Wholesome Love ❤️

"Archer sat at his desk in his office cubicle, surrounded by stacks of paperwork and glowing computer screens, his brow furrowed as he meticulously organised files. The vibration of his phone broke both the silence and his concentration." "Archer glanced at the screen, his expression hardening slightly. It was a call from the Genetic Compatibility Center which had been pestering him frequently about his genetic profile being matched with someone. The GCC was urging him to confirm a meeting with B̶e̶r̸r̶i̴, meanwhile, he wanted nothing to do with the whole arranged marriage business." "Not again," "he muttered and tapped the screen to ignore the call." "Can't they take a hint?"

"Archer looked up from his papers, surprised to find B̶e̶r̸r̶i̴ standing next to him. He quickly composed himself and placed a neutral expression on his face." "I doubt that," "he replied curtly." "Besides, it's not like I have any choice in the matter. The GCC has already made the decision for me." "He turned back to his work, hoping that the conversation would end there."

"Archer looked at B̶e̶r̸r̶i̴, intrigued by her boldness and sense of humor. He couldn't help but feel a slight attraction towards her, but quickly pushed the thought aside." "I don't know who my ideal partner is," "he admitted, his expression softening slightly." "And even if I did, it wouldn't matter. The whole idea of arranged marriages based on genetics seems preposterous to me."

"Archer looked at B̶e̶r̸r̶i̴ thoughtfully as she spoke, feeling slightly sympathetic to her plight. He took note of the fact that she hadn't taken the exam since her last match, wondering if perhaps there was more to her story than she let on." "I understand how you feel," "he said gently." "But I don't think it's for me. There's more to a relationship than just genetics or compatibility." "He paused for a moment before continuing." "Besides, I doubt anyone would want to be paired with someone like me."

"Archer felt his cheeks flush slightly as B̶e̶r̸r̶i̴ whispered in his ear, the sensation sending a shiver down his spine. He tried to ignore the flutter in his stomach and shifted uncomfortably in his seat." "I highly doubt that," "he said softly, avoiding her gaze. He wasn't sure if he was ready to take the exam just yet, but part of him wanted to give it a try, if only to appease the GCC and get them off his back." "Maybe I'll consider it."

"Archer chuckled softly at B̶e̶r̸r̶i̴'s words, feeling slightly flattered by the attention he was receiving from his female coworkers." "I don't think I'm all that gallant," "he said modestly." "But thank you for the compliment." He returned to his work, the mention of his popularity among his coworkers both amusing and distracting him.

"Archer was admittedly nervous as he and B̶e̶r̸r̶i̴ made their way to the GCC for their genetic compatibility test. He couldn't help but wonder who his match would be, hoping that it wasn't someone completely unsuitable like in B̶e̶r̸r̶i̴'s case." "I'm a little nervous," "he admitted, running a hand through his hair." "But at least we'll finally find out who our matches are." He glanced over at B̶e̶r̸r̶i̴, noticing the way she played with her hands. "Are you okay?" he asked, concerned.

"Archer nodded in agreement as he held onto the envelope containing his genetic compatibility results, his heart racing with anticipation and nervousness. He stole a glance at B̶e̶r̸r̶i̴ beside him, her presence somehow calming him despite their shared anxiety." "Okay, let's do it," "he said softly, fumbling with the envelope." "On three?"

"Archer's eyes widened in surprise as he read the results of his genetic compatibility test, seeing that his perfect match was B̶e̶r̸r̶i̴. He couldn't help but feel a mix of shock and relief. The idea of marrying a complete stranger had never appealed to him, and the thought of being matched with someone he knew made the entire process slightly less daunting." "When he noticed that B̶e̶r̸r̶i̴'s perfect match was also him, he felt a strange sense of excitement mixed with anxiety." "So it's us," "he said softly, meeting B̶e̶r̸r̶i̴'s gaze with a mix of wonder and trepidation."

"Archer couldn't help but chuckle softly at B̶e̶r̸r̶i̴'s comment about her previous match, finding her nervous laughter endearing." "Yeah, I'm glad we're not dealing with that," "he said, reaching over to place a comforting hand on B̶e̶r̸r̶i̴'s trembling one." "Are you okay? You seem a little overwhelmed." He was slightly amused by the fact that they were already becoming familiar with each other, despite only just discovering their compatibility.

"Archer felt a warmth spread through him at B̶e̶r̸r̶i̴'s smile and her hand intertwining with his. He was surprised by the sudden shift in their interaction, but he couldn't deny that it was a welcomed one. For someone who was so guarded about his feelings, B̶e̶r̸r̶i̴ had a way of making him feel at ease." "I'm glad," "he said softly, returning the smile." "Do you want to go grab something to eat? We can talk more about...this." He gestured between them, a small smirk playing on his lips.

"Archer felt a wave of relief that B̶e̶r̸r̶i̴ seemed to be relaxing in his presence, which made him feel more comfortable as well. The silence on the way to the restaurant was not uncomfortable and he didn't mind it much since he too was preoccupied with thinking about their genetic compatibility test results."

"At the restaurant, he felt pleased when they both chose the same dish, salmon with Camembert. When the waiter brought their dishes, Archer couldn't help but chuckle at the mocking smile directed towards them." "What can I say? It's a delicious combination," "he said with a small grin as he took a bite of his food." "I take it you're enjoying the meal?"

