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Owen had been keeping a straight face , but as she laughed , he flushed crimson , until finally , he couldn’t help but crack up too .
‘ It’s the first time I’ve seen her laugh so heartily . So what if I grabbed the wrong hand ? ”
Owen thought .
Lily and Pearl seemed to have figured it out . Exchanging a knowing glance , they desperately tried to contain their laughter .
Only Rhett looked utterly defeated . “ Is it that funny that I’m scared of ghosts ? ”
Rhett thought , ‘ It’s so damn embarrassing . I’m never listening to ghost stories again ! ‘
Aria laughed so hard that her sides ached , taking several moments to catch her breath . Looking at Rhett , she finally managed and said , “ Rhett , you’re the first person who’s ever made me laugh this hard . ”
Rhett tilted his head . “ Then you’ve got me to thank . ”
Aria said , “ Thank you .”
Right after dinner , Rhett bolted without delay , and Lily and Pearl , ever perceptive , took the hint and made themselves scarce .
Aria glanced at Owen , barely suppressing another laugh .
Owen looked at her helplessly and said , “ Cut me some slack , okay ? ”
‘ Forget about this time , ‘ Owen thought wryly . ‘ No more sneaky moves when others are around .’
Aria nodded . “ Okay , besides me , no one knows that ‘ ghost ‘ was you . Don’t worry . I won’t say a word . ”
Owen let out a weary sigh , rubbing his temples . ‘ Lily and Pearl must have guessed it , too , ‘ he thought .
Aria reached out and gently rubbed his cheek . “ Upset ? ” she teased .
His face was lean , not much to pinch . It didn’t feel all that satisfying . Aria squeezed it gently and pulled her hand back , but Owen caught her and put on a theatrical pout . “ One kiss would make it all better ,” he said , pretending to be hurt .
Aria kissed Owen to reward him for making her laugh . Owen tried to deepen it , but she pressed a hand against his chest and teased , “ Hey , I just finished eating and haven’t brushed my teeth yet . ”
Owen relented with a sigh .
After tidying up , Owen freshened up and sliced two plates of fruit . Picking up one of them , he said , “ I’ll bring this to the girls . ”
Aria spat out the mouthwash and nodded . “ Okay , ” she said .
Owen returned , picked up the remote , and asked , “ Any movies you want to watch ? ”
Aria shrugged . “ I’m not picky . Whatever you want to watch is fine . ”
Owen glanced at her and grinned , “ How about a horror movie ? ”
“ Okay ,” Aria agreed .
They sat down an arm’s length apart . Owen , pretending to be casual , kept inching closer , until barely a finger’s width separated them .
Owen picked a random horror movie .
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The movie opened with a couple , deeply in love , taking a trip together and checking into an ancient castle
The couple took a shower together and soon started making out on their first night staying there .
Foreign movies were way more explicit than those in domestic cinemas .
Owen hadn’t expected the opening to be so steamy . He hastily explained , “ I swear , I’ve never watched this movie before ”
Aria speared a piece of fruit with her fork , took a bite , and teased , “ Are you blushing ? ”
Owen was momentarily at a loss for words . “ No , ” he denied .
On screen , the couple tumbled from the shower to the bed , their heated kisses punctuated by intimate sounds .
Owen stole a glance at Aria . She looked completely unfazed , as if nothing on the screen could make her blush .
He was the only one not focused .
At the critical moment , the male lead suddenly convulsed violently , his whole body shaking as terror filled his wide – open eyes . He clawed desperately at his neck , leaving deep , bloody scratches . The female lead screamed and tried to flee , only to be caught and forced to watch in horror as her boyfriend transformed into a hideous demon .
And so , the heroine began her desperate escape through the ancient castle .
The movie blended Huthailian – style horror , with plenty of genuinely chilling moments woven into its plot .
Aria didn’t even flinch , thoroughly engrossed in the movie . Owen inched closer until their shoulders touched , then feigned a shiver and murmured dramatically , “ I’m so scared . ”
Aria was speechless .
She glanced at him and teased , “ Drama King Owen , your acting needs work . ”
Owen sighed , “ Seriously , is the movie that interesting ? ”
“ It’s okay , ” she replied .
“ I’m kinda bored , ” Owen said with a pout .
Aria picked up a strawberry . “ If this bores you , we can switch to something else . ”
When the strawberry touched Aria’s lips , Owen suddenly reached out , cupped her face , and kissed her .