Chapter 17 - Chapter 17

They lay in each other's arms, their breaths slow and even, the tranquility of sleep enveloping them. The room was silent, save for the soft whisper of their breaths. Their faces were relaxed, all tension and worries melting away in the peaceful embrace of slumber. Their bodies were intertwined under the comforting weight of the blankets, and they seemed oblivious to everything else but each other. It was a moment of pure, unguarded vulnerability, the world outside forgotten as they slept peacefully in each other's arms.

Mo Yuchen woke up slightly to the feeling of her restlessness, his arms still tightly encircling her waist. He could feel her body shifting against him and the frown on her face, even in the dark. He pulled her in closer to his chest, his hand rubbing gentle circles on her back in an attempt to soothe her back to sleep. He muttered something softly into her ear, his voice low and comforting, trying to calm her restless mind.

He called out to her when he saw slight sweat droplets forming on her forehead," Aiai?...Aixia?", he shook her slightly in attempt to wake her up. Zi Aixia woke up with a start, her body drenched in a thin layer of sweat. She could hear him calling out to her, his voice full of concern. She sat up in her bed, wiping the sweat off her forehead as she tried to calm her racing heart. He was there beside her, sitting up and rubbing her back with worried eyes. She smiled weakly at him, trying to reassure him that she was okay, but the fear and panic still lingered in her mind.

" Mo Yuchen I'm fine...", her voice quivered slightly as she tried to recalled the dream, she didn't remember what she dreamt of for the very first time.

Mo Yuchen cupped her face and pulled her into his embrace. " Are you really alright...you look quite pale..". He ran his fingers through her hair still rubbing her back. Zi Aixia took a deep breath in and asked," Mo Yuchen...I don't remember that dream...did you hear me speak anything?". He shook his head, all he knew was she was quite restless and frowning.

" Mo Yuchen...do you know...I mostly don't dream much but if I dream...then it'll happen in reality....the incidents will happen...exactly the same. I never forgot anything I dreamed...but today...for the first time..I'm not able to remember my dream...in this past 18 years...", she buried her face into his embrace.

" Is that why you stopped me from boarding that plane?", he rubbed her back comforting her in silence. Zi Aixia nodded her head," I saw it in my dream...it appears unexpectedly but it'll happen ".

" Rest now...Aixia, we'll talk about this in the morning ", he caressed her face.

Mo Yuchen did not miss that, 'in the past 18 years' when she spoke, but he chose to remain quite, he knows that she'll tell him everything one day. He chose to trust her. He kissed her forehead and comforted her to sleep.

After making sure that she was asleep, he laid her down and laid down next to her pulling her close to his embrace.

Next morning as the sunlight pierced through the windows, She stirred awake, her eyes fluttering open to the sight of him lying beside her, his hair a messy tangle and the morning light giving his face a warm, almost ethereal glow. She moved closer to him, her body seeking his warmth and solace, as sunlight fell across their intertwined bodies.

She played with his short hair as a gentle loving smile tugged her lips, she can't believe that a man so perfect exists and he belongs to her. She leaned in closer, her lips grazing against his in soft, light kisses. She couldn't help herself, the sight of him sleeping peacefully, his face relaxed and unguarded, made her heart flutter. Each kiss was a gentle, teasing peck, her lips leaving feather-like touches on his skin as she tried not to wake him up.

Mo Yuchen stirred awake only to find Zi Aixia stealing kisses from him while he was asleep. He woke up to the feel of her lips on his skin, his groggy brain slowly coming back to life. He groaned, his voice low and raspy from sleep, " Good morning, wife".

She smiled at him in response, her eyes sparkling with affection as she continued to place gentle kisses on his face. "Good morning, Husband ," she teased, her voice soft yet playful.

Waking up in each other's arms felt like the most natural thing in the world to them. The feeling of their bodies pressed together, warmth radiating from one another, the familiar scent of the other person... It was pure bliss. It was more than just a physical sensation, it was a profound sense of comfort and security, knowing that the person you love the most was right there next to you, holding you tight.

" Slept well?", Mo Yuchen spoke in his slu*try deep voice, his hands brushed her skin and crept under her T shirt sending her shivers down her spin, she gasped as his touch was like electricity, sending jolts of pleasure coursing through her skin.

