NOVEL SIMPLE Chapter 40. Bathroom Conversations
'Maybe I should learn to refuse Kara sometimes...', Ophelia thought to herself as she headed towards the bathroom, holding Kara's hand under the curious gazes of the other restaurant patrons.
The fact that they were the center of attention was no surprise to Ophelia, because both she and Kara were extremely attractive, making it almost impossible for them to go unnoticed even if 2,000 people were in the restaurant, not just around 30. However, due to the incident with the two young men who flew out the window next to their table, which made everyone present wonder about their identities, those watching seemed much more attentive to every detail about them, making Ophelia feel a bit uncomfortable.
'Since the restaurant patrons don't know that Kara and I are a couple, seeing us—two girls around 20 years old—holding hands while going to the bathroom probably makes them wonder if our minds haven't matured yet...', Ophelia began to imagine what people around them would think when they saw them entering the bathroom holding hands.
But to Ophelia's relief, this situation ended before they reached the bathroom door, as everyone looking at them was intimidated by the killing intent Kara let loose, who, although not knowing what was on Ophelia's mind, realized that Ophelia was bothered by the prying eyes around them. Well, it's also true that she was irritated by seeing so many people staring at her girlfriend.
Once they entered the women's bathroom, which was empty at that moment, Kara's possessiveness calmed down, so she separated from Ophelia to let her take care of her needs in peace and headed to the mirror to tidy up for a few minutes. Well, it’s not like she had much to do, with the combination of the passive skills Predator's Charm and Predator's Constitution making her always look perfect and any trace of dirt, even the finest particles of dust, being eliminated from her body in just a few minutes.
Kara had been aware since she was little that she looked very good, but seeing her reflection in the huge mirror, she couldn't help but be stunned for a few seconds, her fierce beauty and athletic, sexy body being extremely captivating. Additionally, her penetrating eyes that seemed capable of seeing beneath the skin and her tempting smile that had the power to banish reason from the minds of those who looked at her could easily place her at the top of the "bad girls who steal hearts" list, as the adventurer woman who sometimes joined her father's missions and was attracted to women described those seemingly made to flirt with other women.
'No wonder Ophelia was so eager to take the initiative last night. I'd also like to tame such a bad girl...'
"What's happening, Kara? Don't tell me you've found a new love...", Ophelia joked after leaving the stall where she had relieved herself, seeing how absorbed Kara was in her own reflection.
"Well, I was thinking that you must have extraordinary mental strength, otherwise I don't understand how you managed to resist my advances for almost 5 hours...", Kara said after turning her gaze towards Ophelia, her words making it quite evident that she was very proud of her physical appearance.
"What can I say? The fact that less than a minute after I first met you, I saw you massacring three people gave me some immunity to your charm for a while...", Ophelia reminded Kara of her lack of delicacy at the moment they met.
Thinking about how much time she had spent trying to convince Ophelia that she posed no danger to her, Kara couldn't deny that the way she acted was not very suitable for winning over a girl.
'It's not like I haven't realized until now that being so violent in front of Ophelia didn't work in my favor. How should I put it? Girls are more delicate than female bears in front of whom males fight to the death. But on the other hand, what I did also had good consequences because it helped me understand Ophelia's character and see if she was suitable for me. Yes, I wouldn't want to enter a relationship with someone in front of whom I'd have to constantly keep my instincts in check. Anyone who wants to be my lover must be prepared to see a lot of people die...', Kara tried to rid herself of remorse by looking on the bright side.
"...Yes, maybe I was a bit too enthusiastic. I should have eliminated them after we got acquainted...", Kara finally said, concluding that it wasn't her actions that were inappropriate, but the order in which she did them.
"......", Ophelia was left speechless, not understanding how Kara thought this approach would have been much better.
'With such a mentality, Kara would have remained single for a long time if I hadn't come along...', Ophelia thought to herself, realizing she must indeed possess great mental strength—not because she didn't immediately fall for Kara, but because she managed to stop being afraid of her.
"...Anyway, don't you need to use the bathroom?", Ophelia asked to change the subject, not intending to waste time trying to explain to Kara what was wrong with her conclusion, knowing it would be in vain since Kara was very stubborn once she decided on something. Then she approached the sink and started washing her hands.
"Not really. In recent months, I've needed it less and less, and now I don't feel the need to go to the bathroom at all..."
Hearing what Kara said, Ophelia couldn't help but compare their current situation to someone taking their pet outside to relieve itself.
"Then why did you come? Just to admire yourself in the mirror?", Ophelia asked, visibly irritated, as she retrieved a mouth-cleansing potion from the storage space of her ring.
"Well, in the town where I grew up, there weren't any luxurious restaurants like this, so I was curious about what the bathroom looked like...", Kara found a reason to justify accompanying Ophelia to the bathroom, perhaps thinking that admitting her clinginess had gotten out of control would diminish her "bad girl" aura.
"Then you should stay here for another half hour to explore every nook and cranny...", Ophelia said, who probably would have been dissatisfied with any answer she would have received. Then she poured the potion into her mouth, paying no further attention to Kara.
Seeing Ophelia's attitude, Kara was left scratching her head, having no idea what to say to appease her.
'What should I do in this situation? It's a pity there isn't a manual on how to appease your girlfriend, similar to the one about dungeon exploration. Well, there are Aunt Ava's tips, but considering that her girlfriend was almost always angry with her, I don't know if they're reliable...'
But Kara had no other alternatives, so she began to recall all the advice given by her father's colleague, trying to see if there was anything that could help her get out of this complicated situation, in which, honestly, she didn't quite know how she got into.
'Hmmm, if I think about it, many of the things she said that I thought in the past were just to tease me, now don't seem entirely senseless... Like the fact that in a relationship any mistake can be redeemed if you pay with your own body...', Kara thought to herself, turning her attention back to her reflection in the mirror. 'Yes, that might work...', she concluded after trying 2-3 seductive expressions.
Approaching Ophelia, who had just used a spell to refresh herself, another proof that her understanding of mana wasn't limited to just using skills, Kara hugged her from behind, resting her chin on her shoulder.
"Kara, you..."
But Kara didn't intend to give Ophelia a chance to reprimand her, so she pressed her lips to Ophelia's ear, her hot breath making Ophelia feel like her brain was starting to boil.
"Hey, Ophelia, how about tonight I let you do whatever you want with me for two hours?", Kara whispered in Ophelia's ear, these words causing Ophelia to forget all the reproaches she had wanted to make to Kara.
"Really?... Anything I want?", Ophelia asked, visibly excited by this offer. Since Kara's physical condition was far superior, she didn't think she'd have the chance to be on top anytime soon.
"Anything you want...", Kara confirmed, letting all her body weight rest on Ophelia's back as if her muscles had lost the ability to contract.
"You better keep your word...", Ophelia said, deciding not to give importance to all those irritating thoughts anymore. What's the point of staying angry? Isn't it better to take revenge in bed?
"Of course. My mistress's words will be my command..."
Hearing Kara's seductive tone, Ophelia began to swallow involuntarily. She didn't quite know how she would be able to contain her excitement until the evening.
"...Kara, do you think I can use 10 minutes in advance?", Ophelia finally asked, her gaze becoming increasingly dangerous. As she was already quite aroused by what had happened before lunch, her reason had no chance of keeping her lust in check.
