Love is the Sunshine novel Chapter 70

Sean who had ended the call before Carla could eavesdrop on anything, crammed the dessert into his mouth before it reached room temperature. He looked back at her with a mysterious smile," Sis, you're acting weird again! I was calling Terence, not some random girl at school! He has been gone for half a month. I miss him. Don't you miss him? I wish he could come here and help us move."

The name Terence tapped at her heart. Carla wanted to say something but she just numbly consumed her yogurt out of a straw. The TV was on and that was just the kind of distraction she needed.

It was not right of her to ask Terence for help with such a minor problem like moving houses. That was not her way of doing things—playing the role of the weaker sex.

She didn't even tell him that they were moving this Saturday. She knew Terence. She knew that he would give up or cancel something really important to come and help her. She would feel guilty if he did that, although she did feel a little sad about not being able to have him right there.

Sean sensed that his big sister was in one of her somber and detached moods today, so he decided to keep her company. But after a while, little Sean could hardly keep his eyes open. More minutes passed and Sean grew tired of being a considerate gentleman and went back to his room to sleep. Now, Carla was all alone in the living room, just staring at the television. She wasn't really interested in the shows. She didn't even know what was playing on it.

She wanted to end the day as well, to enjoy a night of sweet and sound sleep. But she knew all she could do was lie awake. Besides, she was getting hungrier and hungrier.

'This is impossible! I just finished that yogurt!' Carla thought while touching her stomach which rumbled even more. 'Hey! Stop yelling at me! I'm full!' She eventually gave up and opened a large bowl of instant noodles. She poured hot water and submerged the noodles.

Then she added the spicy beef-flavored seasoning and sausages. So yummy! There it was, Carla's signature dish: Spicy Sausage Ramen Noodles! "Divine!" Carla mumbled through a mouthful of noodles as she took another bite of the homemade sausage.

As she was reaching out for a glass of juice to wash the food down, she suddenly heard the sound of a door key turning in the lock. She held her breath as the key made clear clicks.

She slowly turned around, still chewing mechanically, and there he was. Terence entered the house and immediately looked for Carla.

"Carla, what did we agree on?" Terence asked in the most disappointing tone Carla had ever heard. "No instant noodles! And where are my indoor shoes?"

He opened the shoe cabinet but he couldn't find any unused slippers. Carla grinned at him as if saying, 'I didn't buy yours, sorry about that.' Terence grinned back and suddenly pulled a pair of brand new slippers out of thin air like magic.

"Hey..." Carla was in total shock.

She was halfway through her meal and hadn't even ceased her hunger yet. 'Oh Lord, now this man is bringing his own slippers? That's way out of the line, ' Carla thought. Terence came in as if it was his own place, followed by Rainer and Nathan holding large bags.

My my! What did he think he was doing? The three men entered in a single file, ignoring Carla's threatening glare.

Nathan fished out from the bags that he was carrying a clothes rack and assembled it in no time. He placed the rack in the only empty bedroom where Terence arbitrarily decided to occupy. 'What, a pair of slippers, then this?' Carla was wondering what else had they brought to her home. Rainer followed behind, unpacking Terence's things here and there. Ties, shoes, and clothing. He arranged them in the wardrobe by color. If Carla wasn't bewildered, she would have been amazed.

Nathan finished hanging shirts and trousers up on the new rack and left the house. After a few minutes, he returned. He was now carrying a bunch of fruits and vegetables, rice and meat, etc. He opened the refrigerator and started to arrange them.

Terence, on the other hand, put on a brand-new apron and went into the kitchen while rolling up his sleeves.

Of course, the first thing he did was grab the cup of instant noodles and threw it into the bin with enthusiasm.

He turned to her and smiled. She replied with an expression that screamed, 'You monster!' "No instant noodles, no junk food from now! If you really don't feel like cooking, just call me. Or order a takeout or anything tasty and healthy."

Terence stressed on healthy. Carla had to admit that what he said couldn't be more right.

Though she still wanted her noodles, all could she do then was pout and stare at her precious noodles.

But Carla's sadness only lasted a few minutes.

Soon, the delectable smell of food spread from the kitchen. Carla could tell there were a Ma Po tofu, a Szechwan Chilli Chicken, and a Chow Mein. They were all the spicy dishes that she adored. And there were also mouthwatering fresh fruits and vegetables.

Carla was touched beyond words. Terence came anyway even though she didn't say anything. He even cooked for her. It was pretty late already and a man was preparing dinner for her in her kitchen. If that wasn't the most romantic gesture anyone could have ever done, then Carla didn't know what else.

Suddenly, every bit of exhaustion inside her faded away. Terence had brought a sense of peace into Carla's heart.

Soon, the dinner was ready. There were three appetizing dishes, a salad bowl, and some oatmeal rice congee.

"Terence, thank you. Have you had dinner yet? It's pretty late, and I can't eat all of this." Carla felt that time had stopped and the feelings of being loved and cherished made her full more than anything. But all of a sudden, Carla's stomach growled and she couldn't help the blush from appearing on both of her cheeks.

"You poor thing, you're just skin and bones. So you're going to eat all of these. And you'll gain weight so there's more of you that I can love. Do you understand what I mean? I heard that if you lose weight, that's where it leaves first."

His eyes fell on her breasts. And just like that, the atmosphere turned from purely romantic to that of a little steamy. In a second, Terence turned Carla around and was hugging her from the back. His arms circled her waist while his face found its place at the nape of her neck. His hands roamed upwards to her breasts and slowly caressed them.

Carla felt her skin was getting warmer and warmer by the second. She stretched her neck to the other side to give Terence more access as he started to nose her neck. With the sensations being given to her body, she couldn't help but released a soft moan. 'Thank God Rainer and Nathan are not here to see us like this, ' Carla thought. She was getting lost in pleasure until her mind snapped back when she felt him trying to unclasp her bra. "Hey! Stop it! Terence you shameless man! I know you're up to something! No wonder you're willing to cook this dinner for me!" Carla yelled at him as she tried to free herself from his arms.

He smiled and looked at her as if he was saying, 'Didn't you like it? Why did you stop me?' She bit her lip and stared back at him.

He laughed," I thought you would like it. Don't you like it? I like it. Or maybe you prefer it when I just stare at them? Or maybe... Are you worried about being flat-chested? Don't be. I've checked. They're perfect,"

Terence said, his eyes falling on her pink, tender lips.