Forbidden Fruit Intense Taboo-Chapter 24: Honey Night~ Phase: 1

After taking a fresh bath, he felt more relaxed and calm. With a stable mind like this, he was confident that no matter how out of hand things got with those hot women downstairs, he could surely handle it. For the time being, he decided to behave himself and let his perverted nature rest for a while. Ethan was lost in thought.

As Ethan stepped onto the stairs and looked ahead, he saw Lisa staring at him—standing there, looking at him the same way he looked at her. Ethan hadn't noticed until now: she wore a short, flared A-line mini frock. The dress hugged her shoulders with loose, airy sleeves that danced with her very little movements, while the delicate dotted patterns stitched across the fabric gleamed softly under the muted lights.

Barefoot on the cool marble steps, with the short dress brushing against her thighs, Lisa looked rather sweet—like an innocent little fairy.

Finally, Lisa parted her soft, full lips and spoke up.

"I was about to look for you," she said softly, resting her hand on the polished banister.

"Looking for me?" Ethan replied, face indifferent as always.

"She was looking for me?" Ethan thought to himself while gazing into her eyes. They both stood where they had been from the moment they noticed each other.

"Who takes this much time just to clean up? Sir?" She said, raising her eyebrows, though her tone didn't quite match her words.

"I took a bath. Just washing off wasn't enough," Ethan replied.

"Still, it's a bit too... much. Come on, everyone's been waiting," she purred, turning her head.

"Heh? That's weird... why would she be concerned about me taking a bath for too long? And did I just have a conversation with her about my bath taking too long?" Ethan thought to himself, staring at her back as she stepped out from the staircase.

He followed her, walking beside her.

The dinner was ready, and everyone had been waiting for him downstairs. But the cold water had made him lose track of time. Mr. Willow had come by once to check on him, but the door was closed from inside. That's why, after waiting a bit more, Lisa decided to check on him, but the moment she stepped onto the staircase, she noticed Ethan was already there.

As they walked through the hallway, Lisa said softly,

"I noticed you at college. You're pretty different here, though."

"How could you tell just from a few hours?" Ethan replied, using the same soft tone she had used.

By "tone," Ethan was struggling to grasp what she was truly thinking or hinting at. It felt like her way of speaking carried too many thoughts at once — or perhaps none at all. She was so calm and distant that her voice seemed to drift without a clear purpose... or maybe with too many purposes at once.

"Yeah, you're right. We should spend some more time together, don't you think?"

Hearing her say that so flawlessly, Ethan nearly froze. But he held himself together, resisting the urge to stiffen awkwardly.

"Yeah... we probably should," Ethan replied, his voice a bit shaky, even though he didn't want it to be.

As he answered, his eyes couldn't help but catch her plump hips swaying with each of her steps. The worst moment possible.

Crossing her arms behind her back and turning to him, Lisa gave him a cheerful smile, her eyes curling up with mischief.

A smile played on Ethan's face as well. They both arrived at the dining hall. Mr. Willow and Mr. Alven were sitting opposite each other, while Mrs. Willow and Mrs. Brianna sat beside their husbands. Tobi was in front of his mother, sitting quietly while scrolling on his phone. The mouth-watering aroma of the freshly prepared hot dishes filled the room.

Seeing Ethan and Lisa, Mrs. Willow called out, "What took you so long, honey?" Despite their earlier encounter in the kitchen, her voice was filled with worry.

"I guess I just dozed off a bit while taking a shower," Ethan replied as he took a seat beside Tobi.

Now, that was unexpected. Tobi glanced at him, but Ethan just gave him a faint smile, his eyes squinting slightly. Tobi frowned slightly and stared at Lisa, who was sitting between his mother and Mrs. Willow. An empty seat sat beside Ethan.

"He sure loves taking showers, huh?" Mrs. Brianna giggled.

With a sigh, Alven looked up at him and said, "I didn't even get the chance to talk with you. How's your study going, son?" His voice was gentle but more serious than before.

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"Ah... it's going pretty well," Ethan replied, forcing a smile onto his lips.

"I heard you're really good at sports," Alven asked, mid-chew.

"Pretty much. I usually play basketball," Ethan replied.

"He's pretty good at swimming too," Mr. Willow added.

