only give me gifts!”

Hearing this, a spring smile appeared on Sebastian’s face. Unfortunately, Roxane didn’t see him since he was covered by his beard. He said in a low and tender voice:

– All right.

She revealed a satisfied smile before continuing to choose a movie.

…

After Sebastian returned to his room, he took off the costume. Before he put on his loose sweater, he saw a red rash near his neck. He didn’t feel anything at first, but it started to itch when he touched it. He sighed helplessly and swapped his sweater for a turtleneck to cover the rash instead.This text is property of Nô/velD/rama.Org.

When he returned to the attic with two glasses of juice, Roxane had already selected a film and was waiting for him obediently on the sofa.

When she saw him wearing a turtleneck sweater, she asked curiously:

– Are you cold ?

He replied vaguely,

– Mm…

“Then I’m going to increase the temperature slightly,” Roxane said, reaching for the remote control.

Sebastien was about to stop her when he heard her mutter:

– I’m a little cold too…

With that, he swallowed the words hanging on the tip of his tongue.

She chose a foreign film. The plot wasn’t very good, and after a while she started to lose interest and get sleepy.

Due to the high temperature and the turtleneck sweater, Sebastien felt very uncomfortable and therefore did not pay attention to the film.

Roxane yawned and leaned against the sofa before muttering:

– This movie is so boring…

Sebastien lowered his head to look at her. Even in the dim light, he could see that she was tired.

– Fatigue?

Roxane’s eyelids drooped.

– Yeah.

-Then don’t look at him anymore. Go back to your room and rest.

– But I don’t want to go back to my room yet…

It was their first date, after all, she didn’t want it to end so soon.

Naturally, Sebastian couldn’t bear to part with her soon. He said :

-Then rest here. I’ll take you back to your room once you fall asleep.

She glanced at him and asked:

– Are you using your boyfriend’s privilege in advance again?

He smiled and asked back:

-There’s also girlfriend privilege. Do you want to use them in advance?

– What is this?

– You can lean against your boyfriend… said Sebastien, patting him on the shoulder.

Roxane covered her face and laughed. After a few seconds, she nodded and said:

– All right.

Sebastian wrapped his arm around her shoulders as she leaned against him shyly and expectantly.

When she smelled the woody scent on her body, her smile widened.

Likewise, Sebastian couldn’t help but smile as he lowered his head to look at her side profile.

Roxane leaned against him and closed her eyes, saying in a soft voice:

– Sebastien, I like you. I am very happy to be by your side. Very very happy.

The sounds of a fierce battle coming from the PA system couldn’t drown out her gentle voice at all.