Chapter 25

Hearing the voice, Theresia suddenly pushed Ace away. His heartbeat became erratic at the sudden appearance of that person. Similar to Theresia, Ace snorted in annoyance and looked at the person with a sharp gaze.

"Huh, Lilia! Why did you appear all of a sudden? I thought you were a ghost, you know!" Theresia grumbled furiously, because her best friend's behavior was always annoying.

How not to be angry? During a romantic moment, suddenly Lilia appeared behind the two of them. Just like a ghost that likes to appear suddenly, especially when Lilia's face is very annoying.

Instead of apologizing, Lilia is smiling. Lilia is not a child who doesn't know that Ace wants to kiss Theresia, she appears suddenly because she wants to upset them both. It's annoying indeed, but that's Lilia's nature.

Lilia originally wanted to go to the cafe to replace Theresia at work, but she gave up because of the wrong address. Yes, his teleportation portal took him to a deserted place where there were no people at all. Don't know if her strength is wrong or Lilia's unfocused.

"Ekhem, just pretend I'm not around. Just continue the scene, I'll close my eyes," said Lilia in a mocking tone, she also covered her eyes with both hands. Even though it was still visible between her fingers.

Theresia looked away, her face was as red as a tomato now. Of course in shame. "Shut up, Lilia," he said curtly.

While Ace, who was already lazy with Lilia's behavior, chose to get up from his seat. "I'm going home first, Theresia. Don't forget this afternoon, I will pick you up," he said with a faint smile, his hand stroking Theresia's hair gently. After that he sped off as fast as lightning, leaving the house.

"Cie, who yesterday said she didn't like Ace. Now she's crazy about that guy," said Lilia while laughing evilly, she turned to sit next to Theresia. Continuing to tease Theresia whose face was blushing with embarrassment.

"I'm not crazy about her!" Theresia dodged crossed her arms over her chest.

Lilia couldn't stop laughing, this was the first time she saw Theresia who was curtly and fiercely at men being melted with Ace. On the one hand, Lilia also felt happy if Theresia would accept Ace. Because Lilia believed that Ace could protect Theresia from the vampire nation.

Lilia didn't stop there, she poked Theresia's cheek a few times while saying, "But, why is your face so red?"

Theresia chuckled. "Get rid of your hand, Lilia," he said, gently brushing her hand away.

While Lilia was still smiling mischievously, she straightened herself up. Then looked at Theresia. "But it doesn't matter if you are close to Ace, I'm actually happy because he will help me take care of you, my dear," he said seriously, then he hugged Teresa tightly from the side. and his grandfather who died protecting him. Will Lilia and Ace end up just like them? Again Theresia's mind was thinking the same thing, as if she was traumatized by someone who wanted to protect her. He felt like a bad luck, who would only harm the people he cares about.

As Lilia let go of her embrace, she felt Theresia's expression change. "Hey, what are you thinking about? Don't think like that, Theresia," he grumbled as if he understood what his best friend was thinking. Of course, fellow wizards can read each other's minds.

"Yes, beautiful Lilia. You better get out of the way now, I'm going to my room. Bye!" said Theresia pushing Lilia's body which was still clinging to her, then walked away to her room.

Leaving Lilia who snorted in annoyance, because she almost fell over because of Theresia's actions. "You corpse flower! I tried to comfort you, but this is what you pay me?" he shouted dramatically.

"My name is Theresia, not Rafflesia!" Theresia's screams echoed throughout the room.

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It's already 17:00, according to Ace's promise to take Theresia to go somewhere. As a sign of gratitude because Theresia was willing to accept him as a mate.

Now that the two of them were stuck in silence in the car, no one spoke up. No one started a conversation, only the sound of a car engine could be heard in their ears. But the silence was broken when Ace's car arrived at a very beautiful beach, the blue water and small waves made anyone who saw it stunned by its beauty.

"Wow... Beach!" Theresia, who had been silent for a while, now cheered with joy when she saw the beautiful beach not far from where Ace's car stopped.

That made the corners of Ace's lips curl up, forming a faint smile.

"Ace, can I come down now? I really want to play on the beach, it looks like fun playing in the water," Theresia said excitedly, like a child who got a new toy.

Ace nodded in response. While Theresia, who looked happy, suddenly hugged Ace as a thank you. Don't know what's going through Theresia's mind now, and where she got the courage to hug Ace from.

"Thank you, Ace," Theresia said sincerely, between her arms.

While Ace, who got it suddenly, was very surprised. He happily returned the hug, a smile that could no longer be hidden. Ace was very happy to see Theresia smiling like that.

A few seconds later, Theresia realized what she had done. He immediately let go of his arms, looking down in shame at his actions just now.

"Let's go out!" asked Theresia without looking at Ace, she got out of the car quickly. Leaving Ace who is still smiling because of Theresia's behavior, in her eyes it looks funny.

"He's so cute," Ace muttered with a faint smile, then he reached his hand into the back seat. Taking the Lilac flower he picked up in the forest of Catania, the beautiful flower he picked especially for Theresia.

After that, Ace also got out of the car. Following Theresia who was already on the shoreline.

"Theresia!" called Ace, walking over to the woman. Don't forget the flower in her hand.

Theresia turned her head, for a moment she was transfixed by Ace's visuals. He looks very handsome and cool, plus black glasses perched on his nose. Theresia's eyes couldn't be taken away from Ace's charm, it would be a lie if she wasn't mesmerized.

"Gosh, why does Ace look more handsome," said Theresia subconsciously. Then he hit his head lightly, trying to neutralize his expression.

Theresia looks so happy, she jogs on the beach. While Ace just casually followed Theresia's footsteps. The atmosphere in the afternoon is very beautiful, the sun will soon set making the air there a little cold. The vast sky turned orange, looking very beautiful to look at. Theresia didn't want to miss that moment.

Theresia stopped her steps on the beach, looked up at the beautiful sky. The sweet smile never left his face, he looks happy today.

"So beautiful," he murmured in awe at the expanse of the sky that was slowly turning orange.

Shortly after, Ace followed. Standing next to Theresia with both hands tucked into her trouser pockets, following the direction of Theresia's gaze and smiling crookedly. "Did you like it?" he asked.

Theresia nodded then said, "I really like the moment at sunset, look at the sky it looks beautiful."

Ace again smiled, he looked down at the flower in his hand. A moment later he handed the flower to Theresia.

While Theresia was surprised to see a beautiful and fragrant flower in front of her, suddenly she turned to look at Ace confused. What does the flower mean?

"Flowers? For me?" Theresia asked doubtfully, she didn't expect Ace to give flowers on the beach like that. Very romantic.

Ace nodded, his smile couldn't be suppressed any longer.

Theresia hesitantly accepted the flower, then smelled its scent. Her nose felt a sweet and sweet scent, even Theresia didn't know the name of the flower. He turned to look at Ace, then asked, "It smells so good, why did you give me flowers?"

"I just want to be a good mate," Ace said, "flowers are beautiful, just like you. That's why I gave them to you."~

~Theresia immediately looked away, sucking in a smile. Maybe his cheeks were turning red again this time. "Thank you, Ace. I really like this flower," he replied while inhaling the scent of the flower again.

They were too busy enjoying the beautiful beach atmosphere in the afternoon, without realizing that two men were following them.

"Tsk, this can't be allowed. They're getting closer, we have to take action," said one of the black-robed men with a lopsided smile.