Perfect Match: Irresistible Desire For You
Chapter 80

On the second morning since her arrival, Ashley’s sleep was broken by a rap on the door, early in the morning. She opened the door and was met by the sight of Joseph with milk and sandwiches in his hand.

Still in a bit of a daze, Ashley couldn’t think straight just yet. ‘When did the handsome Joseph become a waiter? Or am I imagining things?’

Noticing that Ashley was looking at him thoughtfully with her big, sleepy eyes, Joseph ruffled her messy hair with a free hand, and said gently, “What are you thinking about? Wash up and have breakfast. What adventure will be going on today?”

Seeing Ashley’s cute face put him in a good mood. He had wanted a good reason to interact with Ashley this morning, so he had decided to fetch two breakfasts from the hotel hostess.

Ashley was still enjoying the intoxicating feeling of Joseph being tender towards her, but she was eager to spend time with him, so she answered him quickly, “Okay…”

She followed his instructions and went into the bathroom to wash up. She dressed herself neatly, all the while reminding herself not to become distracted, and walked out of the bathroom.

She was met by the sight of Joseph watching the morning finance news from a seat beside the bed, with breakfast having been neatly laid out on the side table.

The city was already in full swing at this time. The sound of people making the way through their day, and walking and chatting outside, could be clearly heard. Sunlight shone in through the window onto Joseph’s chiseled face. Basked in this golden light, he looked so handsome that it was unearthly, as if he were a God who had accidentally wandered into the world from his rightful place in heaven.

After appreciating his beauty for a moment, Ashley walked to the table and took her seat to have breakfast. While they eat, she asked him, “Will you be staying in Mexico today? What about your work?”

“I am taking annual leave.” Joseph replied to her enquiry with just five words.

This was a convincing explanation, she couldn’t replace fault with it. She asked, “So where will you be going on vacation?”

“I’ll go wherever you go,” with his eyes still on the television, Joseph replied without missing a beat.

Ashley felt helpless when she heard his response. She felt interacting with Joseph was very stressful. He could sometimes be frigid and miserly with his words, but other times, he could be so loving. She became flustered by his change in attitude. She had not been prepared to face such an unusual change in his behavior.

“May I ask why?” Ashley asked directly. She didn’t know why Joseph made such a plan for his vacation, just as she hadn’t known why he had been so affectionate previously.

“This way, I can have a vacation without having to attend to all the plans. Besides, I can protect you. Do you have a problem with this?” Registering the confusion in Ashley’s tone, Joseph turned to look at her and replied, indifferently.

Apart from the excuse that he had just been “passing by” which he had given yesterday, Joseph had answered every question Ashley had directed at him, truthfully. He hadn’t been passing by, he had specifically come to Mexico to spend time with her. Of course, this truth could not be revealed at this time. The reason she had brought up this topic was because she was still unsure of him. Telling her this now, would just make her withdraw from him.

‘So he followed me because he doesn’t know or want to plan where to go for himself.” Thinking this, Ashley felt some of her tension release. Feeling the gaze of Joseph on her, Ashley looked back at him and said with a smile, “I see. I have no objection.”

After all, it was somewhat dangerous for a woman to travel alone. With such a powerful presence with her, she would not need to worry about her safety. ‘Besides, the more the merrier,’ she thought. Plus, the way Joseph raised his eyes when he asked whether she had a problem with his presence or not, no one would dare say that they did.

Ashley’s smile was sugary and dazzling in the morning light. It made Joseph’s heart skip a beat.

You could not deny that Ashley could drive men crazy with her looks. She had a stunning face and exquisite features. Even without makeup, she was gorgeous. Especially now, when she smiled so sincerely, she was as pretty as a picture. Joseph suddenly had this overwhelming feeling that he wanted to hide Ashley from the world, keeping her to himself.

“Let’s finish up breakfast first. We’ll go to the Pyramid of the Moon a little later,” she advised. After letting out a sigh of relief, Ashley retrieved the travel guides from her bag. She was looking at it, so she had not noticed that Joseph was in a welcome, yet rare, distraction.

Following her direction, Joseph picked up a sandwich and started eating. He glanced at the guides that Ashley was reading. The details of tourist spots to see during the trip had been jotted down in the most elegant hand-writing.

“Have you been wanting to come here for some time now?” Joseph asked, noticing the great detail in the notes in her hands.

“Sort of. When I was in college, I had planned on visiting places that have deep historical significance and rich culture.” Reminiscing, Ashley began to share the dreams she had in her youth. “I often watched travel documentaries and tourist programs. It really ignited my desire to travel at that time. I wanted to see those historical sites with my own eyes, eat all kinds of new dishes, and meet a handsome new man…” Realizing that she had said too much, Ashley trailed off.

“All your wishes have been fulfilled.” After listening to what Ashley had said, he made this comment.

After considering what he said, Ashley replied, “Well, I haven’t met a handsome man yet.” This was a dream she really wanted to realize. Now that her friend, Yasmin, had also instructed her to fulfil it, it meant even more. After recalling her experiences from the previous day, Ashley sighed, “I met some handsome men last night, but unfortunately I didn’t get a chance to take pictures.”

Joseph’s face darkened at her words. ‘Does she replace those bastards handsome?’ Joseph was put off by Ashley’s pathetic standard when it came to looks. How could this woman fail to recognize him, a truly handsome man?

“Finish your breakfast and gather your things. We will leave as soon as you are ready,” Joseph responded and abruptly walked out of her room.

Noticing the sudden coldness in Joseph’s tone, Ashley looked at his departing figure and felt that she couldn’t keep up with his rapidly changing moods. ‘Did I offend him?’

While she packed her things, she replayed the morning she had spent with Joseph in her mind, recalling each little detail as it happened. She focused on the point when his face had become shadowed with darkness. It took her a while before she realized that she had not given him recognition for being a handsome man that she met last night. But in her eyes, the handsome man she wished to meet in a far-off land did not refer to someone from Obraria like her, but someone of a different background, someone truly foreign.