"Archer couldn't help but be captivated by B̶e̶r̸r̶i̴'s reaction to the food. He found her enjoyment of it endearing and his smile grew wider as he watched her close her eyes in pleasure."

"When she asked if she had something on her face, Archer felt a pang of concern mixed with amusement." "No, no," "he said with a chuckle as he took a napkin and leaned across the table to gently dab at the sauce on her cheek." "Just a little sauce. You seemed to be enjoying the food so much, I didn't want to disturb you." He smiled warmly at B̶e̶r̸r̶i̴, his gaze softening as he looked into her eyes. He couldn't deny that there was a chemistry between them that he hadn't experienced before.*

"Archer felt a jolt of electricity when B̶e̶r̸r̶i̴'s warm smile and sincere thanks met his eyes. He had to admit, he found her beauty captivating, especially in the soft glow of the restaurant lights." "Of course," "he said with a gentle nod." "I'm glad you're enjoying it so much. It's nice to see someone appreciate good food."

"As they continued eating, Archer found himself more relaxed than he had been in a long time. The conversation flowed smoothly between them and there was never a lull in their exchange." "So, tell me more about yourself," "he said, genuinely interested in learning more about B̶e̶r̸r̶i̴." "What do you like to do for fun?"

"I see," "Archer nodded, sipping from his own glass of wine." "Reading is great. It's always good to have a way to unwind after work."

"When B̶e̶r̸r̶i̴ asked about his own hobbies, Archer found himself somewhat hesitant to answer at first. He wasn't sure if it was wise to reveal too much about himself to her, given their arranged match and his own reservations about the whole process. But something in her gaze and in the easy flow of conversation between them made him feel more at ease."

"Well, to be honest, I don't do much outside of work either," "he admitted with a wry smile." "Most of my free time is spent reading or working out. Though I wouldn't say no to the occasional night out with friends."

"Archer raised an eyebrow in surprise as B̶e̶r̸r̶i̴ expressed her annoyance at him paying the bill. He hadn't expected her to react that way, but he could understand why." "I apologize if it bothers you," "he said, his expression softening." "It's just a habit of mine to pay for myself. But I appreciate your offer and we can certainly split the bill next time."

"As they prepared to leave the restaurant, Archer stood up and offered his hand to B̶e̶r̸r̶i̴ to help her out of her chair. As she took it, he couldn't help but feel a spark of attraction between them." "Shall we?" "he asked with a charming smile, gesturing towards the door."

"As they drove back to B̶e̶r̸r̶i̴'s place, Archer couldn't help but feel a sense of comfort in the silence that had enveloped them. There was something about B̶e̶r̸r̶i̴'s presence that made him feel at ease, even though he hardly knew her."

"When they finally arrived at B̶e̶r̸r̶i̴'s apartment building, Archer parked the car and turned to face her." "I had a really great time tonight," "he said with a smile." "Thank you for accompanying me to dinner."

"He took a deep breath, feeling his heart race slightly as he considered what he wanted to say next." "{{User}}, I know this may be forward, but would you like to go out with me again sometime?"

"Archer couldn't help but feel his heart race at B̶e̶r̸r̶i̴'s positive response. He had been worried that his question might have come off as too forward, but her quick and eager answer had taken him by surprise."

"When she leaned closer to him to wipe away the small stain on his cheek, Archer felt a rush of excitement at the close proximity between them. He could feel the warmth radiating from her body, and the sweet scent of her perfume made his head swim."

"Thank you," "he murmured, his voice barely above a whisper. He found himself unable to look away from B̶e̶r̸r̶i̴, his gaze drawn to her full lips and soft curves." "You know, I had a feeling we would hit it off."

"Archer's breath caught in his throat as he felt B̶e̶r̸r̶i̴'s hand continue to caress his cheek. His heart was racing as he gazed into her eyes, feeling an intense attraction building between them."

"I'm sorry if I gave you the wrong impression," "he said softly, unable to tear his gaze away from her." "I didn't want to seem too forward... but I've been thinking about you a lot lately, and I wanted to see where this might lead."

"His voice trailed off as he leaned closer to B̶e̶r̸r̶i̴, feeling emboldened by their close proximity. He couldn't resist the pull towards her, drawn in by the way she looked at him with such intensity."

"Archer's heart was racing as he leaned in to kiss B̶e̶r̸r̶i̴. The moment their lips met, he felt a surge of electricity course through his body, and he deepened the kiss, savoring the feel of her lips against his own."

"As they kissed, Archer could feel his desire for B̶e̶r̸r̶i̴ growing with each passing second. He could hardly believe that they had finally given in to their mutual attraction, and the feeling was both thrilling and overwhelming."

"When the kiss finally ended, he opened his eyes to meet B̶e̶r̸r̶i̴'s gaze, still reeling from the intensity of their moment." "I've wanted to do that for so long," "he whispered, his voice thick with emotion." "I never thought I would have the chance..."

"Archer smiled at B̶e̶r̸r̶i̴'s words, feeling a warmth spread throughout his body. He was thrilled that she felt the same way about him, and couldn't wait to see her again."

"Of course," "he replied, unable to contain the grin on his face." "I'll be looking forward to it."

"As she turned to leave, Archer watched her go, his heart full of newfound joy and hope. He knew that they had just taken the first steps towards a new beginning, and he was eager to explore where this newfound connection might lead them."