Anying left the lush garden with a heavy conscious as his head was getting hotter by the minute. after all, who wouldn't be wary when they are about stepping into the unknown.
though he could still not pinpoint what they were hiding from him, he knew stepping into the home of two mysterious beings wasn't a funny suggestion.
by the time the young man reached his room and flopped on the bed, he was still thinking and couldn't find any haven. he cupped his right cheek and rested his head.
" ha. why should I worry? haven't I been in a situation worse than this? ". he thought.
well no. but why must it be those two people he had to wed?.
" I don't want it. I'll try talking grandpa out of it...".
but that wasn't possible because he wasn't willing to rule nor sacrifice his freedom. and he also knew his grandfather never forces things on him against his will so something was definitely fishy.
but then he couldn't go to an unknown place. just the thought of it gave him a bad premonition especially when they were talking about the most powerful people in the whole galaxy who never showed themselves.
suddenly his eyes lit up. as he cupped the other side of his cheeks. " I can act useless to deceive my partners and escape... after all who would like something useless? ".
three seconds after considering. his expression dimmed and he laid on the bed in the position of a starfish.
" no. I can't risk my chances. I have to find out why I can't just marry any other powerful family's children."
a *Knock*Knock* ~ on the door interupted his talking.
"come in". he said not even bordering to arrange his position because only a handful came to his room and those where people who weren't banned .
the door opened with a *click* sound and a raven haired woman entered with a tray of treats. she still had that holy aura around her with her red lips upturned into a sunny smile.
"Ah'ying... I'm here with your dessert". Anying heard her call but decided to be an 'as long she was in his room mute'. unless she told him what they were hiding from him.
Hei Jing's brows furrowed when her son didn't respond to her. "Anying?". she called his full name this time and went to keep the tray on the table.
then she walked to him and pulled him up from the bed. "what's wrong?". she asked softly.
Anying averted his gaze on seeing his mother's worried face.
' I should be the worried one not you '. he thought internally. when he refused to speak up, he felt his mother's warm hand on his face turning it gently to face her .
and then she asked again " tell me. what's wrong?... are you hurt?". asking that she made an attempt to search his body for injuries since he didn't reply.
' ah!. who knows if he's too in pain to speak?!. or he was threatened!. my poor baby! '.
" mom". her hands were held by the same poor baby who now had a façaded blank expression.
" hm? ". she answered frowning. ah at least his tone didn't sound hurt only had a light hint of... pleading?.
" what do you know about the marriage ". Anying finally asked. since he couldn't bear to not speak any longer.
and he watched as his mother pursed her lips while blinking her big black eyes. signalling the. ' even if you put a knife on my throat I won't speak. end of discussion '. expression.
Anying stood up from his mother's hold when he saw this and walked to the window with a disappointed frown on his face. " I thought you would wish warn me of what to expect . but unfortunately... you may leave now ".
Hei Jing blanked. wait... let me get it right...
" are you sending me out ying'er ?. ". she asked with a hurt tone.
but her son decided to ignore the tone. it was not working. no. not today. " yes. I need to get ready ' on my own '. for my marriage since I'm turning 18 the next seven days ".
since she didn't want to be of help then she could go spend time with her husband.
Hei Jing stood up and decided to go hug her son to comfort him, but what she didn't expect was for her son to sense her and scream
"Daaaaaaaaaaaad!!!".
the brat even added some of his qi to make sure it reached his father and only his father. and the very next second, Hei xi appeared with his black hair loose till below his shoulder unpacked.
he swore he felt his mother blush crimson when her handsome husband appeared in only his inner robe on.
"y-you!... brat!". she couldn't help but scold while pointing at Anying who turned to stare at her flushed figure in turn.
well this made the dark purple yet sharp irises of her husband to stare straight at her big black ones making her shrink.
"well?." he began " I vividly remember we, talked about calling our Ying Ying a brat ?.". he asked with a deep calm deceitful tone.
Hei Jing's eyes widened and she covered her mouth dramatically. internally blaming her son.
do not misquote. Hei xi loved his wife and child very much. he was just trying to protect his son without hearing from his wife first.
" you two should continue in your bedroom please. single ' lightbulb ' speaking".
"of course". his father replied and walked to his wife who began flailing her hands immediately.
" it slipped my mind!. your son is in the wrong! ".
"my son?". Hei xi asked in disbelief. " another offence ".
"waaahh--". Hei Jing's scream was interupted when her husband encircled her waist and they disappeared.
Anying sighed when he saw them leave.
"isn't it wonderful?. their love never die .. even though two women drugged Hei xi and slept with Him to give birth ... they're still together".
infact their love was so strong he thought it was creepy. but, despite that
at least if he wanted to get tied down he wanted his love to be as strong... or even stronger than his parent's.
then suddenly he remembered the fact that his mother didn't tell him the thing they were hiding.
but he also couldn't help but wonder" did dad know... well even if he does, do I have the courage to approach that cold but henpecked husband?".
too bad he didn't have a child pecked father.
sigh*" I have to talk with grandpa again... maybe I can influence his decision... but I... ugh!".
why can't he just be free!!.
he stormed back to his bed and lay down like a starfish again totally forgetting the desserts his mother brought. he understood his grandfather wouldn't force him unto something without... pressure... when I mean. excessive pressure.
'' so whoever is so strong enough to rattle that stubborn old man's clothes? ."
but if it was the case that someone was able to pressure or threaten them then... he shouldn't trouble the old man more... who knew what would happen if he ran away or refused to abide his grandfather's words?.
frustrated, he grabbed his soft pillow and through it out the window as if that would solve the fact that he was doomed.
" I can't just sell my freedom!!".
I know right?.