The Prince Who Loved Me - Chapter 21

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Chapter 21

Soon, blue eyes swept through her gaze. That look made her chest tingle for no reason.

He kissed the back of her hand, then fidgeted with their interlocked fingers.

“Darling.”

“Yeah?”

“Tell me about Korean dating culture. So I don’t make any mistakes.”

“Am I your first Korean date?”

At those words, he snorted as if he’d heard something amusing.

“A very long time ago, I went on something like a date with a Korean girl once.”

“Really? How was it?”

“Well, that girl didn’t really like me.”

Bada made an expression as if she couldn’t understand.

Even though everyone has different tastes, River had looks that could destroy preferences.

“That girl must have had really high standards. Oh, but now that I hear that, I’m getting a bit jealous.”

He chuckled and said.

“Well, anyway, how do you date in Korea?”

“Hmm, well. Relationships between men and women are similar everywhere in the world. But Korea is a bit more conservative than the West.”

“For example?”

“It depends on the person, but physical contact is more cautious. Dating app meetings are kept hush-hush. Oh, and couples also wear couple rings…”

“Couple rings? What’s that?”

“Yeah. In the West, only engaged couples exchange rings, but in Korea, regular couples also exchange rings sometimes.”

“…I see.”

River looked up at the ceiling while playing with her hair. As if lost in thought.

Soon he reached out and opened the nightstand drawer, then pulled out a portable metal mint candy tin from inside.

When the tin’s lid opened, inside wasn’t candy but some kind of ring.

“Gasp.”

Bada couldn’t hide her surprise at seeing the ring.

It was an extremely luxurious and antique ring.

In the center of the ring was a large heart-shaped sapphire, with golden hand carvings supporting the gem from both sides.

The rose vine engravings spiraling up the platinum band were intricate and delicate.

It was similar to the Claddagh rings worn as symbols of love in Ireland, but the details were slightly different.

Puzzled by this, Bada asked.

“…Why is such a precious ring coming out of there?”

“If I’m going to date a Korean, I should follow Korean rules.”

He slipped the ring onto her left ring finger while meeting her gaze.

“Will you be my date? Make me the happiest man in the world?”

She knew he was just joking around. But his eyes looked so serious that Bada’s heart raced as if she’d really received a marriage proposal.

Moreover, the ring fit her hand perfectly like magic. River seemed slightly surprised to notice this too.

“The ring found its owner.”

Bada raised her hand to admire the ring. The blue gem reflecting the candlelight emitted brilliant light.

“Such an incredibly fancy ring… this is rare even for wedding rings, let alone couple rings. It’s too burdensome. I don’t think this will work.”

When Bada tried to take off the ring and hand it to him, he clicked his tongue to stop her.

“Just keep it. It’s fake.”

Bada frowned one eyebrow in suspicion.

“Really? But it looks too real to be fake.”

“These days replicas are made well too. So you don’t need to feel burdened. And if it were real, it wouldn’t be in a mint candy tin.”

“…I guess so. Thanks anyway.”

“Don’t mention it.”

“It’s really pretty. The gem’s color is exactly the same as your eyes.”

Bada smiled brightly while gazing into his 100% pure sapphire-like eyes.

But on the other hand, she couldn’t hide her suspicion.

Even if it’s fake, why would he carry around such a ring.

‘Maybe it’s stolen goods or something…’

As if sensing that Bada’s thoughts were about to deepen, he pressed their lips together.

Soon the wind blowing through the terrace extinguished the candle’s flame.

The bedroom was soon dyed in quiet darkness, and only the touch on skin and breathing sounds by the ear became vivid.

* * *

The two were trapped in their own world like newlyweds on a honeymoon, exploring only each other.

Due to the leisurely rhythm unique to tropical regions, they almost forgot what day of the week it was.

Every morning Bada opened her eyes to hands gently caressing her waist.

He kissed various parts of her face as if telling her it was time to get up.

“Good morning, Your Majesty.”

He whispered in her ear with a posh accent. That tone made Bada feel as if she’d really become the Queen of England.

“Mmm… when did you wake up?”

“A while ago.”

Bada looked at him with sleepy eyes and smiled.

‘How can someone look this handsome even when just waking up from sleep?’

He smiled mischievously. At the same time, fingers that had traveled up her calf drew circles on the inside of her thigh.

When Bada let out a shallow breath, a strange light appeared in his eyes.

Soon he hid his body under the covers. It was obvious what he was trying to do.

The bed sheets were still full of traces from last night. Bada let out a thin sigh.

“After pushing so hard yesterday. I don’t even have energy to do more.”

“I’ll take care of it myself.”

When there was no answer, he suddenly poked his head out from under the covers.

“Is that okay?”

When Bada nodded as if giving up, he grinned.

“Thank you for giving me the opportunity to serve you, Your Majesty.”

Burying his head under the sheets again, he brought his face between Bada’s legs.

She felt warm breath on her bare bottom, then soon the sensation of being licked with his tongue.

“Haah…”

Bada pretended to be helpless and threw her head back.

The bright morning sunlight pouring over her face seemed to be scolding her.

* * *

After showering, the two had a leisurely breakfast.

The menu consisted of tropical fruits, healthy granola, and an omelet he made.

The food on the plates was as neat as what you’d eat at a brunch restaurant.

Bada stuffed her mouth full of omelet and side dishes and chewed.

“It’s really delicious. What’s this sauce spread on the bread?”

“Cashew nut sauce. I thought it would suit your taste, so I made it.”

“It’s really delicious. Thank you.”

After finishing their meal, they mostly spent the morning having their own time.

Bada went to yoga or went to cafes to read books. Meanwhile, River exercised for hours in the home gym inside the villa.

In the afternoon, they spent time at the private beach located below the cliff.

They surfed or sometimes built sandcastles like children.

Before they knew it, time passed and the western sky was dyed a deep rose color.

River took her to various places around the villa to make love.

As if he was trying to fulfill all the words she had uttered when they first slept together.

He always took her to secluded corners under the pretense of showing her around the villa.

‘Want to see the outdoor shower?’

‘There’s a flower in the garden that blooms once every ten years, and it’s blooming now.’

‘Your shoulder muscles are tense. Let me give you an oil massage.’

‘Come here. Let’s go for an evening swim.’

And once they actually arrived at those places, River would quickly reveal his instincts.

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