Surprise Marriage to a Billionaire
Chapter 178: Challenge Accepted

Chapter 178: Challenge Accepted

Rain bit her inner lip, struggling to handle Alexander’s brazenness. She couldn’t believe she was lost for words—was she really that drunk? Her body felt warm, the wine clearly having an effect on her senses.

Instead of responding to his last comment, she pretended to focus on the movie. But when a sudden zombie appeared with a suspenseful sound, she instinctively grabbed Alexander’s arm, drawing closer and squeezing it tightly.

"Damn, that’s too many! Run faster!" she exclaimed, her eyes wide. "Shouldn’t zombies move slowly? Why are they so fast in this movie?"

Unbeknownst to her, Alexander was enjoying her reactions—how she hugged his arm and squeezed it every so often. While he wasn’t typically a fan of horror films, having Rain beside him made every second of the experience worthwhile.

He encouraged her to drink more; after all, she should enjoy this moment! He took a deep breath, savouring her feminine, sweet, and fresh scent. He sipped some wine himself and offered her more snacks, watching her delight in them.

A few moments later...

"Seriously! What kind of ending is that!? Why would they kill him like that? Why did he have to die?" Rain complained, her face scrunched up in disbelief. Her words were slurred, a clear sign that she was tipsy by now.

Alexander chuckled, teasingly asking, "Do you want to watch more? I had no idea the ending would be like that. Tyron recommended this movie to me."

Rain took another sip from her glass, turning to him with hazy eyes and a bright smile. He felt an overwhelming urge to pull her close and kiss her.

"It’s fine. It’s a good movie anyway. I’m sure there’s a part two!" she said cheerfully.

"I think we should head back now. You’re already drunk," Alexander commented, and Rain nodded in agreement. He held her close as he drove the motor cart, concerned that she might fall. Even when they reached the mansion, he didn’t let her go. But Rain paused at the bottom of the stairs.

Looking up at him with her puppy eyes and a pout, she murmured, "Can you give me a piggyback ride up the stairs?"

Alexander nodded without hesitation, bending down to present his back to her. Rain quickly climbed on, wrapping her arms around his neck.

"Am I heavy?" she asked, her warm breath tickling his ear as he started up the stairs.

"Hmm, not at all. It’s not like I can’t carry you around," he replied, feeling her cling tighter as she rested her cheek on his shoulder.

"Are you sleepy?" he asked, noticing she had gone quiet. He turned to look at her, only to find her staring at his profile. Suddenly, she leaned in and kissed his lips.

"I’m not sleepy yet, but I feel like I’m floating like I’m on cloud nine," she giggled, her joy so infectious that he found himself smiling along with her. When they reached the last step, Rain wriggled and said, "Put me down now."

He obliged, gently setting her down. Rain swayed slightly as she walked ahead of him toward their bedroom. Once inside, she twirled around, giggling, her cheeks flushed from the wine.

"Alexander, can we extend our marriage? Four months is too short. Can we invalidate that contract?" she suddenly asked, stopping to face him.

His arm settled on her waist, pulling her close as he hoarsely whispered, "I’ll agree, but only if you fulfil all wifely duties, including sharing my bed."

He realized he might have delivered it wrong again; sometimes, he struggled with flowery words. What he truly meant was he wanted the two of them to become a real married couple in every sense.

"But if I do that," she murmured, her voice husky, "it means a lifetime marriage and commitment for me."

Alexander’s lips brushed against her ear as he whispered, "Wouldn’t a lifetime together be even better?"

"Yes, I would love to have a lifetime with you!" she candidly announced, making him smile. Hearing that filled him with warmth.

"Then let’s have a lifetime together, Rain," he muttered against her lips, wondering if she would even remember their conversation in the morning.

Rain playfully wrapped her arms around his neck and stared straight into his eyes. "Let’s make our relationship real as husband and wife since I love you already! I feel like you’re falling for me too, but it’s probably better not to get ahead of myself." She pouted slightly.

Taking a deep breath, she added, "You... you should love only me, and you should look only at me!"

Alexander couldn’t help but smile. "Hmm, I see you’re quite demanding."

"Yes, I am! I love you, and I’m willing to go all out..." she said, her eyes practically sparkling as she giggled. "I can’t believe I’m confessing like this right now."

"It’s fine because I’m also falling in love with you, Rain," Alexander muttered, though he knew his confession came at the wrong moment. It was a foreign feeling he hadn’t experienced before, but the thought of losing her was driving him crazy.

Rain giggled and winked at him, but then her expression shifted to seriousness, her eyes narrowing as she countered, "Wait! Weren’t you just saying that so we can make a baby?"

"No!" Alexander quickly replied, shaking his head. "It has nothing to do with that. I’m just expressing what I feel right now."

Alexander’s quick response made Rain pause for a moment before breaking into a playful grin. "Okay then," she teased, giving him a light push on the chest, "I believe you—for now."

Alexander let out a relieved chuckle, pulling her close once more. "For now?" he echoed, his eyebrow raising in amusement.

"Well," Rain said, drawing out the word as she leaned in closer, her lips almost brushing his, "you’ll just have to prove it to me, won’t you?"

A mix of laughter and tension hung in the air as Alexander gently touched her face. "Challenge accepted," he whispered, his voice low, almost daring.

Rain smiled and then kissed him. Just as Alexander was about to deepen the kiss, she pulled away and muttered, "I’m sleepy." Before he could respond, her body suddenly swayed, and he quickly caught her, gently lifting her into his arms.

"Easy there," he murmured, a mix of concern and amusement dancing in his eyes as he placed her on the bed. He took a moment to adjust her, ensuring she was comfortable before scooping her up again and cuddling her against him.

"See? This is much better," he whispered, wrapping his arms securely around her. Rain nestled into his chest. "I could get used to this," she mumbled, her eyelids heavy with sleep.

"Good," Alexander replied softly, brushing a strand of hair away from her face. "I plan on making it a regular thing."

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