Kevin brought Leena back to his downtown apartment. He knew that his flat was small compared to the luxurious mansion of the Leng family. But it was better than most people's houses.
Leena looked around the apartment in curiosity. The place was arranged with warm decorations. She was surprised that a rough man like Kevin would be so considerate and make the place look so sweet and welcoming.
"What do you think? Do you like it?" asked Kevin. He suddenly felt sad. Would he be really happy if this was the woman he loved the most? Namely, Daisy? He thought that might be why he felt that way.
"Yes! It's very sweet. Simple, but very tastefully done. You may have a future in this," she joked. Obviously he wouldn't give up his life as a soldier to be an interior decorator, but Leena was delighted. She looked around and every room looked beautiful. Fine art prints hung on the walls, decorative plates, matching bed sets with high thread counts, tapestries, fabric room dividers framed with different types of wood. It seemed that Kevin really had a good taste. He was an interesting man, Leena thought.
Kevin looked at Leena, who was very excited to see everything in the house. But he was lost in thought. Mechanically, he took her luggage to the main bedroom upstairs. He began to think about something else.
"Kevin, do you also live here?" Leena ran into the bedroom with excitement. She asked when she looked a little doubtful about the decorations.
"Yes!
Where do you think I live? The moon?" He looked at Leena with a smile. 'Did it scare her to know that I will live under the same roof with her from now on?' Kevin thought.
"No, I thought you lived on base," replied Leena, blushing because of his teasing. She looked at her toes to hide her expression just now.
"I usually live on base. But since we got married, I'll move back here and live with you. So you won't have to be alone, or afraid." 'She probably will be afraid. She is still a little girl. And this place is completely strange to her. There are no maids around her here.' Kevin thought.
"Who says I'll be afraid? I just asked out of curiosity," said Leena. She asked the question because she was very curious at first. But she felt ill at ease at his words.
"That's good." He handed her a card with a magnetic strip. "This is the key to the electronic lock. You can get yourself acquainted with this place first. I'm heading back to the army base to deal with some things. I'll probably come home late," Kevin said while looking at the watch. He looked a little concerned about her. He was not sure whether she was really unafraid or she just said that to comfort him.
"Okay! Get back to work then. Don't worry. I need to unpack anyway," said Leena. Unlike other rich young ladies, Leena didn't have an obstinate character nor haughty manners. She would occasionally make mistakes, but it was never out of maliciousness. That was why she was so lovely -- she was a good person as well as beautiful lady.
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