Chapter 31: Do You Not Like Me?

Dora was startled and choked by her saliva at once. She immediately coughed so hard. She almost doubted herself whether her ears had a hard time hearing. She asked in disbelief, “You, you you… what did you say?” Arno was still and his expression remained unchanged. He said one more time, “I said, marry me.” Dora didn’t feel good at all. Her heart said, everything was fine, so why did he want to say such horrifying things? Moreover, what was this sudden impulsive of marriage proposal? “Mr. Jones… Stop joking. It’s not funny at all. Hahaha.” Dora said and laughed drily. She stared at Arno Jones, hoping to see a hint of joke on his face. But none. She couldn’t see it at all! “I’m very serious,” Arno said earnestly. Dora was having a hard time and in her mind said, what did you mean by you’re serious? We had only known each other for days and you already talked about this big life matter!!! She forced herself to calm down and asked Arno, “Um… Mr. Jones, why do you suddenly have this thought?” Marriage was such a big matter and it needed careful consideration. Why could he say so carelessly as if he was eating? Arno seemed to be stumped the question. When he said it just now, he really didn’t have time to think at all. It was all on impulse. Now that he had the time to think, he still hadn’t figured out why he had such thought. Furthermore, he had no previous experience in proposing. After he acted on impulse, he finally realized it was inappropriate. After all, he truly had said too carelessly! The air suddenly quieted down. On the contrary, Dora had lost her previous panic, sitting there silently and waiting for Arno to answer. In the end, she had waited for a long time and he didn’t say anything. She couldn’t help but look at him suspiciously, “I think, Mr. Jones… It’s not because of Andy, then you suddenly proposed me, right?” Arno was frozen and he pondered for a moment. He said, “It’s… actually because of that.” When he saw her hold Andy with a gentle face, he then had no restrain and the seed to act on impulse. Hearing this, Dora instantly didn’t know whether to laugh or cry, “Mr. Jones, you don’t have to. I take care of Andy because I like Andy. I can’t bear to see him hurt and said, that’s why I do all these. But I have never thought for you to do this as in return… to pledge a marriage!” When Arno heard this, his eyes suddenly gloomed, “Do you not like me?” Dora was stunned and said, “No, no, no. How can I not like you? With your identity, do you know how many women in the whole Jin City want to marry you? What right do I have to not like you?” “Then why do you refuse?” Arno asked and frowned, looking very unhappy. Dora was secretly surprised and couldn’t help but gulped. She said, “Do… Do I need to say? Of course it’s because, it’s too ridiculous! Let’s not talk about other things, such a big matter like marriage involves all aspects. How can it be as easy as you said?” Arno’s eyebrows furrowed deeper and asked, “Example?” “For example, don’t two sides of the people need to understand one another first? Then lay the foundation of a relationship! Then finally unite the wishes of two families? I think you don’t know how many young couple in today’s society when are about to enter marriage, they were forced to separate because of the opposition from their parents? Let alone the wealthy Jones family, most particular about an appropriate match. So… I think, we… It seems… not possible.” Dora told him with emotions and reasons, and reached the end, her voice was too soft to hear It wasn’t that she purposely admitted it, but Arno’s face looked a little unsightly. His whole face was dark, similar to a stormy weather, making people tremble with fear. But she had no choice. She had said it, was it possible to take it back? Just when she was trembling inside, the man suddenly spoke, “I won’t let things like parents’ opposition to happen. The person I like can only be mind, and no one can oppose!” Dora was shocked by his handsome high-powered tone. In her mind, she said, you were awesome, you were amazing. “But… there are still other reasons,” she continued weakly. Arno said, “For me, those reasons aren’t reasons. There’s only whether you accept me or not.” Dora was being driven to mad. Why did they come back to this again?! In reality, she wasn’t the type of person who was stiff. When she met someone she liked, let alone the right one, she would even bravely scale a mountain of swords and plunge into a sea of flames with her partner. But… after that incident five years ago, she didn’t dare to hold too much hope for her feelings. Even her childhood sweetheart, Joseph White, hated her. How could other men want her? Not to mention with Arno Jones’ identity. If he had known about her past in the future and couldn’t bear it, who knew what he would think. So, it was absolutely impossible for her to agree! But at this moment, she really didn’t dare to say more rejections. Because Arno’s face looked really upset. So, she could only change the subject forcibly, “Um… Mr. Jones, Andy is already asleep. And it’s getting late, so I’m going back now. You should get rest earlier too.” After that, she stood up and was about to put Andy to bed. Arno stretched out his hand and stopped her. He said, “Carry him to the next room to sleep. It’s too messy here. I’ll send someone to tidy up.” As if she was electrocuted, she hurriedly retracted her hand and awkwardly said, “Oh, okay… Then, let’s go.” She turned around and didn’t dare to look at him again. Arno stared at her back in silence. His eyes were as dark as the ink that couldn’t be removed. It was his first time in life to propose someone and ended up being rejected. If this got spread out, he was afraid it would made people go crazy. But Arno wasn’t angry. The woman he liked should have been different. Moreover, he was indeed not earnest enough tonight. He had offended her, so he was deserved to be rejected! After taking a deep breath and dispelling the unpleasantness in his heart, he stepped forward and went to the next room. It was his room. Because it was a master bedroom, it was more spacious. The main color inside was dark and cold, but the decoration was very stylish; a small bar, wine cabinet, a sofa, coffee table and a large double bed with cloakroom and bathroom. It formed into a solitary private world. It was completely the standard of hotel’s presidential suite. Dora secretly sighed when she saw it. He truly was a rich man. Then she gently put Andy on the bed and carefully covered him with a blanket. After she was done, she could move her muscles and bones. She stretched and said, “Okay, then. He should be able to sleep well.” “Thanks a lot for tonight.” Arno said as he watched her move from the side. Dora smiled and shook her head. “It’s fine. It’s just a small matter. Um… then… I’m going back now if nothing more?” When Arno saw that she was eager to escape, the more he didn’t want her to go. He simply said, “It’s late. You can stay here tonight. Sleep at this room with Andy, I can sleep at the guest room. He had soaked in cold water tonight and had the AC turn on. I’m afraid he will have a fever in the middle of the night and worried that he will wake up and look for you.” Dora was stunned and felt awkward at the moment. “This, this… This isn’t necessary, right?” But this was your room! And that bed… he probably had slept there before. Wasn’t this too embarrassing?