"No, honey, I'm teasing. On the contrary, I'm gonna buy a VIP membership card for you at the best beauty care salon in town where you can get your skin and face looked after. I will love you more when your skin's well-moisturized and fair." Edward also touched her face, and his brows furrowed. He blamed himself for forgetting such an important thing.
I can't spare time to do that. I have work to do. Besides, It's embarrassing to lie down with strangers and let those so-called experts take care of my skin and face. I don't have control over what they do. So, a beauty care salon may be a bad idea," said Daisy. Daisy sighed. She promised to herself that she would take good care of her face and skin. But she still hated being judged by strangers at a beauty salon.
Don't worry about that. You'll have a dedicated, professional and friendly expert to take good care of you in a private room," said Edward in a reassuring voice. Edward knew she would respond that way. He would never abandon her. On the contrary, he wished desperately to age gradually with Daisy. He could push the idea of skin care to her, because even sun exposure destroys the DNA in your skin. Not only that, but diet is important as well. If they didn't take care of themselves while they were young and beautiful, they wouldn't age gracefully.
No, I still don't like it. I can take good care of my skin by myself at home. So, don't worry," said Daisy. She pouted and felt anxious deep in her heart. Although she had been constantly neglecting a skincare routine in the past, she had to surrender now. She wasn't Cynthia, and she couldn't expect herself to stay young and beautiful as she aged.
"You can go there with mom. She's good at taking care of her skin. Why do you think her face is always so fair and soft?" Edward didn't intend to embarrass his mom by stating those facts. As far as he was concerned, skincare wasn't equivalent to cosmetic operation. So, there was no need to keep it from his wife or anybody else.
Uh, Does she do that a lot? Why I didn't know that before?" asked Daisy in surprise. When Daisy was at home, she never saw her mother-in-law go out.
"Stop asking silly questions. She goes out and does that when you are at the military base. She once told me to remind you of your skin problem. Your skin needs more nutrients and air." Edward smiled. Daisy could be so naive about these trivial things. Did she really think that her mother-in-law would stay young and healthy forever without outside assistance? However, his proud and arrogant father was an interesting exception. He never took care of his skin. Nevertheless, he liked bodybuilding. Maybe that was why he looked strong and healthy at his age.
Yeah. What about you? Do you go to the salon, then? Is it something you do when I'm gone as well? If not, why is your skin always so fair and smooth?" said Daisy. Then, she stretched out her hand to pinch Edward's cheek again. Now she had a better understanding of life in a wealthy family. Those people from working-class backgrounds would be short of money to go to a luxury beauty salon and receive a set of skincare programs.
No, I don't. I have a beauty adviser to look after my skin regularly. Besides, I'm different from you. I usually work indoors. So, my skin has fewer problems brought by the sun. Actually, it would be much better even though just a few efforts are used," answered Edward casually. Speaking of which, Edward had certain innate advantages. He was born with perfect skin, perfect health, and had rich parents. Besides, he paid attention to his health and skin. It was important to him to keep looking his best. So, his skin was much better than Daisy's.
"Alright. "So if I want to keep your interest, I should do something. I have to admit that I haven't thought about my skin, really," said Daisy. Daisy leaned against his shoulder, and embraced him firmly. She was terribly afraid that while she grew old and ugly, Edward might be as young and handsome as he was when he was now. No man wanted to be thought of as dating his mother. Then, what should she do?
"Don't worry. If you enjoy it, then you'll start to do it regularly and cheerfully. I get you covered. Besides, I'll never leave you, even if you don't love me anymore." Speaking of which, Edward was touched by the happy prospect of living with his wife and son in the coming years and decades.
"I've burned too many bridges. I can't go back and have to love you forever." If they hadn't met and fallen in love, her life would remain peaceful and quiet. However, she would regret having missed something exciting at the very end of her life. Then, she would be weighed down by remorse for not trying to love him, marry him and live a happy life with him. Countless stars made the sky beautiful at night. Fireworks made sacrifices to illuminate others. Both Daisy and Edward felt romantic and passionate when they lay down on the bed, kissing and hugging each other. They would die to have this moment locked in time.
The army base was overrun with celebrants on National Day. Fireworks lit up the night, punctuated by the loud booms and the smell of cordite. Various activities and games had been arranged, and the crowd didn't disperse until nearly midnight. Discipline was lax, and order was lost for the day. The soldiers could enjoy themselves as much as the civilians. Everything would be fine as long as there were no accidents.
"Major General, are you drunk?" asked Lee. He looked at Kevin's red face, and worried.
I'm fine. I just wanted to relax and have some fun." Kevin was really glad for Daisy. Other soldiers kept proposing a toast for Daisy or for himself. As a result, he drank far more alcohol than he could stomach, and staggered wildly.
"Let's go, Major General! I'm gonna drive you home," said Lee. He frowned. As stipulated, low-ranking soldiers could drink no more than a bottle of beer. However, those soldiers grabbed more bottles and persuaded Kevin to drink all of them. In the end, Kevin was three sheets to the wind.
Don't bother. I'll sleep at my room at the base. Go to sleep and leave me alone, " said Kevin sleepily and tipsily. Kevin shook his head, trying to shake off the uncomfortable feeling and dizziness. His reaction time was slowed, his speech slurred, and he was occasionally seeing double.