CHAPTER 12 - PAGES OF PAST
Xi Song's POV
"I promise her mom will protect her. I can't back off from it." Taking the file from his hands, I unopened it and started reading her details when something caught my eyes as I narrowed my eyes. Taking the phone, I dialed a number, not knowing if it still worked or not?
??: Hello?
Gasping, I stammered.
Me: You still use this number, Han Shuo.
Clearing his throat, he answered.
Han Shuo: It's my choice. What's the reason behind calling me?
Me: I want to meet you. It's related to Xingyue's case.
Han Shuo: Okay. I will send you the location.
Humming, I hung up the call as I looked down when he asked.
"What's wrong, Xi Song?" Staring at the ceiling, I answered. "Nothing is wrong. Take my shift for today. I have something to deal with."Taking my belongings, I left the place.Xingyue's POV
Leaning my forehead on the desk, I gazed down, thinking about my life. It seems like everything has gone against me. Was I wrong somewhere? Why was it happening to me? Life turned into a miserable road with no end. Closing my eyes, I recalled my memories with my dad.
*Flashback*
Catching my breath, I ran to my dad as he picked me up, rounding me in the air. "Paa! Why does this lake seem so empty?"
Holding me in his arms, he pointed towards the cloud as I glanced at them. "The lake is not empty, but do you know why it felt empty? Because it has lacked somewhere. Life is like this lake when more people enter. You will look filled, but you feel empty because no one is there with whom you can share your feelings." Patting my head, he added. "Always remember, Xingyue. In your life, you have to keep every step carefully. You have to understand not every drop of rain is good for you. Some are like a tsunami, which can destroy you too."*Flashback ends*
Was someone plotting against me? Someone who I knew but could never read the true face. Narrowing my eyes, I stood up as I was about to leave when Yuwei came to me. "Xingyue, are you going somewhere?" Gazing at her, I bowed to her as I smiled. "Yes, Ms. Zhang. I'm about to go." "Can you do me a favor? Can you buy some vinegar from SR mart near the main pool?" Nodding my head, I replied. "Sure, no problem. I will buy it for you."
Bowing to her, I took my leave as I went to the place.Author's POVKnocking on the table, Xi Song gazed at the man sitting opposite him as he gritted his teeth. "Let's not discuss our past, Han Shuo. I want you to tell me something about your employee Zhang Yuwei." Unwrapping his arms, he leaned inwards as he asked. "Zhang Yuwei? What's with her?"
Leaning back, Xi Song answered. "Xia Na told me that Yuwei dislikes Xingyue. When I took her details out, I found out she was our former mate who had a crush on me."Forcing a laugh, he asked. "So, are you saying that Yuwei did it to Xingyue because she found out about your engagement? Are you kidding me?"Pronouncing a sigh, he added. "Xi Song, I don't know if you are the reason for her revenge. But I think Zhang Yuwei is behind all of this."*Flashback*
Han Shuo' POV
Running down to the stairs, I jumped up from the staring, which stopped the person. It was a girl wearing a black pair of shirt and pants. Her face was covered with a mask, making it difficult for me to recognize her.
Stepping back, she clasped to the wall as I threatened her, glaring."WHO ARE YOU?"Gulping, she tried to escape as I stopped her.She was struggling in my arms when her mask came out as I glanced at her face. "Zhang Yuwei?" My arms got numb as she pushed me, running out of the building.*Flashback ends*
"I think we have to find the clip where the poison was getting mixed in his drink." "Han Shuo, keep an eye on her. I'm feeling like something is going to be wrong."
Xi Song's POV
After a short meeting with Han Shuo, I decided to come back to the hospital. But I didn't know why I felt like something was wrong. My inner soul asked me to call her and ask if she was okay or not?
Feeling desperate, I thought no longer as I took my phone out and dialed her number.Picking the call, she asked me in a low voice.Xingyue: What happened, Xi Song?
