Perfect Match: Irresistible Desire For You
Chapter 93

After thirty minutes, the two entered a high-end bespoke restaurant named ‘GoTown’. Ashley followed Joseph as he led them into a private dining area for couples that was located on the top floor of the restaurant. The area was quiet and inviting, unlike the lively and rambunctious dining area downstairs.

“Will we make it to our movie later?” Ashley asked as she leaned back into the chair.

Their movie was scheduled to begin in an hour. Ashley looked forward to watching the movie with Joseph for the first time, which seemed like a traditional activity for a date.

“Don’t worry about it. The dishes have been served already. We should eat first.” As usual, Joseph chose to avoid the question and steer the conversation in a different direction.

When the waitress served the dishes on the rustic table, Ashley was delighted. She couldn’t wait to see how delicious each dish tasted. The moment the waitress left the room, Ashley made a move to grab some of the food.

“These look amazing! How did you know that I like these dishes?” she asked as she cut up a piece of tender steak and put it into her mouth.

In a matter of moments, all the dishes had been served. Joseph had booked this place in advance and pre-ordered their meals. Ashley was curious to know how he found out about her tastes in food.

“Of course, it’s something I should know,” Joseph replied in a soft voice.

He was fully aware that Ashley couldn’t resist delicious food. It wasn’t difficult to figure out her tastes, as long as he paid close attention to it.

He gracefully cut the steak and handed it to her one by one. She beamed when he placed the mouth-watering steak onto her plate, and she continued to enjoy the delicious food.

“I’m full. That was an excellent meal! Let’s go to the cinema!” she said excitedly as she wiped her mouth with a napkin. He sat quietly as he waited for her to finish.

“Alright. You don’t need to get up. We can watch the film here.” He placed a hand on her shoulder to calm her.

Ashley looked around her in anticipation. Except for the sky blue walls that were decorated with exotic ornaments, she couldn’t see anything that would be able to play the movie for them.

As she continued to look around, she heard the faint sound of fingers snapping. Immediately after, soft music began to play in the background, and the room was suddenly cloaked in darkness.

A large screen suddenly came down from the wall in front of them and lit up, casting a soft glow inside the room. Warm, dim lights brightened up the room slightly, creating a romantic atmosphere. It was like they were in a couple box in a cinema.

She was awe-struck at how the room around them suddenly transformed. When she was about to turn around and ask Joseph what had happened, the movie suddenly began to play.

Words appeared on the widescreen that said, “Welcome to the movie showing of ‘Serendipity’.” One scene played out after another after that.

Ashley’s eyes were fixated on the screen for the duration of the film. Every scene seemed to penetrate her soul with warmth and music.

On screen, a montage of every moment that they had spent together played out.

The first part was animated and showed scenes of their early encounters together. It showed the one-night stand, the fight they had at the office the second time they met, the time when they pushed the pervert away together, the dance, and finally the dinner with Leonard.

The second part featured live-action photos and videos of the two of them. Several pictures of them were shown smiling brightly together behind different backgrounds. Subtitles appeared below every scene which described the producer’s thoughts.

At the end of the film, several photos throughout their relationship were projected onto the four walls. The movie was all about a man that met the love of his life.

The last scene of the film projected the words: “I love you, Ashley!” These words stayed on the screen as the music slowly came to a stop.

When Ashley checked her watch, she realized that an hour had quickly gone by. The beautiful pictures and words touched her deeply, and tears began to well up in her eyes.

“Ashley, this confession may not be as luxurious as you deserve, but you know that it is sincere. This is from the bottom of my heart. From the moment I met you, my life has never been the same. For the first time in my life, I’ve felt loved and learned how to love in return. I have discovered the beauty of love through you. I wish to hold your hand and spend the rest of my life with you. Will you give me a chance to do that?” Joseph said with sincerity as he held a bouquet of blue roses in his hands.

Ashley was moved to tears at his declaration of love. Joseph had carefully planned this moment for the two of them. In the past, she had known him as a cold and arrogant man, but he proved her wrong time and time again. How could she not be moved by him?

Ashley looked at him with tear-streamed eyes, and Joseph couldn’t help the urge to wipe them away, even if he knew that they were tears of joy.

He moved to hug her as he repeated, “I love you. Let me take care of you for the rest of my life.”

She immediately held him back and whispered in a hoarse voice, “Of course. I want nothing more.” After a pause, she added in a low voice, “I love you too.”

When Joseph heard Ashley declare her love for him in return, his heart was filled with euphoria. The person that he adored loved him back. He couldn’t think of a better feeling.

Joseph moved closer to her, then raised a hand to touch her tear-dampened face and said in a gentle voice, “Don’t cry. My heart hurts whenever I see you crying.”

Ashley nodded in understanding. However, the tears were gushing out of her eyes uncontrollably. Deep inside her heart, she could feel the genuine love that Joseph had for her. She was overjoyed, and she couldn’t stop her tears of joy.

Joseph didn’t know what to do to console her. His goal was to finally confess his love to her and give her a night to remember. He looked back over to her beautiful face and sweet mouth as he leaned forward to k**s her.

The moment their lips touched, the two felt an electric shock pass between them. They were both in a daze for a few moments, as if they couldn’t believe that it was finally happening.

Her lips were as soft and tempting as he had been imagining. Joseph quickly came back to his senses and freed his hand to cradle the back of her head. He began to move his lips against hers.