Perfect Match: Irresistible Desire For You -
Chapter 310
“I still remember my mother’s expectant eyes before she died. She was hoping to see my father for one last time. Unfortunately, he failed to fulfill her last wish.” A bitter smile tugged at the corners of Rosa’s mouth. “My father was a senior official who prioritized his service for the country over his own family. He didn’t return to visit until my mother’s funeral. It’s sad to say that it was only the fifth time I got to be with him since my childhood.”
As the story went on, everything about Rosa was fully revealed. The attachment to her parents, her sorrow for her mother’s death, the growing resentment towards her absentee father, and her helplessness as a little girl influenced how she turned out to be later on in life. All the pain and suffering she felt during those years contributed to the mistrustful and fierce personality she had today.
Seconds ticked by, and Rosa finally calmed down. There was no trace of emotion on her face, but Mike could never forget the image of the vulnerable and lost child that appeared before him moments ago. He was unaware of her troubled past, and it was the only time he had seen her so pure and defenseless. It was such a tragic scene that he wanted to comfort her and take all her misery away, but he didn’t know how to do it.
“To the best of my recollection, dad was never there when we needed him most. He was always busy with his missions and often made excuses not to visit. Even after my mom was diagnosed with breast cancer and hospitalized for two years, her so-called husband only dropped by a few times. Honestly speaking, grandpa was even a better man than dad was in those days,” Rosa murmured as if she was talking to herself.
But Mike kept listening with the utmost attention.
“As soon as mom’s funeral had ended, dad took off once again. He entrusted me to grandpa’s care, along with the nanny at home. When I was old enough, he signed me up to a military school and repeatedly said I needed to work hard to reach the top. He wished for me to outrank him at the soonest time possible, but that’s all that mattered to him. My old man didn’t really care about me…”
Her voice slowly faltered, and she stopped speaking altogether. Dreadful silence filled the air as the pair didn’t know what to do next. Realizing that she shared more than she intended to, Rosa quickly forced a sneer and said in a mocking tone, “You are one lucky bastard. I spilled all my life secrets to you.”
“Yup, I’m officially the luckiest man on the planet.” Snapping out of his thoughts, Mike attempted to liven up the situation and showed a toothy grin. “Consider me your human diary. Anytime you feel sad, feel free to dump your feelings on me. I’ll always welcome you with open arms for a big hug!”
He patted his chest and gave a wink.
“You’re unbelievable! Who the hell wants a hug from you?” Rosa scowled in disdain and recoiled in aversion.
Seeing that Rosa was back to her usual self, Mike gently called for her attention. “Listen, there’s something important that I need to share with you as well.”
“Well, go on. Spill it.” Rosa shot him a look of curiosity.
The two of them were receptive to the other at this moment. Both bonded over delicate stories and served as a listening ear to the talking party.
“I had a dream earlier before you came in. In my fantasy world, we were both happily in love and had a child together. It was a beautiful scene.”
Mike stared dreamily into space, cherishing every second of the precious memory. On the other hand, Rosa was disgusted at the awkward images that played in her mind. She looked at him and snorted in disdain. “Only in a dream would someone give birth to a child for you. The mere thought of it makes me want to throw up.”
If Mike paid more attention to her tone, he would notice that Rosa’s shyness was undeniable.
However, Mike was focused on other things. Instead, he turned to her with narrowed eyes and furrowed eyebrows. “I like your gentler version in my dream much better. Unfortunately, you had to shatter the beautiful moment and wake me up. Now I’m stuck with this rude and domineering woman in real life.”
“Mike, you better shut your mouth if you know what’s good for you!” Rosa exclaimed with her usual harsh tone.
“Hey, I’m just speaking the truth here. There’s no need for you to get all worked up. I just thought that you’d like to know about it,” Mike replied defensively.
“I’ve had enough of this nonsense. It’s time for bed. I need to get up early to prepare for the training tomorrow.”
After fixing her pillows, Rosa curled her body underneath the sheets and closed her eyes.
“You go ahead. I’ll hang my coat outside so the creases will smoothen out by tomorrow.”
The sound of Mike’s receding footsteps left Rosa at ease with herself. He was very thoughtful, and every sweet gesture of his gave her pure joy and peace of mind.
Later that night, both Rosa and Mike kept tossing and turning uncomfortably in their respective beds. They weren’t used to sleeping with a person of the opposite gender in the room, especially one who was only a few feet away.
“I can’t take this anymore. Let’s talk instead,” Mike g*****d and broke the heavy silence.
“Alright, I guess.” To Mike’s surprise, Rosa cooperated with him.
“Do you have any wishes?”
“Really? Can’t you think of anything else that’s not a typical question? Anyway, I don’t have any wishes.”
She stopped believing in wishes the moment her mother died. It was pointless since they didn’t seem to work. From then on, she developed a certain disdain for such things. Rosa stared silently at the ceiling with sad eyes.
“Oh, I see. Why don’t you think of a topic for a change?”