Creasing my brows, I asked.
Me: Why are you whispering? Where are you?
With a cracking voice, she replied as she gulped.
Xingyue: Xi Song, I'm feeling like someone is following me.
Pulling my brows together, I waited no longer as I asked her location.
Me: Send me your location. I'm coming to you. Don't be scared.
Keeping the call, I ran towards the car as I found her location.
Me: I'm coming, okay?
She hummed in her weeping voice as I started driving.
Coming out of my car, I ran nearer her location as I searched around for her. "XINGYUE!! XINGYUE!!"
Running around, I looked everywhere, only to be disappointed.Catching a breath, I went nearer to an old factory. As I gazed down, I saw two shadows that made me narrow my eyes as I lifted my chin, only to see a man holding a knife in his hand.Shifting my gaze, I spotted Xingyue, who stood opposite him, frowned.He took small steps to her as he showed the knife to her. "Sooner or later, you'll die, Miss Li."Stepping ahead, he grabbed the knife tightly as he was about to stab her.My knees got numb as I shouted with all my lungs out. "XINGYUE!!"CHAPTER 13 - Signal of love?Xingyue's POVWalking as fast as I could, I arrived at an alley where I saw no other way to escape. Shivering, I turned back as I heard a man laughing like a maniac.He covered his face with a black mask as his hands were holding a knife. Gulping hard, I stepped back as he moved closer to me. "Is he coming to kill me?" I assumed.Stepping back again, my back clasped with the wall as I sweated.Horrified, I shut my eyes when he was about to stab me with the knife.Squinting, I felt a touch as I peeked with my half-opened eyes.Glancing back, I saw Han Shuo murmuring in pain. "HAN SHUO!!"Holding him in my arms, I looked into his eyes as he was about to close his eyes. "Keep your eyes open, Han Shuo." Tears formed in my eyes when the man again moved to me. But out of nowhere, someone appeared as he kicked him, pushing him out of the way. Lifting my chin, I gazed at the ma
CHAPTER 14 - Past or present?Xingyue's POVWalking out of the kitchen, I went near the dining table as I glanced at my phone. My eyes widened as I choked in the air. "Li Yubing?"Squinting my eyes, I cleared my voice as I picked the call.Me: Hello, Yubing. Long time no call or text.Yubing: I'm sorry, Xing. I didn't take care of you well. I failed to be an ideal boyfriend. But I promise once I come back, all my attention will be on you.Gazing down, I pressed my lips, assuming. "I don't know, Yubing. Will I be waiting for you or not?"Taking a deep gasp, I replied to him.Me: Focus on your business. We'll talk once you come back, okay?Yubing: Deal, Xing. I love you.As he said those words, it frowned on my spot as I wiggled.Me: Hmm! I'm hanging now, bye.Hanging the call, I exhaled noisily through my pursed lips when he asked. "What's wrong? Is there something
CHAPTER 15 - Visiting his familyAuthor's POVThe next day shone brighter than yesterday. Taking a leave from the hospital, Xi Song went to meet his mom along with Xingyue. "What do you think? Why do they want to meet us?" Keeping his intense look on the face, he replied. "I don't know. She didn't tell me anything."Nodding her head, they walked inside the place, which seemed exceptionally royal. With her mouth partially opened, she turned her gaze around. "Wow! What a place? I felt like I'm in a castle." Sneering at her, he stepped ahead when his mom noticed them. Waving her hand in the air, she shouted. "XI SONG, XINGYUE!! My babies are back."Wincing on a sudden voice rise, she glanced at Xi Song as he directed her. "She's my mom." Placing a hand on her mouth, she quickly planted her lovely smile while bowing to her. "Good morning, Aunt."Pulling her into a hug, she replied. "Call me mom, dearie. Y
