Love Amidst the Flames

Chap 43

When the two left the restaurant, the evening sun was setting in the west. Engfa drove Charlotte on her sleek black motorcycle, filled with pride and happiness to have her beloved beside her. They continued holding hands, with Charlotte's small hand in Engfa's, as if nothing could separate them.

Charlotte began to share funny stories from her school days in England.

• "I remember one time, my class held a play," Charlotte said, her eyes sparkling.

• "I completely forgot my lines and just started singing a random song on stage!"

Engfa burst out laughing, almost struggling to keep her focus on the road.

• "Singing? Weren't you afraid people would laugh at you?" Engfa asked, a note of concern in her voice.

Charlotte shook her head, still smiling.

• "I thought if I could make them laugh, no one would notice my mistake. And they did laugh, but in a happy way!" she replied, enthusiastically continuing her story.

• "In the end, the teacher even praised me for my bravery."

Engfa looked at Charlotte with sweet eyes, as if the entire world was shining in her gaze. She felt moved by Charlotte's confidence, silently thinking that she needed to marry her soon, or else someone else might steal this beautiful heart. But when Charlotte turned and caught Engfa's gaze, she blushed and gently tapped her shoulder.

• "What are you thinking, staring at me like that?" Charlotte asked, her cheeks flushed as she playfully tapped Engfa's shoulder.

Engfa smiled, her eyes still brimming with affection.

• "I'm looking at my whole world. I can't take my eyes off you," Engfa whispered, making Charlotte blush even more.

As the vehicle rolled along, Charlotte continued sharing stories from her childhood in England, from her high school days to stressful exams. Engfa listened intently, occasionally interjecting with interesting questions.

• "Were you always good at math? I heard the English are great at this subject," Engfa asked, driving and glancing at Charlotte with admiration.

• "Not exactly! I'm only good at subjects I enjoy," Charlotte replied with a bright smile.

• "But once, I had this magical moment when I helped a friend solve a difficult problem, and the whole class cheered for me!"

• "Wow! That's truly memorable! You're so talented," Engfa complimented, her eyes sparkling with pride and admiration.

Charlotte turned to Engfa, feeling her warmth.

• "Thank you, but I never thought of myself as exceptional. It was just a bit of luck," Charlotte said modestly.

Engfa shook her head, gazing deeply into Charlotte's eyes:

• "Don't be so humble. Everyone has their own talent, and you're one of them. I love that about you."

Charlotte felt her heart swell, thoughts swirling inside.

A little while later, Engfa parked in front of a beautiful tailor shop.

• "We're here! I hope you'll like this place," Engfa said, opening the car door and stepping out.

• "This is a shop Dao and I opened. There's a famous designer currently working inside," Engfa joked, opening the door for Charlotte.

• "Today, I wanted to bring you here to get you some outfits and prepare a gift for Mom when you visit the house."

Charlotte's eyes lit up, excitedly linking arms with Engfa as they entered. The staff immediately recognized Engfa and greeted them warmly.

• "Hello, Ms. Engfa! Are you here to select a model or have something tailored?" a staff member asked, smiling brightly.

• "I'm here to have a few outfits made for my girlfriend and my mom," Engfa answered, proud of Charlotte.

Charlotte couldn't stop admiring the shop, asking Engfa about the beautiful products.

• "This shop is wonderful! You really know how to choose a location," she said, her eyes shining.

Engfa turned to the staff and asked:

• "Is Plaifa here? I need to see her."

After a moment, Plaifa appeared with a warm smile. She was a renowned designer and Engfa's older sister.

• "Engfa! I'm busy with a few new designs, but do you have a special guest?" Plaifa teased, her eyes bright when she saw Charlotte.

• "This is Charlotte, my girlfriend. I brought her here today to get some clothes made," Engfa introduced proudly.

Plaifa looked at Charlotte and complimented:

• "Wow! My sister-in-law is so beautiful! I'll make sure you have the best outfits so you can impress Mom!"

Charlotte smiled, her cheeks rosy from the compliment.

• "Thank you! I'm really looking forward to it! Engfa has told me so much about you," she replied, brimming with excitement.

As Plaifa began taking Charlotte's measurements, Engfa sat nearby, watching intently. Each time their eyes met, Charlotte felt warmth spreading through her body.

• "What outfits do you have in mind for me? I really like this style!" Charlotte asked, looking at the shimmering fabrics.

• "I think you'll look amazing in both traditional and modern outfits, so don't worry," Plaifa reassured her. Charlotte smiled brightly, her eyes shining like stars.

• "I truly trust you and Engfa. You're both amazing!"

After everything was done, Charlotte strolled around, admiring Plaifa's latest designs, continuously complimenting them.

• "You're so talented! I can't believe everything here is so perfect!" Charlotte exclaimed, unable to stop admiring the products.

Plaifa warmly saw them out to the car, reminding Engfa:

• "Remember to bring Charlotte home to meet Mom and Dad! They'll be thrilled to see her."

Charlotte nodded, feeling both nervous and excited at the prospect of meeting Engfa's family. Engfa held Charlotte's hand tightly, her eyes filled with love, as they walked out to the car, surrounded by an atmosphere of warmth and hopeful promise for the future.

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