“How many women have captured your interest before?”
Rosa blurted out the first thing that came into her mind.
It took a while for Mike to respond. He thought carefully and answered slowly, “I think there were three.”
When she heard his revelation, Rosa’s heart seemed to stop beating for a moment. She swallowed anxiously before acknowledging his statement curtly. “Okay.”
“I like my mother, my sister, and a special woman named Rosa.” Mike added teasingly, “Hey, did I just detect a hint of jealousy in your voice?”
“Excuse me? Of course not! In your dreams, Mike!” Rosa secretly breathed a sigh of relief. She would rather die than admit her jealousy.
“Unlike you, my mother and sister are both soft-spoken and gentle women. I wonder how your fiery temperament might affect my family once we get married.” Mike suddenly sighed at the thought with a look of concern on his face.
“You’re getting ahead of yourself, silly man! It’s still a question of whether I will agree to marry you or not. Remember, it all depends on me first.”
“I guarantee that it’s only a matter of time. Don’t underestimate my attractiveness and wit. Even my younger sister was able to get married. How can’t I? I am sure you will marry me.”
“That only means your pretty sister is more of a catch than you are.”
“I beg to disagree! It’s just that my brother-in-law is too seductive and irresistible with his flowery words.”
“Oh my, what a profound sibling connection!”
“You got me once again.”
The two chatted for a long time and got along well. All conflicts were put behind them as they enjoyed each other’s company.
The conversation came to a lull at last, and Rosa’s voice faded away into the night, followed by her faint snores.
After a few minutes, Mike finally drifted to sleep. It was a tiring day, and he needed to get some rest for tomorrow’s training camp.
Unfortunately, the cold winter wind blew wildly, and the freezing temperature plunged even further, waking up Mike with a start. With his teeth chattering uncontrollably, he instinctively slipped into Rosa’s bed and snuggled against her for warmth.
Now that he had comfortably tucked himself underneath the thick blankets, Mike quickly returned to sleep.
Hours passed, and the sun began to rise above the horizon, ushering in a new day. The loud alarm sounded, interrupting the slumber of the two people in a tight embrace.
“Ah!” still in quite a daze, Rosa immediately screamed and kicked the person beside her. As a result, Mike fell off the bed and winced in pain.
“Hey, can you quit being so rude? It’s not nice to start my morning with my face planted on the floor. I didn’t even do a thing to you! What’s your problem?” Mike scowled at her. He rubbed his buttocks after being kicked twice in a short amount of time.
With eyes wide in alarm, she checked that her clothes were still intact and that no molestation had occurred. Rosa flung the sheets to one side and immediately jumped out of bed. She glared at Mike and snarled, “You slept beside me! I warned you not to do that! Get moving. We need to report to the training grounds in time for the morning exercises.”
She took a moment to glance at the clock and sighed. As the drillmaster, it was her duty to ensure that the proper preparations were in place for the day. Within seconds, she washed her face and slipped into her uniform. Satisfied with her dignified reflection in the mirror, she quickly walked out of the room and slammed the door shut.
Mike was left in awe at her efficient movement and lightning-quick actions but soon realized he had a lot to work on if he hoped to catch up. After a few splashes of water on his face, he changed into his military uniform hanging on the balcony. He was ready for whatever possible challenges awaited him today.
There was a bounce on his step and a huge grin on his face when he arrived at the army grounds. Mike had a great time last night and felt his chances of winning Rosa’s heart grow even stronger. However, his good mood instantly evaporated when he started the brutal training.
The high-intensity exercises went on from early morning until the very evening. Mike and his fellow recruits pushed themselves to their limit. They ran with wooden planks over their shoulders, went through target practice, did some lateral crawls, and took turns in sparring sessions. During the hellacious drills, Mike committed a couple of mistakes and was punished severely by the unforgiving drillmaster. It took a massive toll on his body, both physically and mentally.
At the end of their training, Mike looked forward to seeing Rosa in her apartment again. He didn’t mind the aches and wounds he suffered as long as he would be with her once more in private. But to his utter dismay, he discovered that a bed bunk was assigned to him in the dormitory, which only meant that there would be no beauty in his arms tonight.
The following eight days went by quickly, and Mike grew stronger with every training session. His physique significantly developed, along with his cardio and endurance. It didn’t matter how much punishment he took because the young man easily adapted to the harsh regimen and added it to his experience. Through the rigorous workouts, number forty-nine had vastly improved and solidified his place among the elites in their batch. His impressive progress came as a surprise to the drillmaster, making her sulk for a while as she didn’t get to punish him that often anymore.
Even in the middle of the night, the new recruits were jolted awake for a surprise mission. All of them had to report to the assembly area immediately and receive their briefing. They had no choice but to fight the weariness and exhaustion in their bodies and push forward. Sleep was scarce, and Mike cherished every hour he could get. Fueled by determination and the mounting chip on his shoulder, he was able to survive the ten hellacious days of training and finished with flying colors.
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