The Supreme Soldier in the City
Chapter 224 - 225: Communication

Chapter 224: Chapter 225: Communication

After hanging up Emily Lopez’s call, James Brown dialed Gina Lopez’s number. It barely rang twice before it was answered.

"What’s going on with you? Why haven’t you been answering my calls?" Gina’s tone was very anxious, tinged with a sense of rebuke.

James Brown was used to Gina’s tone and wasn’t angered. He chuckled and replied, "I ran into some trouble and got detained at the police station, couldn’t answer your calls."

"Detained at the police station? What happened to you?" There was a hint of concern in her voice now.

James Brown explained, "I left your house today to meet my girlfriend for shopping, then stumbled upon a fight. A friend of mine stepped in to do the right thing, and ended up being taken in by the police. I went to help and also got detained."

"Why didn’t you call me? I could have found someone to bail you out. I know a few leaders."

"Heh, that’s not necessary. We were doing a good deed, not fighting. It’ll clear up soon enough."

"That’s good, then." Gina paused for a moment, then said somewhat unhappily, "Can you stay away from your girlfriend for the next few days? What if my parents happen to see you two together, what then?"

"Mr. Lopez, although I’m extending my help, I need to spend time with my girlfriend. How should I explain to her? Should I tell her that I’m pretending to be someone else’s boyfriend? Did you ever consider my girlfriend’s feelings?"

Gina was at a loss for words.

"Mr. Lopez, now’s not the time to discuss this. Your parents are here pressuring us to get married, how do you propose we deal with this?"

Gina didn’t respond immediately, which made James Brown somewhat anxious. He said, "Well, say something. What should we do now?"

It was then that Gina finally spoke, "Then let’s get married."

"What?" James Brown’s eyes widened in shock as he exclaimed loudly.

"I said let’s get married," Gina repeated firmly.

"You can’t be serious?"

"You’re aware that my parents just want to see me married. If we don’t get married, they’ll never stop. They might even refuse to leave. So only if we get married will they possibly consider leaving."

"This is marriage, Sister, not playing house. My parents will want to watch us register for a marriage certificate."

Gina’s tone was still calm as she said, "If we have to register, let’s register. I’m not afraid, what are you afraid of?"

"You... you..." James Brown was speechless, startled by Gina’s audacity.

Lisa Smith gave a light chuckle and then said, "This is simple. We just need to take a couple of photos, give them to someone who makes fake certificates, and get them to issue us a marriage certificate. Just say we’ve registered. As for the actual wedding, we don’t have time now, we’ll discuss it later."

"Sweating over here, Mr. Lopez, you really scared me. Nobody does it like you."

"Am I that terrifying? That loathsome? Does marrying me distress you so much?" Gina shot back a series of probing questions with a clearly displeased tone.

James Brown gave a dry laugh and said, "It’s not that you’re at fault, Mr. Lopez, but as someone with a girlfriend, I can’t abandon her in the end. If I did, would you still want anything to do with me? So, to maintain the image I have in your eyes, I have to stay loyal to my girlfriend."

"Hmph, ’loyal’, my foot. Clearly, you have a girlfriend and yet you stayed over with Sister Sunny." Gina’s disdain was palpable.

James Brown suddenly felt exasperated. How did Gina find out about that? He didn’t believe Sunny Nguyen would have told her, so Gina must have guessed after seeing them leave together that day.

"Hmph, lost for words now? You men talk about loyalty to your girlfriends, but behind the scenes, it’s a different story."

"Yes, yes, I’m just that kind of shameless man, truly annoying to people."

"Uh-huh, as long as you’re aware of it."

"So, you should really dislike me then."

"Don’t even think about it. If your girlfriend can’t control you, just wait until you fall for me. I won’t let such things happen again."

James Brown abruptly ended the call. He really didn’t understand why Gina Lopez was being so persistent now.

But it wasn’t of much concern to James Brown, whether it was Gina Lopez or Emily Lopez. After all, the one he liked now was Emma Campbell, whom he wished to be with. No matter how persistent the Lopez sisters were, he wouldn’t leave Emma.

At this moment, Emma emerged from the bathroom, her face flush and dabbing her hair with a towel, her natural beauty shining through. Although she lacked Gina’s grandeur or Emily’s vivacity, this kind of purity was what James Brown cherished the most.

"Big Brother Brown, your turn to shower," said Emma shyly, then quickly turned and hurried into the bedroom.

James Brown’s heart stirred, and he quickly entered the bathroom, excited at the thought of soon sharing the bed with Emma.

He cleaned himself thoroughly, and when James Brown entered the bedroom, Emma wasn’t lying on her side this time but was lying flat on the bed. She watched as James Brown approached, her cheeks burning so red they seemed ready to bleed.

James Brown turned off the bedroom light as he lay down, using the ambient light to get into bed. He slid his arm beneath Emma’s neck, pulling her into his embrace.

Emma also turned and hugged James Brown, her body shaking slightly. James Brown couldn’t help but chuckle, "What’s wrong? So nervous?"

Emma whispered softly, "I... I’m not nervous, it’s just... just..."

"Just what?" James Brown looked down at Emma.

Emma, unable to meet James Brown’s gaze, buried her head in his chest and finally whispered in a barely audible voice, "I’m just afraid... of not doing well... of not making Big Brother Brown happy."

James Brown gently stroked Emma’s still slightly damp, smooth hair, speaking softly, "Silly girl, when two people are together, everything should come from the heart. You don’t need to try so hard just to please me."

Emma gave a soft "mm," then slowly lifted her head, her lips seeking his of their own accord.

James Brown immediately kissed Emma, but his actions were very gentle. He sometimes feared his actions might be too rough and hurt this innocent girl, always unconsciously being tender with her.

At that moment, Emma hastily let go of James Brown’s mouth, turned her head in a flurry, and pushed his hand away, her face flushed as she shyly said, "Big Brother Brown, not today."

James Brown was taken aback before he remembered what Emma had mentioned: that today was her time of the month. He withdrew his hand, slightly annoyed, and said, "I got carried away and forgot."

Emma looked at James Brown apologetically and said, "I’m really sorry."

James Brown couldn’t help but laugh and gently tapped Emma’s nose, saying affectionately, "Silly girl, what are you apologizing for? Isn’t it something every woman goes through for a few days each month?"

James Brown’s comforting gesture made Emma quite relaxed, and blushing, she said, "But it must be tough for Big Brother Brown." Having been so intimate with James Brown, Emma had already felt his reaction.

In the girls’ dormitory, her roommates were also well-versed in matters like adult films, which were definitely not the exclusive interest of boys. While girls might not be as obsessively engaged as boys, they would still watch it from time to time. Emma, however, was usually too embarrassed to watch it, and when her roommates wanted to watch, she would sneak away. But today, in order to be with James Brown, she had quickly reviewed over ten minutes of that kind of content on her computer before James Brown picked her up, gaining further understanding of the subject.

James Brown smiled and said, "I can bear with the discomfort."

Emma bit her lip and then whispered something into James Brown’s ear. This left James Brown stunned, followed by an expression of utter elation.