Stella breathed a massive sigh of relief in the car. "I told you, they were quite excited to see you." Mou gave a smile as he continued to drive.
"Mmm." They had talked about meeting Mou's grandparents a few times, once Mou suggested to tell them her real identity. Stella was a little apprehensive, it wasn't well known that a new matriarch of the Bei family was in control. And the fact her mother was still alive bothered her tremendously...
But then Mou mentioned something, he had heard some tales growing up from his grandmother about the Bei family. Apparently both she and the old matriarch were good friends growing up. But after Stella's grandmother took her place, they lost contact and only talked sporadically.
But during one of those talks, they apparently made a secret marriage proposal to each other. The recipients? A young Mou, and a newly born Stella.
Of course, the Bei family was put in an awkward position many times when Stella's mother was trying to take away power. So much so that Zina Bei, decided to send away Stella...
But that's a story for another time. All Stella knew was that both of their families were acquainted, so saying her identity was the best choice.
'Thank god they liked me, I hadn't felt so nervous in my life!' Stella could read people exceptionally well. So seeing their pure smiles and pleasant surprise. It made her relax considerably.
"Come on sugar, come out of lala land." Mou teased as he pinched Stella's hand.
"Ow." Stella moaned, but then she realized that they had arrived.
Mou chuckled as he undid Stella's seatbelt. "Come on, imagine the depressing scene inside, that won't do." Mou opened the door. As they prepared the plan they agreed upon...
.........
"My muse! Ahhhh, ah , uuu. Why must you leave us my muse!?" Inside the private room, only one person's crying voice rang out.
Hill lost all motivation for his passion when he heard Stella was in a coma. Stella was his inspiration for everything, male and female clothes were based on her. So the fans of Designer Hill were getting upset that he hadn't produced anything in almost eight months!
But he couldn't help it, he was blocked mentally, his inspiration was dried up. Only leaving a drunkard and a killer behind...
"Shut up! Stop crying!." Vi glared at the man, she was sick and tired of being reminded that her Miss was no longer with them...
"I heard that you picked up some information Tia?" Blair asked, as his eyes gleamed dangerously.
Tia smashed the glass down onto the table. "Yeah, it was her." Tia raged, she knew the problems lay with Stella's mother...
The room was quiet. Until the door opened slowly.
"Bro? Why are you here?" Cerim slurred with surprise. He hadn't seen Mou leave the mansion in six months...
Mou gave a cold glancing look at Cerim. It shut him up immediately as he went back to his drink.
Emily sat in the corner as tears fell from her eyes. She knew that Stella and Mou were both in love with each other... And now they may never see it again.
"Hey sis, don't cry." Nio comforted his sister, but he was also upset. His friend was clearly hurt by the loss of Stella. This was the first time he had left the mansion in half a year!
But upon looking at Mou... "Hey Mou, did something good happen?" Nio asked, hoping for some good news.
Mou kept a shallow smile on his face, unless Mou went crazy, the only reason he would smile was because of Stella.
"Mmm, I got a girlfriend." Mou sat down to join them.
"..." The room, was stunned into silence.
Di was inflamed with anger. She stood up and went over to grab Mou's collar. "Oi bastard! What was this all about that you love our Miss huh!? Did you just say you got a girlfriend? I vow right now! Your head will roll if that is the truth!" Di saw red. How dare the bastard say he got a girlfriend when her Miss was in a coma! Was he asking for death?
This earned explosive glares from all of Stella's subordinates, even Andy who was silently playing along with the show...
Mou made eye contact with Blair, a man he thought was someone to not be trusted. He found out he was actually someone under Stella for a few years. He took the blame when Stella wished to 'treat' some females that were under her mother's control and against her. Mou then learned to appreciate Blair's skills in business, he didn't know that Stella taught him everything he knew, but he respects Blair never the less.
"Stand down Di." The door opened, to another voice.
Di froze as she immediately let go of Mou. She looked over and tears filled her eyes.
"M-Miss." Tia was the first to speak, as she stood up and felt her legs shaking.
"Like I said, I've got myself a girlfriend." Mou repeated his words, except this time his tone was much warmer. Maybe this surprise was a little too much...
Cerim immediately put down his drink and slapped himself in the face. He actually thought his brother had moved on so quickly for a second, he deserved punishment...
Blair immediately knelt down in front of Stella. "M-Miss, excuse me for taking temporary control of the Bei family. I will accept any punishment." Blair shook, not from fear. But he was so happy, he felt so much pressure without the presence of his boss... It was too much for him.
"Stella... Thank god." Emily stood up and hugged Stella with everything she had. With Stella being almost 10cm taller, it looked like she was hugging an older sister.
"Haaa, no need to apologize. Thanks to you, I realized many things. You made me want to live again." Stella whispered in Emily's ear.
What she said was true, without Emily clearing up her feelings, she would have never wanted to live.
Emily cried, so did all of Stella's subordinates. Cerim did, Nio, Chris Eun kept his tears at bay but drank some more.
It was a happy reunion, the night that started off depressing for them all. Was full of smiles at the end.
.........
Stella walked out of the bar at midnight. She decided to leave first as she needed to get work done in the morning. Alongside her, Mou held her hand.
In the winter night, both of their breaths could be seen. Mou was slightly drunk, while Stella was adjusting to drinking so much.
"Could you bring me back to the villa please?" Stella lightly requested, she didn't want to sleep in that apartment again.
Mou chuckled, "Of course sugar..." He wanted to ask if she wanted a separate room, but he bit his tongue, 'Patience is a virtue.' he reminded himself as he opened the door for Stella.
...........
Butler Tao completed his job for the night and sighed. "Alright, you are all dismissed." He let the maids leave for the day.
Butler Tao stood outside the villa and seemed lost. Mou hadn't come to the villa since his accident. Butler Tao was old enough and smart enough to realize that the accident must have involved Stella. Since he was told Mou was okay by his older brother in the main mansion.
So that left Stella, his Master must have been so forlorn that he left himself to mourn for her. Of course, old Butler Tao wished he was wrong. But after not seeing him or being in any contact with his Master for almost eight months, he just wished for any news at this point.
That was when Butler Tao spotted a car driving closer and closer to the villa. It was a black Rolls Royce... Butler Tao narrowed his eyes as a cold aura swept through. Until he saw the number plate on the back...
'Master...' He immediately started to shake. Was Mou okay? He was coming back to his villa!
Butler Tao made sure everything was in place, until he opened the gate and waited for Mou.
*Sigh* "You should have said if you were tired." Mou sighed as his 'complaint' was null and void as his smiling face gave him away.
He picked up Stella as he put her head close to his shoulder. Just like how she slept before. He walked over to the gate, as he saw the figure of Butler Tao.
"M-Master..." Butler Tao was overwhelmed. His Master was smiling! And that figure in his arms... No. Way!
"Prepare some watermelon in the morning, make sure breakfast is ready early." Mou ordered in a soft tone, as he walked past a dumbfounded Butler Tao.