" Hmmm...yes I did, thanks to you ",

Her fingers trailed along his face, tracing along the contours of his jaw and cheekbones. She marveled at how smooth and sculpted his skin felt under her touch. Her touch was gentle, yet possessive, as if she wanted to claim him as hers. She traced along his lips, her thumb brushing against the fullness of his mouth, making his breath hitch in his throat.

" We need to get up...or else we'll be late...", Mo Yuchen said as he grabbed her waist and , he pulled her towards him, his hand gripping the back of her neck, his fingers threaded through her hair. His lips descended on hers, claiming her mouth in a deep, possessive kiss. His other hand held her waist, pulling her in closer until their bodies were flush against each other. The kiss was hungry and demanding, all urgency and craving.

He broke the kiss and stood up," Go shower first, I'll go prepare breakfast ", he patted her head, kissed her on her forehead and walked out of the room. After he left Zi Aixia just stared at the direction he walked out and smiled foolishly.

"I quite like this lifestyle", she muttered.

After showering and having a flirtatious breakfast, Mo Yuchen and Zi Aixia drove to the college. After parking Mo Yuchen looked at Zi Aixia seriously and spoke," no flirting with me okay...don't distract me in class ", she chuckled.

They both parted their ways there and went to their respective places. Zi Aixia sat down beside Jiang Xiaoli and stretched her arms. Jiang Xiaoli stated at Zi Aixia..."Hmm? What?...is there something on my face?", Zi Aixia raised her eyebrows seeing that Jiang Xiaoli was blushing while in a daze. Jiang Xiaoli blushed even deeper "...what...were you both doing yesterday ", she blushed even deeper, her neck flushing bright red.

" Go get yourself a boyfriend then you can try it with him hehe", Zi Aixia whispered mischievously.

The boys at the class were dumbfounded, they completely misunderstood the situation. Although Zi Aixia was a great beauty, Jiang Xiaoli was no less, both Bo and Jiang family's genes were quite good, she was a unique beauty herself.

The boys cursed out loud seeing that even The campus belle ,Jiang Xiaoli was blushing looking at the Campus GODESS!!!. They thought Zi Aixia 'bent' Jiang Xiaoli too!! Just like other girls who bent themselves for her.

The Math Professor walked in. Adjusting his spectacles a bit as he scanned around the class and started teaching.

During lunch break.

The whole class surrounded Zi Aixia and started asking her questions :

' Are not really dating Professor Mo???'

'Xiaxia marry me please'

'GODESS stop turning every straight girl in the class to lesbian!!!'

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Mo Yuchen cleared his throat and the whole class quietened down. " Let's go, Xiaoli you come too ". They both escaped the Mountain of questions and walked out breathing in some fresh air.

In Mo Yuchen's office.

All four of them sat on the table eating their lunch.

"Today we are going to the ancestral house of Mo family ,everyone will be there...*cough*...my parents, grandparents...and my little brother, everyone ", Mo Yuchen explained it to Zi Aixia as he picked a piece of meat and placed it in Zi Aixia's plate to eat. Jiang Xiaoli felt like a third wheel between them.

" So Xiaoli will come with us today. Bo Siyan is busy with some other matters " Mo Yuchen stuffed his mouth with the piece that Zi Aixia picked for him and chewed as he explained the whole situation.

"Probably trying to get away from this family meeting so His elder brother won't ask him to go for blind dates. " Zi Aixia spoke, Bo Siyan choked on whatever he was eating.

" Ohh...looks like I guessed it right " Zi Aixia smirked, Mo Yuchen helplessly shook his head at her mischievous nature and Jiang Xiaoli Burst out laughing.

Mo Yuchen handed him a glass of water, Bo Siyan took deep breaths on and started drinking the water from the bottle. "Maybe uncle...if you're like this...I bet her family even arranged her a marriage partner so that they can get her married to some business partners" Zi Aixia spoke casually teasing Bo Siyan.

Bo Siyan who was drinking water Choked on the water again. He coughed several times and calmed down after a while. "oops my bad, seems like I guessed this one right too". Zi Aixia scratched her cheek slightly.

"You know what Uncle Bo, I can give you tips to win her ", She spoke with food in her mouth. Mo Yuchen flicked on her forehead," Don't speak while you're eating, what if you end up choking like Bo Siyan " .

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Both the husband and wife were bullies!!!.