DRAMA NOVEL ONLINE Chapter 145
Chapter 145
Catalina was perplexed by his behavior.
"You can wear conservative ones for going out and revealing ones at home."
Bennett answered with a matter-of-fact tone.
He might as well say that she could wear conservative ones around others and revealing ones just for him.
Catalina was left speechless!
Extremely speechless!!
Eventually, Bennett ignored her protest and paid for all the clothes she had tried on. Catalina took off that torn dress and changed into a white T-shirt and jeans.
She could easily buy these types of clothes within 2 hundred bucks, but now, here he was, spending 20 thousand dollars on two sets.
Were they made of gold?
Catalina thought it was a waste of money.
He might as well just give her the cash!
Rich people really knew how to flaunt their wealth.
With bags in hand, Bennett walked out of the store.
Catalina quickly caught up with him and said, "Let me help you."
"No need!"
Bennett waved his arm and turned her down.
Strictly speaking, this was Bennett's first time shopping.
Before, he had always been accompanied by a group of assistants. Rather than shopping, he merely chose from the clothes selected by the stylist. He didn't even need to pay for them by himself. Let alone carrying these bags.
It was the first time he did it in his life.
This was a moment for him to show his masculinity. How would he let Catalina do it?
Just then, he saw a young couple ahead who were joking and teasing each other. "Baby, can you carry this bag for me?"
The young man asked and passed something in his right hand to his girlfriend. Pouting, she protested, "A gentleman should not make a girl carry bags."
Despite her protest, she still reached out and took the bag over.
The young man grinned and, with his now empty hand, he took his girlfriend's hand. He said, "I just wanted to hold hands with you. What if you left with someone else?" Her face lit up with a radiant smile.
Bennett was silent.
Just as they walked down the street, they unexpectedly witnessed a couple showing affection in public.
It felt downright awkward.
Especially when...
He glanced down at his hands, which were now entirely occupied by shopping bags.
He turned back and glanced at Catalina.
Her mind was occupied with worries about whether she could return all these clothes, so she hadn't noticed the young couple up ahead.
Noticing that Bennett was staring at her, she raised an eyebrow and blinked her eyes in confusion, asking, "What's up?"
"Here you go!"
Bennett handed her the bags he had been carrying.
Catalina was even more puzzled and asked again, "But weren't you just telling me that you would carry these bags on your own?"
"Just do as I ask. Why are you asking so many questions?"
Bennett's otherwise composed and handsome face blushed.
Catalina found it strange, but she still took over the bags from him.
Bennett shot an awkward glance at her, and with one hand in his pocket, he continued walking ahead.
Holding hands with someone in a public place made him feel... somewhat embarrassed!
No, it was beyond that--it could embarrass him to death!
Within a few seconds, Catalina found he was several steps ahead.
She furrowed her brow as she watched him walk away.
What was wrong with this guy?
Why did she get the sense that he was... acting shy?
Shy?
What had just happened between them that would make him act all bashful?
Catalina was utterly baffled and had no idea why he was acting like this.
Just as she was lost in her thoughts, she heard the man in front of her asking, "Do you have short legs or something? Why are you walking so slowly? Come on."
Up ahead, Bennett still had his back turned to her.
Yet, he had stretched his now empty right hand backward.
His gruff tone seemed like an attempt to mask his own awkwardness and embarrassment.
Catalina was taken aback, and her heart skipped a beat.
What did he mean by offering his hand to her?
Could it be...
"Hurry up!"
Seeing that Catalina was standing still, Bennett turned back and urged impatiently.
Could she seriously not get his hints?
Bennett waved his hand which was extended behind him.
Like he was teasing a pet.
"Coming!"
Catalina called out to him as she hurriedly jogged to catch up.
And then...
She put the shopping bag she was carrying in Bennett's empty hand.
Bennett... froze.
His good-looking face turned grim.
He also pulled a long face.
He was holding back his anger and wished he could just toss away the bags he was holding.
Hadn't he made it clear enough with his gestures? What else did she want?
Did he have to spell it out like that teenage boy from earlier so she could get what he meant?
"Are you an idiot?"
Bennett scolded her.
Catalina looked at him with innocent eyes.
Seeing this, Bennett became more irritated.
He thrust the bags into her arms and said angrily, "Carry them by yourself. I'm not your servant!"
Catalina didn't dare to say anything else.
She quickly took the bags in her hand.
But the next moment, her other empty hand was suddenly gripped by his.
"You fool!"
He reprimanded her angrily.
Then, she was pulled forward and led to the shopping mall.
Bennett didn't know that the little fool he had scolded was smiling behind him.
In fact, ever since he waved at her earlier, Catalina had wondered about his intentions.
But...
She was just so bashful.
And there was also the chance that she had got it wrong. If so, it would be beyond embarrassing.
If she was wrong, Bennett wouldn't let it slide.
To spare herself from any embarrassment, she had to play it safe and let him make the move!
Thinking about his completely shocked expression earlier and how he was angry but couldn't do anything about it, Catalina couldn't help but chuckle.
"What are you laughing about?"
Hearing her laughter, Bennett turned around and asked her.
Catalina immediately put on a sweet expression and replied, "Oh, nothing! I just bought some new clothes, so I'm in a good mood. When you're in a good mood, you naturally laugh, right?"
Bennett didn't ask more about it. He simply held her hand as they walked inside the supermarket.
As they were shopping, they quickly realized there were a lot of things to buy.
"Toothbrush!"
Catalina picked out a reasonably priced one from the shelf and placed it in the shopping cart.
Bennett glanced at her and said, "It's mine."
Catalina asked, "Are you sure you really want to go shopping with me..."
Before Catalina could finish, Bennett had already grabbed the same kind of toothbrush and tossed it into the cart.
Catalina didn't say anything.
Alright then!
As long as he was happy.
Catalina then moved on to picking the toothpaste.
This time, Bennett didn't give her the chance to choose. He simply grabbed the most expensive one and put it into the cart.
Seeing this, Catalina quickly stopped him, "This one is too expensive, and it costs one hundred dollars. It's too extravagant. I don't need something this fancy. Let's pick another one instead."