CHAPTER 16 - We still have a dealAuthor's POVAfter all, what they feared was going to happen. But the situation was now looking complicated. Where on the other hand, both wanted to refuse marriage. Something else seemed written in the fate. Was there a spark between the two hearts? Or was there something that kept them together?Hearing the news of their marriage, both their faces turned pale.Both were fighting in the battle of mind and heart. Concerned, Xingyue said. "Mom, isn't it too fast? I mean, we don't know each other till now."Passing her glares, her mom stood up, arguing with her. "You know each other enough. I'm doing it for your sake, Xingyue. You're already 24 years old. How long do you want to wait for him? Huh?"As her mom started shouting at her, it made the situation more embarrassing for her. "MOM, STOP IT," she yelled.Her mom's anger was on top of the next level
Chapter 17 - Untold feelings yet to discoverXia Na's POVWith my half-lidded eyes, I crossed my arms and asked. "Ling Xiao? What are you doing here?"Sliding his tongue near his inner cheek, he scoffed. "Shouldn't I ask this to you? You're standing in my home and asking me this."Narrowing my eyes, I confirmed with him. "Wait, do you live here too?"Rolling his eyes, he replied to me in his deep, husky voice. "Or else? Who do you think Mr. Ling will be?"Recalling his last surname, I slapped myself mentally. "Yeah, you're the owner of this large residence, Mr. Ling.""Don't call me the owner. It's from my dad. I never earn much to mark it mine." Taking a deep sigh, he walked nearer to the couch as I quietly followed him. "What do you mean? Your dad's residence is also yours."Scoffing at me, he took a seat as I sat beside him too. "Not until you understand Ling's family terms and conditions. They al
CHAPTER 18 - YES OR NO?Author's POVThe days were passing, and the wedding day was near. Whatever the occasion, the stress was clearly visible on Xingyue's face.Even though Xi Song was not happy with this marriage, there was a thing that slowly took away his feelings. As if he really wanted to tie himself with her. But why was he feeling like this? Was he looking at her from another point of view now? Was that bitterness gradually turning into sweet syrup?The moments they spent together had dissolved in his heart as if they were the same for years. Don't know why he felt as if he already knew Xingyue?But he knew that he was about to do something that he had absolutely no desire to do.But why was her unhappy face piercing his heart so much?Was this love? Or did he feel pity for her?Where there were thousands of happiness on one side, a distinct storm was departing in Xinyue's heart.
Chapter 19 - Vows to be togetherAuthor's POVFor a moment, everything stopped. As if the storm was making noise without a sound.Where on one side was her stubbornness, on the other hand, her mother's bitter words.She saw every path full of thorns. Her tears dried inside her eyes, not letting them come out.Her heart was aching, knowing she had to give up at this moment.The needle of time had arrived at the moment where the most significant answer of Xingyue's life was about to be heard.Holding flowers in her hands, she started moving towards the stage.There was visible grief on her face. Her hands were still shaking out of anxiety.All those present guests wanted to see them vowing to be together.Where everyone was celebrating, a man wearing a long white dress suddenly spoke, gaining their attention."Let's begin."All the time, Xingyue kept her head down, maybe hiding he
Chapter 20 - The first day after the marriageAuthor's POVTrembling, she picked her phone and dialed her best friend's number.??: Hello? Xingyue?Hearing her voice, she cried over again as her voice cracked in between.Xingyue: Xia Na...Her sobbing voice made Xia Na concerned as she asked non-stop.Xia Na: Xingyue? What happened, darling? Why are you crying?Lifting her chin, she wiped her tears.Xingyue: I'm missing you.Xia Na: Xing, do you want me to come there? Please, don't cry.Xingyue: No, Xia. I'm okay. I need someone to talk to, so I called you.Xia Na: Anytime, darling. Let's talk tomorrow, okay?Humming, she hung up the call as her head rested against the wall.As the cold weather increased, Xing's whole body started shivering. She just kept sobbing while lowering her head. And when she fell asleep, no one knew.........