Yun Lui and Xu Wu still continued with their secret relationship even after he had returned to his own house. Their relationship became sweeter with all the sneaking around and secret rendezvous.
Xu Wu had told Yun Lui that he has been able to convinced his parents that he was seeing someone and would bring the person home to see them soon. So they have agreed to cancel his engagement to his cousin, Yun Ling.
Yun Lui was very happy to hear this. He couldn't wait for them to be official. The sneaking and the foolish excuses he made up just to go see his love will reduce.
He imagined him being in his matrimonial home with their kids and welcoming his husband home after a long day outside. He was so happy just imagining it.
He and Xu An are back to being best buddies again as if nothing has changed between them, for which he was very grateful.
Two weeks ago, his beloved had informed him of a business trip to the capital. He told him that his uncle was facing some crisis and so he had to help him out.
He had promised to return in a fortnight's time and will introduce Yun Lui officially to his family. So Yun Lui was expecting his return by the end of today or perhaps the next morning. 'I can't wait.', he thought, smiling.
"What are you thinking about that's making you smile like a fool?". Xu An asked him.
"Oh, nothing of importance. When is your brother returning from the capital?" Yun Lui asked.
"What do you mean?"
"I meant when is your eldest brother, Xu Wu returning from the capital? Do you have any other brother apart from him? Didn't he leave for the capital a fortnight ago"
"Oh, he did and our parents and I followed him there two days later but we returned about two days ago. Remember when I told you about out trip to the capital? Have you forgotten about that so soon?"
"Oh, yeah. So does this means that he was back for almost ten days now?", Yun asked still confused.
"Yes. Why do you?"
"Nothing really. It's just that it's been a while since I saw him so I was wondering how he was doing.?" Yun Lui tried to act nonchalant so his friend will not catch on.
"Oh, he's doing more than great. You know the wedding is this weekend, right? I hope to see you there. Save me a dance.", Xu An joked.
"Wedding?"
"Yes of course. I'm talking about my brother's wedding to your cousin. Don't tell me you have forgotten that too?"
"Huh? Wait I am confused. I thought all the talks about that had been cancelled?"
"Says who? That was the reason we left for the capital. It was to seal the engagement. Now they are official. The wedding will take place here at your main family home.
Didn't any of your relatives inform you?" Now it was Xu An who was confused that his friend didn't know about the wedding which is in just three days time.
Yun Lui was speechless.
"Hope you'll be attending?"
"Huh? Oh, sure" , he answered still in a daze.
"Let me accompany you back home today. I feel so bored just staying inside my house always. Some small walking exercise will help."
"You know, you can spend the night there if you want right? You're always welcome. I can ask your parents to let you spend the night at my place before we leave if you want?"
"Okay. Thank you. Let me grab a shrawl and let's get going.
The shock on Xu Wu's face when he saw him was everything Yun Lui needed to know that indeed what Xu An had said was the truth.
They went straight to Xu An's room after exchanging pleasantries with the parents. He saw Xu Wu staring at him but he ignored him.
He had come because he wanted to speak to him about what he had heard but the shocking face of Xu Wu, upon seeing Yun Lui here this evening spoke volumes.
His heart was shattered. He had prayed on his way here that what Xu An had told him could be a mistake. He had dared to hope that Xu Wu will be true to his words. Now what should he do.
What will happen to him now. He had truly believed that they were in love and had planned his whole future around Xu Wu.
He was pacing to and fro in the guest room that he's to spend the night. The very same room that has bared witness to their hot bedroom sessions.
The same bed, the same furniture. They have imprinted themselves in this very room. How can this happen to him.
No, that's not true. Maybe it was a joke meant to surprise him. Yes, yes. That may be it. He needs answers.
He decided to go to his beloved and hear what he has to say. Maybe Xu Wu was playing jokes on him. Before he realised, he was already in front of the door to Xu Wu's room.
He knew where the room was but has never been inside before. He knocked quietly but the door was opened as quickly as his first knock landed on it. Xu Wu pulled him inside and quickly closed the door. Yun Lui stood by the side of the door.
"What were you thinking coming here, don't you know that it is risky for you to be here at this time? What if someone had seen you, huh?" He combed his fingers through his hair as admonished Yun Lui. He seemed really disturbed.
"Yun Lui listen, you and I will not be possible. I have decided to go through with this marriage. I'm sorry if I have hurt you in any way but we can't continue with this please." He hit his hand hard against the wall with tears in his eyes.
Yun Lui was dumbfounded. He was the one being dump. He was the one whose heart was being smashed into pieces by this giant infront of him. Yet why is the one breaking his heart crying rather?
Is it the fact that he had had something to do with him who was only a may and not a woman like his cousin. Was it such a regrettable memory to him that he should be crying and acting like this?
This broke Yun Lui more. He turned to open the door and left the room. He has heard all he needed to hear.
Tomorrow, he'll leave for his house as he had planned before coming here. He won't have anything to do with Xu Wu anymore. Their chapter was closed.
That night, he cried very hard making his chest hurt and when morning came he left for his own home.