Chapter 454 You Can't Be More Self-Righteous
So, the three of them were doing their own thing all afternoon.
Daphne was acting at first, but she ended up finishing all the paperwork Jesse had dumped on her.
By the time she wrapped up, it was already past six in the evening.
Benjamin threw out the idea of grabbing dinner, and Gavin quickly bailed, saying he had stuff to do.
He didn't want to crash their time together; he'd wait until after dinner to chat with Daphne about what happened earlier.
Once Gavin left, it was just Daphne and Benjamin.
Daphne was kinda nervous but played it cool, chatting with Benjamin like everything was normal. "You don't have any business here. Why'd you come over?"
"I didn't, but now I do," Benjamin said, half-joking. "If I hadn't bumped into Gavin, I wouldn't have known you were here too."
Daphne switched gears. "Let's go eat first."
"Sure thing."
Benjamin followed her lead, and they headed out together.
On the way, Benjamin made a call, telling his people to cancel his hotel room. "I got a place to crash now; no need for a new hotel."
Daphne gave him a look.
After he hung up, he asked, "What's up?"
"Where are you gonna stay after canceling the hotel?"
"With you."
Daphne's heart skipped a beat.
Not only was there the risk of Benjamin trying something, but there was also the chance of the proposal getting found out.
"I'll book you a new room," she suggested. "I've been super busy lately. I might have to work late, and my schedule's all over the place. I might bug you if you stay with me."
"Nah, I'll keep you company," Benjamin said, not giving her an out.
Daphne didn't know what to say.
Benjamin squeezed her hand and teased, "You don't wanna be with me?"
"I do."
"Scared of me?"
"No."
"Then we'll stay together," Benjamin decided. "As for work, I'll help you out. The sooner we finish, the sooner we can crash and get stuff done."
Daphne wisely kept quiet.
"Getting stuff done" sounded different coming from Benjamin.
After that chat, Daphne was pretty distracted during dinner.
After they ate, Benjamin took her for a walk. When they got to a convenience store, Benjamin told her to wait while he went in to buy something.
"Hold up," Daphne stopped him.
Benjamin asked, "What's up?"
"What are you gonna buy?"
"Just some small stuff."
"Let's go," Daphne bit her lip, feeling conflicted. "I'm kinda tired; let's just go back and sleep early."
"Wait for me; it won't take long," Benjamin ruffled her hair.
Daphne clung to his hand, keeping him in place.
Benjamin didn't get why she was acting like that, raising an eyebrow lazily. "If you're scared, you can come in with me."
"I'm really tired today."
"I know."
"We'll just sleep, no 'getting stuff done,' okay?"
"Okay."
"Then let's go back," Daphne sighed in relief after he agreed, pulling him towards the hotel.
"I need to buy something," Benjamin insisted. "It'll only take two minutes."
"Aren't we not 'getting stuff done'?" Daphne argued. "Why buy it then?"
Benjamin was initially puzzled, not getting what she meant.
But after a moment, considering her weird reaction and their chat, it clicked.
"You think I'm going in to buy condoms?" He looked at her, amused, his dark eyes full of teasing.
'Aren't you?'
Benjamin pinched her soft cheek. "I'm going in to buy sanitary pads. You might get your period soon, better to be prepared. What are you thinking about all day?"
He had checked earlier; she didn't have any. A few months ago, it was around the 20th, but it usually delayed by a day or two each month, and now it was the 1st.
"That's what I meant." Daphne tried to play it cool. "I thought of buying it tomorrow."
"Wait here. I'll go get it." Benjamin didn't call her out, knowing she could be shy sometimes. "If you get your period tonight, it might not be convenient to go out and buy it."
This time, Daphne obediently stood there, watching his tall figure walk into the convenience store. She was so embarrassed she wished she could dig a hole and jump in.
She never used to overthink, but since being with Benjamin, she always misunderstood his intentions.
Benjamin was quick. After being together for a few months, he knew which brand and series she usually used. He bought it and took her back to the hotel.
At the hotel, Benjamin put the stuff down and patted the sofa next to him. "Come here; let's talk."
"Talk about what?" Daphne asked as she walked over.
"Let's talk about whether you're overthinking some things." Benjamin pulled her into his arms, enjoying the intimate gesture. "How many times have you misunderstood me?"
Daphne didn't want to talk.
"Daphne." Benjamin's voice had a teasing lilt.
Daphne didn't respond this time, just glanced at him.
Benjamin wrapped his arm around her waist, pulling her closer. "Didn't you say before that overindulgence is bad for health? Why are you always thinking about it now?"
"I didn't," Daphne retorted.
"Really?"
"Really."
"Then why do you always misunderstand me?"
Daphne was silent, unable to respond.
After a long pause, she finally said, "It's your actions and words, and the things you said and did before that caused the misunderstanding."
"So, it's my fault?" Benjamin looked at her with amusement.
Daphne said confidently, "Yes!"
"Can you be any more confident?" Benjamin pulled her closer, finding her increasingly interesting. "My fault is my fault, and your fault is also my fault."
"I'm going to sleep." Daphne changed the subject, unable to continue the conversation.
"Do you mean just sleep, or do you need me to put in some effort first?" Benjamin raised an eyebrow, deliberately teasing her.
"Benjamin, you jerk!"
Daphne cursed him, feeling he was getting more shameless.
Benjamin's dark eyes met hers, his voice low, lazy, and sexy: "Are you angry?"
"I want to sleep."
"Alright, I'll carry you."
"I'll sleep inside; you sleep outside," Daphne immediately negotiated, feeling that Benjamin was a bit dangerous now. "We'll sleep separately."
After all, it was a suite. There were plenty of beds to sleep in here.
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