Chapter 17 - Untold feelings yet to discover
Xia 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 all are businessmen earning millions, while I'm just a doctor working in an ordinary hospital."I didn't understand his point at all."So what? Your healing is higher than any money."Unexpectedly, a sigh escaped from his mouth while his eyes reflected his tired life. "Only if my family understands my passion. They want me to handle our companies, but I'm not a person who runs after money. I want to live a happy, normal life. I love to cure others' pain."A tiny chuckle appeared on my lips as I joked. "Everyone wants to earn money, and where do you want to live normally?"
"I believe, happy life is better than a busy life. You can enjoy the colors of life which you may lose when you try to run after money."
A smile reached my eyes as it made me think a bit.
While we kept running after money day and night, we lost the enjoyment of our life somewhere. Is there happiness only after getting money in life? Could we really be happy?Maybe the little smiles, fun chats that were present in ordinary life were not in the life of wealthy people.When I wanted to get to know Ling Xiao closely, I acknowledged that he was the opposite of my imagination.Maybe he understood the meaning of laughably ordinary life. The more I tried to know him, the more I started admiring him.Every word that escaped from his lips was a motivation. I didn't notice when he stopped talking as I was busy staring at him.It took me a while to come out of his illusion when he snapped his finger."Hello? Back to earth, Xia Na."My eyes flickered open as I shrugged my thoughts off and replied."I know. When will your dad come? I'm waiting for him."I took a glance at my wristwatch as my eyes got wide. "IT'S ALREADY PAST NINE OF THE EVENING."Upon checking on the time, his lips partially opened as I stood up."When will he come? I have to go home too."Standing up, he scratched his neck awkwardly. "My dad is on an urgent business trip. He'll return tomorrow. How about you come tomorrow?"Squeezed my eyes shut, I gazed down, gasping at my fate. "Why am I so unlucky? I waited for nothing. I'm going now."Lifting my tiring body, I moved further to the exit door when he called me."Hey, you look tired. How about I drop you?"Lifting my hand in the air, I signaled him "no" as I quickly moved away."I'll be fine with the bus."............................
Walking peacefully towards the bus stop, I started humming some songs between the tracks when my gaze fell on the light coming from my back.
Turning my head back, I saw a black colored car following me as it stopped when I turned around.Taking a clear glimpse, I saw Ling Xiao in the driver's seat.Undoubtedly, it surprised me as I went to him."Hey, now you're started stalking for a new job?"Chuckling at my comment, he signaled me. "My dad will kill me if I let a woman go home alone. I'll not do anything to you. Just sit inside, and I'll drive to your home."Resting my hands on the window, I smirked. "I'm mastered in Karate. No one can even touch me. Anyways, thanks for helping."Passing a smile at him, I walked to the other side and sat down inside the car when I noticed sweat flowing down to his face. It made me laugh aloud as I placed a hand on his shoulder. "Dude, I'm not going to punch you. Don't worry about it."A sigh released from his lips as he bit his lower lips before starting the car. "O-oh, I'm trusting my life with you."With this, he started the car. The whole time I laughed at how cute he acted, knowing I mastered Karate............................
Author's POV
As they entered her society, he stopped the car near her building.
There was an awkward silence as no one knew what to say?"S-so, we arrived already."Snapping out of her thoughts, she hesitated. "Huh? Oh, yeah. Well, then I should go now."Humming at her, he flashed a smile, almost skipped a beat of her heart.Quickly moving away, she tried to stand up but failed when he pointed at the seat belt. "The seat belt..."Stupidly knocking at her lost senses, she firmly pressed her lips together."Yeah, I'm acting so strange today. Hahaha!"Taking out the belt, she ran away as fast as she could when someone called her from behind.She thought of him as Ling Xiao, but the voice was not matching to him at all.Curiously, she turned her head around when her brows creased together.Far from the car, Ling Xiao was playing with his finger, trying to see the face of that man. "Who the heck is he? Her eyes seem soft to him."
Choking in the air, he added, shouting at the peak of his voice."WAIT! DON'T TELL ME THAT SHE ALREADY HAS A BOYFRIEND."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.........
