Fortunate to Have You This Lifetime

It was one thing to buy other things, but he wanted to pick out a swimsuit for her, which was downright absurd.

Lately, the two had been getting along well, and with the new year approaching, Purple didn’t want to start an argument. She tried to appease him, saying, “Actually, I already have a swimsuit.”

Reluctantly, she dug out a light pink one-piece swimsuit from her wardrobe.

A faint smile appeared at Alexander’s mouth corner. “Are you sure, Purple?” he asked.

Purple blushed.

Well…

She had bought this swimsuit when she was thirteen years old. It was indeed a bit too small now…

Girls going through puberty grow very quickly, fuelled by hormones that seem to ensure they evolve from girls into women in seemingly no time at all.

Unable to fit into her only swimsuit, Alexander takes Purple shopping.

In the frigid winter season, luxury boutiques in various shopping malls are filled with new winter designs. Yet, the two were casually wandering in the swimsuit shop.

Purple was mortified, while Alexander, on the other hand, had an oddly calm demeanour. He seriously sifted through the thin clothes and picked out designs and colors that he thought were appropriate. He handed them to Purple, encouraging her to try them on.

The salesgirl commented with a laugh, “Miss, your boyfriend has excellent taste.”

“He’s not…” Purple tried to explain, but stopped herself mid-sentence. Stating that he was her brother would undoubtedly sound even weirder!

Which brother would take his sister bikini shopping?

Purple rolled her eyes in annoyance and, swimsuit in hand, proceeded to the changing room.

Thankfully, the swimsuit that Alexander picked out was rather ordinary, neither flashy nor sexy. It was perfectly in line with a student’s modest charm.

Well, Purple thought, Alexander does have some sense after all. When they head to the island later, Atra Blanc will be able to see this swimsuit. It can’t be too sexy, or she will surely nag.

No sooner had this thought flitted through her mind than the so-called sensible man unexpectedly squeezed into her dressing room!

Seeing Alexander’s reflection looming behind her in the mirror, Purple almost let out a scream!

“What the hell is wrong with you!” Purple’s goosebumps shot up in response to his intrusion. She clamped her hands over her chest and gritted through her teeth in a low growl, “Out.”

Alexander paused for a moment, his eyes slightly confused. “Why are you so nervous? Haven’t I seen you completely naked before?”

“…” Purple was lost for words. She couldn’t believe he had the nerve to say that.

Alexander helped her move back her hair to the front and reached around to tie the swimsuit strings at the back of her neck. He then took her tender shoulders in his hands and stood together with her in front of the mirror, a look of pleasure in his eyes.

After quietly observing for a while, he bent down to drop a gentle kiss on her pale, delicate shoulders and whispered into her ear, “This one is pretty good. Do you like it?”

Purple pulled a face of disgust. “I don’t like it. These back ties are so annoying.”

Alexander nibbled on her ear, chuckling, “Lazy girl, I’m here to tie it for you. What’s there for you to complain about?”

Purple thought to herself: Indeed, you helping me with it is precisely why it’s so annoying!

Alexander cupped her chest, lightly squeezed, and suggested, “Should we get a bigger cup size? What if you grow by the time the new year arrives?”

Purple could no longer tolerate his inappropriate behavior. She turned and pushed him out of the fitting room, “Get out of here now.”

After Alexander left, she changed out of the swimsuit and back into her original clothes.

After stepping out of the changing room without Alexander in sight, she asked the salesgirl to pack up the swimsuit.

Alexander had already paid the bill.

With the bag containing her swimsuit in her hand, Purple stepped out of the store. She wondered where Alexander had disappeared to when she spotted him leaning against a counter at a jade shop not far away, selecting jade pieces.

Outside the store, two stylish young women gazed at him from afar, secretly chatting away. It appeared as though they were considering approaching him.