It was close almost late in the afternoon when they reached the place Yan Xuan had planned.
Mexican Wave….one of Beijing's oldest and best-kept secrets
When Mo Hua saw the place and was in utter shock.
Mexican was her favorite cuisine which she took a liking for when visiting States and always wanted to visit this restaurant after moving to Beijing but didn't get a chance till today.
She immediately turned around and squinted her eyes at Yan Xuan.
"How did you know?" she asked with surprise.
"I have my ways." Yan Xuan patted her head adoringly.
"Come on. Tell me. I want to know which one of them betrayed me." Mo Hua pouted her face which made her look even cuter.
"That's the exact reason why I am not telling you else I won't get any help in the future." Yan Xuan teased her not revealing who was his informer who disclosed about her likes and dislikes.
"No fair Xuan." Mo Hua said angrily yet she was feeling happy on the inside.
"I will tell you later. Now let's go before we get to late for our reservation"
After parking the car in the front parking lot, they started walking towards the restaurant.
"When did you do the reservation?" Mo Hua asked while her eyes still observing the surroundings."
"I have made reservations when we were having breakfast." He replied while wrapping his arms around her.
Mo Hua shifted her focus on his face for a moment and smiled widely.
When they entered the restaurant, the manager came forward and greeted them.
Yan Xuan shared the details of the reservation with the manager while Mo Hua was engrossed in observing the restaurant.
It had luridly bright colors paired with various objects hanging from the walls and ceiling making the place feel a little cluttered but a warm and homely atmosphere prevailed.
Yan Xuan pulled her out of her daze by grabbing her wrist and she walked ahead towards their table.
Yan Xuan pulled the chair for her to sit and then went across and sat opposite to her.
He handed her the menu and smiled, "Order what you like."
Mo Hua took the card and started looking at the menu. It was exquisite and extravagant.
This place was famous for is its inexhaustible list of tequila. Mo Hua took a mischievous glance at Yan Xuan and placed a finger on Joven – a type of tequila that is unaged and has the attractive fresh natural and exuberant qualities of the agave plant.
"Are you sure?" Yan Xuan mocked her. He thought that she must be teasing him but after seeing her determined face, he became serious and said, "Baby, have you tried it before? How's your alcohol tolerance?"
"Umm. Tried it once before with Liam. I guess my alcohol tolerance is not so good but not bad either. I think I can handle one shot. Plus, I want to try this one. Please Xuan…" Mo Hua tried to justify her choice as well as tried to convince him to let her order the tequila shot.
"Hmm. Get them two then." He ordered to the waiter who was till now observing the cute couple suddenly focused on Yan Xuan and took the order.
"What about food?" Yan Xuan glanced at Mo Hua questioningly.
"Ummm, For food… we can go for.." Mo Hua took a couple of minutes to look at the menu and placed an order for, "one Pineapple-Serrano Pico de Gallo, one Churro Chips With Spiced Chocolate Dip, one Tex-Mex Beef Sammies and one Scrambled Egg Burrito. To go on the side as a dip I would like Charred Salsa. Thanks."
Yan Xuan was looking at her with amazement.
"Are you sure we can finish this?" He asked with uncertainty.
"Hehe... Even if you can, don't worry. I will finish it for you. I have a big appetite for Mexican food." Mo Hua said brazenly.
"That I have no doubt. But isn't it all spicy?" He asked with a bit of hesitation.
"Hmm. That's what makes it different. Apart from Mexican cuisine, I love Indian cuisine as well. They have a rich variety of spices as well. Let's try it next time. Hm?" She replied excitingly waiting for her food to arrive.
"Hmm." Yan Xuan replied in a qualm.
Mo Hua noticed it and said, "Xuan, You can eat spicy food right?"
"Yes, I can. It's just sometimes I have a bit of abdominal pain. But I can drink fluids to subdue it. Don't worry, hmm."
"Xuan. Why would you bring me to this place if you are not comfortable eating spicy food? Let me order something else fo.." Mo Hua was interrupted in between.
"Not necessary. We are here because you like this place and food. Let's not worry about later. You can enjoy the food for now but.." Yan Xuan paused and gave her a devilish smile.
"But?" Mo Hua asked with a puzzled face.
"Later you have to allow me to enjoy my dessert as much as I want. Hmm?" Yan Xuan completed his sentence. His eyes were full of passion and Mo Hua clearly understood what he meant.
"Xuan! You are getting more and more shameless day after day." Mo Hua said bashfully.
The tequila they had ordered arrived and Mo Hua sneaked a glance at Yan Xuan and said, "Let's do it on the go of three. Okay?"
"Sure but there is only one. You are not getting to order another one. Remember that." Yan Xuan warned her with a stern face. He didn't want her to feel uncomfortable later even before she enjoys her favorite food.
"So boring." Mo Hua said unhappily.
"one.. two..three.." With that, they lifted the shot glass and gulped the tequila in one shot.
"Yumm.." Mo Hua licked her lips while on the other side, Yan Xuan saw that and felt uncomfortable down there.
'This girl…' He thought inwardly.
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After sometime…
"Pleasse one more honeyyy.. only onnne.." Mo Hua said with half a drunk voice.
"Mo Hua, you already had three shots and still dare to ask for more. Look at you, already drunk. No more alcohol for you now. Let's eat our food now." Yan Xuan reprimanded her in a stern voice.
"Xuan baby…" With that stood up and walked towards him. She put her palms on his shoulders and made him lean backward and sat on his lap seductively.
"Mo Hu.." Yan Xuan gulped, his voice was hoarse.
"Sssshhh…" Mo Hua lifted her forefinger and placed it on his lips silencing him while leaning forward on his body and in low voice almost like a whisper, she said, "Don't you want to enjoy your dessert today?"