Maezhei was speechless. She doesn't know what to say...
The way he utter those words to her was so serious. Damn!
She suddenly thought of how Zake had abruptly proposed to her. For the past few years, she met many guys and she thought she understood men enough but she was wrong. This guy, in front of her... she could not see through him at all.
Now she's wondering, if agreeing to stay here is a good idea or not...
In the middle of the night.
The door of the bedroom was pushed open gently and silently.
Footsteps drew closer, and a man knelt by the side of the bed.
In the soft, yellow light from the bedside lamp, the woman on the bed looked like an angel. She has a lovely face when she was sleeping. Not that she was not when she was awake but... it's just that her face was so peaceful.
Her breathing was shallow and her expression was warm. Her soft lips were like summer cherry blossoms, and slightly parted like an unspoken invitation.
After a while, a dark shadow encroached on the faint light as the silhouette of a man crept closer and closer...
He was only a breath away... just a bit more and their lips would touch. But abruptly he stopped himself, before leaving a cool kiss on the woman's forehead.
He stare at her face silently for a long time then he whispered, "Maezhei, we have long days ahead of us."
***
Meanwhile at Kingstown Hotel.
In a grand function hall of a five star hotel, gentle light emanated from the chandelier and fell on the bustling crowds.
A lot of people had arrived already, chatting and giggling.
Daniel was talking with some older bussinessman when he suddenly glanced at the entrance when a commotion was heard. Searching for someone but instead he saw a man wearing his pink tuxedo was all smile.
I thought this bastard won't come?!
He gritted his teeth before marching towards him but before he could approach him, the Master of Ceremonies called him together with his parents to welcome the guests.
Daniel stood beside them as he looked at the people in front with a serious expression.
Wearing a black tux, with his hair properly tousled, he screamed of intelligence and power as he unconsciously looked around to search for that familiar figure.
"We are all gathered here to celebrate the birthday of Engineer Daniel John Laurier and a celebration for opening a new branch of Laurier Corp. in South Korea!"
A resounding round of applause filled the room when they heard the Master of Ceremonies. Mr. and Mrs. Laurier gave a short message before they finally start the party.
At the door, Zifan was enjoying the gaze of many people.
He gave them his usual playful smile.
"Is that Zifan Deguzs?"
"Oh My God!!! He's here!"
"Yeah. He's so handsome!"
"Gosh. He looks quite different than before."
"That's right. He's hotter now."
The chandelier cast a light on Zifan's face, making his gorgeous features look even more striking. All the women present were obsessed. He grabbed everyone's attention immediately. With his pink tux that make his look young and handsome.
"Aaah!! My husband is so hot!"
"Goodness! He's so handsome!"
All sorts of discussions were heard by Zifan at the entrance. Zifan was smiling proudly and brilliantly.
Daniel excused himself to the people he was talking to before walking up to Zifan with a glass of champagne in his hand. This bastard is ruining his party again.
However, before he got close, women's had already surrounded Zifan.
"Zifan, I thought you're not coming?"
"Yeah. And you have become even more handsome!"
"You're tux looks so goon on you."
"Zifan, where is your date?" A girl in blue flowing dress with high slit asked.
Zifan smirked, "I don't have a girlfriend as of the moment so..."
All the ladies laughed and giggled when they heard him. They understood what he meant. He has no girlfriend means he was looking for one! All of his past girlfriends should call theirselves lucky for being his girlfriend. Because he was not just handsome and rich but he was a... Deguzs.
"Oh! You and Sophia have broken up?"
Sophia is an International model. They've been in a relationship for three months which is the longest girlfriend of Zifan. Usually his past relationship will only last for a week so they thought...
Hearing the discussion, Daniel paused and became pissed off.
Heh. I knew it! This bastard is not here to celebrate my birthday but to look for his new prey!
Zifan was enjoying the attention of the girls when he suddenly felt that glared. He looked around and his eyes darted at his friend. He immediately excused himself to the girls before he walked towards the birthday celebrant.
"Hey, DJ! Happy birthday! Long time no see!" Zifan greeted him.
"Bastard! We just saw each other last night! And you're not the one I wanted to see! Where's Zake?"
"Ouch. You're so cruel. I am the one who attended but you're looking for someone else?" Zifan dramtically said.
"Shut up! I know you're not here for me but for your women," he sneered at him.
"Yeah. My man, can't you see?" he said then he roamed around his eyes. "There's so many fish in the sea!"
Daniel just shook his head.
"Don't be jealous. Look I have a gift for you," Zifan said then handed a small box.
Daniel glanced at the small box he was holding then he glared at him.
"What the f*ck! Why are you giving me that?!" he leered at him.
"In case of emergency? Hahaha!" he teasingly said.
"Shut up! I'm not like you! Remind me why am I friends with you again?"
"Of course, it's because I'm the most handsome!" Zifan boasted.
Daniel didn't mind what he said and asked, "Tell me, what's the reason, this time, why your brother didn't attend?"
Zifan chuckled when he remembered his brother and Maezhei.
"Well... he's busy with my sister-in-law."
"Sister-in-law?" Daniel asked.
"Yeah..."
I'll have a sister-in-law soon.
--hidayawu--