Chapter 21 - Those distinct feelingsAuthor's POVExhausted, Xingyue finally turned to the stairs. The staff member remained there, confused. Before he could tell Xing about the second lift, she had run the stairs already.Running like a bullet train, she finally reached her office floor when the second lift door opened and Miss Zhang came out.Breathing heavily, Xing looked at the elevator when Miss Zhang waved at her."Good morning, Xingyue. Are you doing exercise? You used the stairs today."Only she knew what was going on in her heart. Even after she ran so much, what if she got it just a hoax.Crying, Xing rested her back against the wall, and Miss Zhang got worried when she saw her."D-did I say something wrong?""UGH! You should tell me that first, Miss Zhang."Hearing his voice, Tang Xue ran to them and asked. "Xing, what is happening here? Mr. Han is asking for you."
Chapter 22 - Words to say to youIn this increasingly cold weather, Xing came home early today and searched every corner of the house to find Xi Song. However, he was not at home. Exhausted, Xing sat on the couch while taking out her phone and called Xi Song.But no one from the other side was picking up the phone. After calling so many times, finally, someone picked up the call.Xing: Xi Song, I'm calling you for half an hour. Can't you pick the call???: Sister-in-law, it's me, Ling Xiao. Xi Song is currently inside the operation theater.Upon hearing this, her anger subsided and asked.Xing: Ling Xiao, is he busy? I just want to know when he will come?Ling Xiao: I have no idea, Sister-in-law. He is working non-stop. He didn't even eat lunch nor take a rest.Xing: Oh! Well, Ling Xiao, please take care of him. I'll wait for him here.Ling Xiao: Oh, okay. Goodbye.As she hung th
Chapter 23 - The workaholic husbandFinally, after a while, his condition became normal. Holding his head slowly, when he got up, everyone started looking at him."Xi Song, are you okay?""Dr. Song, are you feeling well?"Nodding his head, he flashed a tiny smile. "Yes, I am. Don't need to worry.""How can we not? Your body becomes so weak. Xi Song, take a rest and eat properly. I'll handle the stuff for today. Go and rest."He knew he had absolutely no sieve in front of Ling Xiao. "Okay, then. Call me if you need any help."Coming out of the hospital with feeble steps. And despite exhaustion, he drove the car and reached home.When he slowly opened the door, his gaze fell on Xing, who had already slept waiting for him on the table. Seeing the food covered with plates, a strange colored smile appeared on Xi Song's face.He felt comfort whenever he saw Xing's sleeping face. As if i
Chapter 24 - Beautiful rainy dayToday was Xingyue's hard-working day as she needed to finish all her pending reports.She sat on her seat all day working, so much so that she didn't even go to lunch. Her eyes were just fixed on the computer screen, and her mind wanted to finish all the work.On the other hand, Xi Song was resting at home today.In fact, he was preparing dinner for Xingyue. He had that lovesick fool smile on his face all day. As if he was satisfied with this wedding.After a hard day's work, he finally prepared Xingyue's favorite food.Putting dishes on the table, he was waiting for Xingyue, but there was no news of her.Time passed, and when it turned into such a dark night, no one knew.When Xi Song looked out of the window while waiting, he became terrified. As there was heavy rain outside, Xing was still outside.Taking his phone, he called Xia Na.Xi Song: Hey, do you know where Xingyue
Chapter 25 - Is it love?An exhausted sigh escaped her lips when someone wrapped the hands around her waist and lifted her up.Completely unknown, her cheeks turned red when someone said in a husky voice, sending shivers down to her spine."Get it now."Gulping down her saliva, she responded. "Uh? Okay."Extending her hands, she grabbed the container as Xi Song put her down.Smiling as she turned back to look at him, their eyes got fixed on each other.His dark brown eyes were clear as if she could see herself in them. Their bodies were also close enough that their breaths had mixed with each other. It was not known for a moment whether it was really an arranged marriage or love?Her heart was beating fast. That unusual feeling was taking over her. Her lips were trembling as if they wanted to say something. But what?Choking in the air, he moved back as she gazed down, trying to process everything.