CHAPTER 15 - Visiting his family
Author'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. You are already my daughter-in-law." Taking a glance at her, she was amazed by her beauty. "You're beautiful, just like my best friend. Jianjian, your daughter is so gorgeous."Chuckling at her, a lady walked to them while Xingyue widened her eyes, screaming. "MOM??""Who else can it be? We invited you both to tell you something." Signing with her hands, his mom pulled them inside. "First, come inside. My babies visited me after such a long period. Xi Song, you become weak."Keeping his gaze low, he responded. "Mom, it's only you who think like that. I'm well enough.""The lunch is almost ready, babies. Xi Song, how about you give Xingyue a tour of our home?" Slightly nodding his head in agreement, he directed her as she followed................
Walking upstairs, she looked around, impressed by their style of living.
"Dr. Song, your home is so luxurious. I wonder if your girlfriend ever visited here." Wincing at his place, he stopped while she bumped on his back. "What's wrong?" With an intense look on his face, he turned around. "Don't ever talk to me about my girlfriend." With a shot glare, he moved away while she stood there, flickering her eyes, trying to process his words. "Did I say something wrong?".................
Xingyue's POV
Walking back to the kitchen, I saw my mom and Aunt gossiping while giggling all over. Stepping forward, I sat beside them when his mom asked. "What happened, Xingyue? Is the tour over?"
Nodding my head slightly, I asked. "Aunt, can I ask something?"Humming to me, she held my hands. "Ask whatever you want to know."Pausing on my breath, I finally let it out. "Did Xi Song have any girlfriend before? Or someone he loves a lot?"Shifting her to the ground, she gasped. "Xi Song had a childhood crush who he loved a lot. But after his dad got a promotion, we shifted to the USA. He felt empty inside because he left her alone. Also, after returning to China, he had a girlfriend who left him here alone."Gripping my hand tight, she pleaded. "Xi Song is a sincere, caring kid. But he faced a lot of sorrow in his love life. Xingyue, please, never leave him alone. It's my only request to you."................
Xi Song's POV
Sitting beside my balcony, I stared at her picture. It almost got yellowish, dusty, but the memories are alive inside it. My heart pierced, remembering her sobs while I left her back then. "Winter bear, I'm sorry for being with you. Please, come back. I need you."Lowering my head, I shed my tears over her picture when I heard some footsteps. Wincing, I quickly hid her photograph as I wiped my tears. Turning my head back, I met Xingyue's worried face, who was almost about to cry. With a trembled chin, I stood up when she came to me. "I-I'm sorry for being an understandable person. I--"Cutting her words off, I pulled her into a hug. "Let me hold you for a minute, and I'll forgive you, okay?"Tugging on my arm, she hummed as I giggled, rubbing her back."I love her a lot, but I lost her too. Childhood love is endless. You may get along with someone but couldn't forget about them."Nodding her head, she agreed. "I also have a person who I love the most. He left me all alone. After him, I got a lot of friends, guys who want to look after me. But there was something in my heart that didn't let me be with anyone. Maybe my feelings for him want me to wait for him a little more." Breaking the hug, I stared at her moist eyes as she added."But I have my boyfriend who takes care of me. He has been with me since childhood. We three were best friends. I know he is with me only to take care of me. He doesn't have feelings for me, nor I have.""Life is full of mystery, Xingyue. You can't tell if you ever meet him or not?".................
Author's POV
Wrapping the design cover, his mom held another item. "What do you think about this diamond one? It will look adorable on our baby, right?"
Nodding her head, her mom held another piece. "This ring looks more beautiful for Xi Song. What do you think?"Humming, she chuckled when they came into the hall."Mom, what are you doing?" asked Xi Song.Curling a smile all over her face, she showed him. "Look, Xi Song. Isn't this piece beautiful?"Taking a glance at it, he hummed. "It's beautiful. Mom, you still haven't told us. Why did you invite us here?"Pausing for a while, his mom stared at her mom. "We asked you out for an important message."With a puzzled look on their face, they waited for them to continue."Xi Song, Xingyue. We did all the preparations behind your back. We set everything for your wedding. It's settled next week."Upon hearing it, both choked in the air as their eyes got wide. "WHAT?"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.........
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