Byran grumbled. âStop calling me that. Iâm your boyfriend; call me honey, or even babe, if youâd like.â
Although Ida would occasionally flirt, she couldnât bring herself to use such cloyingly sweet pet names.
With love apparently clouding Byranâs mind, he snuggled up to her. âCanât you just call me something, Ida?â
Finding herself cornered by his affectionate antics, Ida snapped. âSilly dog!â
The insult caught Byran off guard. He straightened up to look at her. He was clearly offended. âWhyâd you call me that?â
Ida glared at him while adjusting her golden-rimmed glasses that had been skewed by his antics. âDonât you think youâre acting like a silly dog begging for its ownerâs affection?â
Byran paused, then laughed heartily. âI guess I am. Haha. Master. Ida, can I call you master from now on?â
Ida had expected him to react angrily, but surprisingly, he seemed more than happy to accept the new title.
What a hopeless fool!
Byran once again pulled Ida into his arms. âNo matter what, Iâve finally earned a unique nickname from you. I might be a silly dog, but at least Iâm special to you, right?â
Ida was completely dumbfounded.
She had thought that after three years, Byran would reappear to seek revenge.
Yet he seemed just as infatuated with her as before. He desired nothing more than her affection.
Even if it meant being her âsilly dog,â he was happily willing for it?
Was there really such a foolish man in this world? He and his brother were like two different species.
Not getting a response from Ida, Byran looked at her intently. âMaster, can I have a kiss?â
Ida frowned in distaste. âWeâre in the restroom. What are you thinking?â
After backing her against the restroom stall, Byran declared, âI donât care about the location. I want to kiss my master anywhere and anytime. Master, may I? After a kiss, we can go back to dinner.â
1da knew there was no escape from his fiery gaze. She decided to negotiate. âA kiss is fine, but you have to promise not to cause a scene at the dinner table.â
Byran nodded eagerly and leaned in for the kiss.
Ida held up a finger to stop him. âWait! Iâm not done yet!â
Byran grew impatient. âWhat else is there? Say it quickly, Ida. As long as itâs within my power, I promise I will do it.â
Ida continued. âAfter we go back, not only canât you make a scene, you also canât touch me.â
Byran locked displeased. âWhen have I ever touched you? Canât I even hold your hand under the table?â
âWeâre here to eat, not to hold hands. How do you expect me to eat if youâre holding my hand?â
Byran grinned. âI can feed you!â
Ida pushed him away in disgust. âAgain with this? Your sisterâs here with her three kids. Do you want to embarrass me or yourself in front of them?â
Byran sighed. âI donât want to embarrass anyone. I just want to touch you. Itâs only holding hands; itâs not like itâs inappropriate. Ida, donât make a big deal out of it. The kids wonât understand. Theyâll just think weâre really good friends.â