A figure dressed in white entered the room.
The movements were slow and measured. As a result, the figure had a fragrance that differed from the smell of laundry soap and disinfectant, which could be smelled throughout the hospital.
She approached the bed with a circumspect step and, after glancing at the sleeping patient hidden by the immaculate sheet, drew a syringe filled with a colorless liquid from his pocket.
Very calmly, so as not to wake the patient, she took the drip thread, which was sticking out from under the covers. Then she inserted the thin needle, letting the transparent liquid flow slowly and inexorably towards the perforated vein.
Once the injection was complete, she put the syringe away and gently placed the drip back in its original position.
An evil chuckle escaped the figure's crimson lips before she turned on her heel to leave the room.
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A month later... "Mom! Why did you do that?" Adam's disdainful wail echoed in the small bathroom of the hospital room. "Love, you looked like a bum. So I had to fix you up." "Yeah, but not like that!" The boy complained again to his mother. Then, he held a small mirror in his hands and looked at his completely bearded face with disgust. "I look like a student like that." He whined. "What's going on in here?" Chun Chu's good-natured voice came from the door of the room. "Hello, Dad. Can you tell your grandson that he's fine like this?" Said Hui Ying in exasperation. "Chun Chu, seriously, am I okay?" Adam cast a pleading look towards his grandfather. By now, the shadows of the past were dissipating. Chun Chu had become a fixed presence in their lives, especially Adam's. Although he and his siblings were not yet fully accustomed to this new adult figure at their side, there was no doubt that, on both sides,
Four years later... In the semi-darkness of the room, a cadenced sound of bodies coming together could be heard. The two figures clinging to the bed were teasing and tormenting each other with impressive skill. The moans of pleasure they both let out with each new thrust filled the walls of the room like a hymn to passion. The soft blond waves were scattered on the pillow, forming almost a golden areola around the young man's face. A heavenly sight, especially after a long week apart. "Say it!" The succession of thrusts became more and more inflamed. A light coating of sweat covered the golden skin of the body above him. "Say it!" One more thrust, deeper. His body was overcome with enjoyment; he was in the throes of shivers of pleasure from that powerful, rough movement inside him. The calloused hand wrapped greedily around his erect member, subjugating him in its jerking grip. "Say it! Or I'll s
"Jiejie, have you seen George?" Claire turned to answer Margaret coming towards her. "No, why?" She asked her. "I asked him to take care of Matthew so that I could finish getting ready," Margaret explained to her, cradling the newest addition to the family in her arms. "Maybe he went to William's to finish the preparations for the ceremony. You know he still cares about these things, even though he doesn't do them anymore." "Um...He wasn't at William's. Someone else was there instead." Her friend and sister-in-law reported evasively, turning red like a pepper. Claire rolled her eyes, already assuming who was in William's room. "Was Wĕi Qí there by any chance?" She asked, with a slightly threatening tone in her voice. But before Margaret could answer, they saw George appear at the end of the corridor. "Darling, I'm sorry. I went to see something with William and Wĕi Qí." Said his brother, taking his little boy in his arm
A light autumn rain was falling on the blanket of yellowed leaves that covered the sidewalk. The evening was advancing, and, with it, small groups of people crowded the neighborhood's streets. Some were hurrying for last shopping, some were rushing to the nearest subway, and others to the pubs. Adam was trying to navigate his way through this whirlwind of voices and hurried footsteps. He had just received some disturbing news, and the disorientation it caused was affecting his progress through the crowd. The long-awaited promotion had finally arrived, and he would be moving from simple editorial work to work in the field. But, unfortunately, this new assignment would take him away from his beloved city. That morning he had made a remarkable effort to keep his cool after finding out where he would be working when the boss told him of his destination. Instead, his attention had been drawn solely to one word. Beijing He would be working i
The three weeks flew by. Adam had spent the last few days of his stay in London sorting out the last few things before his departure. First, he had sent some of his belongings to the apartment he would be living in the Shuangjing district. The colleague he would be replacing had been kind enough to provide him with a list of things the flat had, so it had been easier for him to sort out what to bring and leave behind. In addition, Claire, his younger sister, had promised him that she would take care of the house in his absence, so he had one less thing to worry about. Next, he had taken care of booking his plane ticket and picking up the certificates he needed to work in China. Luckily, the boss had lightened his workload a little, so he could get everything done before the move. That morning he had packed the last of his things and was now ready to enjoy his final evening before leaving the next day. The night before, he had said goodbye to his frien
Needless to say, dating between the two was immediately forbidden by the influential Ming family. One of the most eminent families in China, they could not afford such a scandal. Even the thought that their eldest daughter had fallen in love with a black embassy employee was a source of shame for the entire family. Yet, despite the prohibitions and restrictions, the two lovers had found it difficult to stay away from each other; with a thousand subterfuge, they had managed to see each other. Finally, not even a month after their first meeting, the two decided to get married. As the wife of an English government official, Hui Ying had acquired the right to leave the country with her husband without incurring any repercussions, and so they did. Thirty years and three children later, they were still as much in love as the first day. The Carter family took advantage of every moment, each dish accompanied by an update on each member of the family: George would soon be tak
To say he was exhausted was an understatement. A sleepless night, eighteen hours of travel and the time zone change had liquefied him. When he landed in Beijing, he was literally a shadow of his former self. All he wanted was a warm bath and the comfort of a soft mattress. Perhaps he would even allow himself a frugal meal in between. With the last strengths, Adam headed off to complete the paperwork for entry and dragged himself to retrieve his luggage. Despite the late hour, the airport was packed with people, so he found it challenging to find a free taxi. He was far too tired to go in search of public transport, but the long wait for a free car was taking away the last bits of lucidity. Due to the tiredness and the bedlam, he was on the verge of a severe migraine. He massaged his temples to relieve the slight pain drumming in his head. With his head bowed, he did not notice a black luxury car that had pulled up alongside the pavement where
He would have to buy a few more furnishings and ornaments to make it more pleasant to live in. After placing all his belongings, he made a list for immediate purchases. Food shopping came first. Shuangjing was a residential neighborhood in Chaoyang District. It was located just a few minutes away from the Beijing Cbd (Nda. Beijing Central Business District), where the editorial office where he would be working was also located. It was a lively area, full of supermarkets and western-style restaurants. Moreover, its population included many ex-pats like himself. So he would fit right in, he thought. Given the proximity of the shops he needed, it didn't take him long to finish his errands. He still had most of the afternoon to spare. Since he already knew the city, he didn't need to visit it, so he decided to go to the newsroom to test the waters before the official start the next day. Taking advantage of the beautiful autumn day, he decided to go for a