Chapter 467 - Couple Keychains
~ Heavenly Star Enterprise- Branch Overseas ~
Alveena and Andrew just finished sealing the deal with the investors. The concern with the branches was finally resolved and Heavenly Star Enterprise could now hold the product launching activity in those branches without any more troubles.
With that, Andrew and Alveena could also go home to the City of Empire. Andrew already booked a ticket for their flights tomorrow night.
The two of them didn't feel awkward after the kissing incident however they never talked about the kiss again. They just acted normally, treating each other like how they used to do.
Alveena could still annoy Andrew with her talkative nature. But her bubbly personality could brighten up Andrew's day. It would feel really different if Alveena would stop teasing Andrew.
"Finally, we accomplished our work here. It feels amazing and fulfilling!" Alveena said to Andrew. They were now on the way to their hotel.
They left the office early so that they could rest. They already turned over everything to the Branch Manager.
"Thank you, Alveena for helping me out. I really appreciate it," Andrew mumbled, feeling grateful to her.
Alveena just flashed her charming smile before grabbing Andrew's hand. She pulled him toward the shop that was selling souvenirs.
"This is my first overseas trip with you, if you are really grateful then buy me a souvenir as remembrance!" Alveena shamelessly demanded.
Andrew just chuckled before nodding his head. Lately, he was laughing and smiling more often because of Alveena.
The shop owner greeted Alveena and Andrew right away.
"Hello, Ma'am and Sir, welcome to my shop. We are selling here personalized souvenirs. You can roam around and choose the items and designs that you want. Just bring them here and I will engrave your names in it or whatever words you want to add in the souvenir."
"Really? Amazing. I want that." Alveena said with her elated voice.
Then she turned to Andrew who was standing beside her. "I think I should buy something for Lillie and Sophia too."
"How about your brother?" Andrew mentioned Alveena's brother just to tease her.
Alveena just rolled her eyes skyward at the mention of her evil brother. "No way! He is so mean and rude. I will not buy anything for him."
" How about you? Do you want to buy something for someone too? For your brother, parents, grandpa, and friends?"
Andrew let out another chuckle. "I thought we came here to buy you something."
"Of course, aside from buying souvenirs for them, you must not forget that you should buy something for me too. I will choose then pay it for me." Alveena stuck her tongue out after saying that.
"Alright. Let's go and choose some souvenirs for them."
The two of them roamed around the shop, picking some souvenir items to be given to their family and friends. Andrew was able to pick items after five minutes but Alveena was still not done choosing what she wanted.
"Oh Lord, girls and their shopping habits," Andrew mumbled while watching Alveena from a distance.
Andrew already brought the souvenir items to the shop owner for engraving names. He bought something for his brother, Tristan, their parents, and Grandpa Lu.
He was thinking of buying something for Hannah too but changed his mind. He didn't know why but Andrew was trying to avoid bringing up Hannah when he was with Alveena.
He was supposed to be honest with her. But he was hesitating to do it. He couldn't understand himself anymore.
Andrew was lost in his deep thoughts when Alveena approached him. She was already done choosing souvenirs for Sophia and Lillie.
"Tadaah! I decided to buy keychains for Lillie and Sophia," Alveena said cheerfully, showing the wooden flower-shaped keychains.
"How about yours? What did you choose for yourself?" Andrew asked Alveena.
She smiled at him sweetly before showing her other hand that was holding another keychain. When she opened her palm, silver keychains came into his view.
But this time it was different from the previous keychains she showed Andrew. What Alveena chose was Matching Couple keychains, one was in the form of a heart and the other one was in the form of a key. If they would combine the two it would look like 'the key going to your heart'.or 'The key in opening your heart.'
Andrew frowned upon seeing the matching couple keychains. 'Don't tell me she wants me to buy this couple keychain for her then she will give this to that guy whom her parents set her up with?'
"Hey, why are you looking grumpy again?" Alveena asked Andrew after seeing his darkened expression.
"Why did you choose that? Are you giving the other one to Brandon?"
Alveena just smiled at him mischievously, not giving him an answer. She turned around approaching the shop owner. She would give him instructions about what to engrave in the keychains.
Andrew's face contorted further when she didn't say a word. She didn't even try to deny it, completely ignoring him.
He was pissed off every time he would remember Brandon. Just yesterday, they met Brandon in the lobby. He was waiting for Alveena.
He visited Alveena in the hotel, telling them that her brother requested him to visit her.
At the mention of her brother, Alveena immediately grabbed Brandon's hand, pulling him towards the elevator.
Andrew could only watch them as they vanished from his sight. Just like that, Alveena had forgotten his presence.
Little did he know, Alveena did that because she wanted to prevent Brandon from mentioning her brother's name in front of Andrew.
Since Andrew was clueless about her true intention, he was in a bad mood the whole night. He was wondering what Alveena and Brandon were doing inside her hotel room.
His imagination ran wild, thinking that Alveena and Brandon were doing kinky things inside her suite, acting intimately with each other.
When he couldn't stand it any longer, Andrew went out of his room and knocked on Alveena's room. She opened the door for him immediately.
He felt relieved after knowing that Brandon was no longer inside her room when he entered. He was curious about what they did and talked about but he was embarrassed to ask her.
And now, seeing the couple keychains reminded him of Brandon. He thought Alveena would give the other keychain to Brandon.
Andrew was still sulking in the corner when Alveena called his attention. The engraving for the items was done already. After paying, the two decided to leave.
Andrew didn't talk to her during the entire journey going back to their hotel room. He was upset thinking that Alveena let him pay for the couple keychain that she was about to give to Brandon.
Andrew was about to enter his suite when Alveena held his elbow, thus stopping him from entering his room.
He glanced at her. His eyebrows were drawn together.
"What?"
"Give me your hand," Alveena said, smiling.
Andrew was not in the mood but still followed her. He extended his right hand to her, palm facing up.
Alveena picked something inside her pocket and placed it in his hand. She tiptoed and gave Andrew a peck on his right cheek.
After doing that, Alveena fled to her room, without saying a word. Andrew was left frozen and speechless in his spot.
When he gazed down, he saw the silver keychain that looked like a key. On that keychain, his name was engraved. That was one piece of the couple keychains Alveena chose to buy in the souvenir shop.
Andrew's let out a soft chuckle as he realized that he was wrong. He thought she was giving this to Brandon. But it turned out, Alveena wanted to give this to him.