Since high school, Ethan had been on good terms with basketball. He'd won many tournament awards by now. Along with basketball, he was also pretty good at swimming. His habit of swimming, in addition to playing sports, had helped him achieve an attractive, muscular body and earned him a well-known reputation.

"You have to see whose son he is," Mr. Willow added, smiling at Alven.

Alven just stared back at his food.

"Wouldn't it be more fun if Rachel and Lilly were here?" Mrs. Brianna said, looking at Mrs. Willow.

"Well, it's too bad they're not here," Mrs. Willow's voice was rather sarcastic.

Ethan frowned at her as she looked at him right after saying that. She had been watching Brianna giggling at him for quite a while.

In terms of beauty, the two women were tough rivals. What had happened with Janice earlier had made Mrs. Willow very worried. She only knew Brianna after her marriage to "Rowan," who everyone knew as "Mr. Willow," and they hadn't met each other that much. Even though she could tell how much of a filthy whore Brianna is, she didn't want to let some random bitch steal her baby boy like that.

The thing she said was so flawless that no one except Ethan, Lisa, and Brianna noticed. Mrs. Brianna frowned toward her, and Lisa looked at Ethan. But suddenly, Mr. Willow laughed out, "If they were here, things wouldn't be so quiet and peaceful anymore."

"Yeah, kids are the brightest lights of the house. I remember when my Lisa was in high school; she used to be full of spirit. Now look at her, all grown up," Alven added, looking at Lisa, who smiled slightly.

"Oh, you kids are in the same college, right? That means you guys already know each other," Mr. Willow said, excitement filling his eyes.

"Yeah, I noticed both of them today, though I haven't talked to them," Ethan replied mid-bite. Lisa looked at him with a knowing smile.

"Oh, baby... if so, why don't you come over and spend time with us?" Brianna said, a mischievous smile playing on her lips. Mrs. Willow frowned at her.

Lisa felt the tension rising between them. She sat quietly between the two women, observing the whole scene without letting out a sound. Then finally, she spoke, "I'm bad at my studies," she said, looking up at Ethan.

As she spoke, it felt like time around them stopped. The melody of her voice made every bit of clattering sound fall silent. 'It would be a big help if you came by from time to time,' she added smoothly, a soft smile playing on her full lips.

"Great idea! This way, you guys can get to know each other better," Mr. Willow added.

"Yeah, we can definitely do that," Ethan replied, calmly as ever. Though everyone was excited, Mrs. Willow didn't seem quite as happy.

"When Rachel and Lilly get back, you guys can hang out together," Mr. Willow said politely.

"Sure, I'd love to," Lisa said with a soft, innocent smile on her lips. Ethan slightly glanced at the horse-faced guy beside him, scrolling on his phone. Throughout dinner, this person stayed completely silent, no words at all. He seemed totally different from the arrogant, cocky guy Ethan encountered in the auditorium. Now, right beside his father, he almost looked like a damp cat.

As time went on, they talked about office stuff and more. From their conversation, Ethan got the idea that Alven, Lisa's father, is involved in some business outside the city most of the time. This felt like a good opportunity for him to get closer to Lisa. As for Tobi, Ethan figured out what kind of person he truly is. He just acts tough around Lisa, and because of his big frame, people might mistake him for a big deal. But Ethan could tell from his current behavior that making him kneel wouldn't be much of a task.

The real problem was Lisa. He still hadn't figured her out. She is like a puzzle—sometimes soft and innocent, other times her eyes turn mischievous. Her way of speaking was confusing too. With all this, Ethan got the feeling that if he is not cautious, he could become the prey instead.

After finishing dinner, they spent some time drinking. The only ones who drank were Rowan, Alven, and Brianna. Aria, as a modest mother and housewife, stayed away from the alcohol. After that, Tobi takes leave with his mother and sister; he drives the car.

"Honey... we'll get some air, okay?" Mr. Willow said, looking at Aria.

"This late?" Mrs. Willow asked.

"Yeah. I'll be back in an hour," Rowan said, and with that, he and Alven left the house. They weren't too drunk, so it was fine for them to drive. Now, the only people left in the house were Mrs. Willow and Ethan. She was standing by the front door when she felt a firm hand grip her wobbling ass.

"Ahh~" she cried out from the sudden squeeze and looked back. It was Ethan, groping her flabby cheeks, a mischievous smile playing on his lips.