The two "supposed" brokenhearted people spent the whole morning talking and sharing experiences. Kind of like an intimate speedy dating; getting to know each other stage. Since they have already decided to be together, they need to work hard.
Their extreme sexual compatibility is a big help. They feel comfortable being together while resting on the bed.
While Ember was leisurely lying on Clover's chest, he touched her forehead and asked, "You have a slight fever. You're still a bit in pain, right?"
"Yes." She put her right hand on her cheek and realized that she felt warmer than usual.
He looked at his wristwatch, "It's already 11:00. Do you want to eat lunch here? We can check out earlier than 2 pm."
He removed her arms and led her to lie down first. He took a medicine box from his backpack, checked the medicines, and took out a pain reliever tablet. He put it on the bedside table.
She patted the space beside her, indicating that she wanted him to lie down again with her.
"Let's eat lunch here and check out at 2. I like it here."
Clover called the operator and ordered lunch. Then they went back to their usual position, lying on the bed, huddled together like chicks seeking warmth.
"Okay, then, what are your plans? You cannot stay in that hotel forever."
Clover was asking because, based on their conversation, she neither has a place to go home to, nor a job to finance her to live a basic life.
Ember has a little savings, but based on her calculations, it can only sustain her for four months at most. Before she lived with her ex, she had a job as a finance analyst for a year. Sadly, when she lived with him, she had to stop working.
"Of course, I need to look for a place to rent first. A bedroom loft is enough for me. I also need to look for a job asap. Do you think you can help me with that? Are there any job openings in your finance or accounting department?"
"Hmm, I will ask the head of the finance department for you. As for a place to stay, I have extra rooms in my house. Why don't you live with me?"
"So soon?" Her eyes widened in disbelief.
He fixed her scattered hair and once again checked the temperature on her forehead.
"It would be easier for both of us to know each other and cultivate feelings. Besides, you will have your own room, so we're like roommates. I will not take advantage of you. But as your boyfriend, I can support you as far as lodging and food go."
They heard a bell, signaling the arrival of their ordered lunch.
Clover started setting up the table and then picked her up from the bed to the chair.
"I would appreciate your help. I am a good cook and can help around the house. You won't feel burdened, I promise." She said this before digging into her chicken cordon bleu and a generous serving of side dishes of corn, potatoes, and mushrooms.
He fixed her hair behind her ears and said, "You're my girlfriend, not my helper. We will talk about house chores once you move in."
He started enjoying his grilled chicken with Java rice and side dishes. As far as food is concerned, it seems they have the same taste.
Once done with their lunch, he made her take a pain reliever medicine, and they rested again on the bed.
"By the way, are you active on Insta?" He reached for his cell phone from the bedside table, opened the app, and showed it to her.
"Umm, not anymore. But I look and browse from time to time. I only have a few friends, mostly from my first job." He reached for her phone and gave it to her.
She opened her app and added him. Ember.Glows instantly connected with Lucky.Clover.
"Like I told you, I'm clingy. Is it okay to post something about us? I never got the chance to be showy because, as you know, I was a hidden boyfriend."
Clover's ex-girlfriend is the CEO's daughter who holds a key position in the company. The requirements he supposedly had to comply with include having a good position in the company so she can be proud of him once he meets the parents. So he worked hard to climb the ladder to the IT Director position in just four years.
"Ohhh, me too! Not hidden, though, but more like... denied. He was ashamed of me because I was clingy, and I shamelessly pursued him. Even his friends have always made jokes about me in his circle."
Clover hugged her tenderly. They're like orphaned lovers fated to meet by the universe. Seems like they have the same love language, too.
He suddenly thought of something and motioned for her to take a few pictures.
As he browsed the gallery, he picked one that had him kissing her forehead while his thumb was caressing her cheek. She is cuddling towards him with her eyes closed. They seemed so contented.
"Look, is it okay to post this?" He asked.
"Yes, I like it. Will we announce our relationship in this way? It would be nice to use a filter to enhance. Let me choose!" Clover just let her take his cell phone.
"What's the caption?" She asked after choosing a dramatic filter, which made the picture look nostalgic.
"Will you be comfortable if I call you 'baby'?"
"Yes!" Of course, she will be. She had longed for somebody to spoil her. Unfortunately, her ex hated it when she wanted to be coaxed, so she stopped acting spoiled.
"Then type, 'Weekend fever. Poor baby.' How was it? Is that fine with you?"
Ember didn't answer but typed continuously while grinning. She tagged herself and the hotel, then posted it without reservation.
Clover is the head of the IT department, a sought-after bachelor in the company, and a well-known gentleman. In just a few minutes, notifications started blowing up on his phone.
Our bachelor was caught! ...
The bars will be in full swing tonight. ...
A lot of women will grieve! ...
We now have a chance with the ladies! ...
Finally! ...
Congratulations! ...
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