Butler Ma came to pick me up in the evening.
"Butler Ma, it's been a while"
"Although we see every other day. It is good to see the real Miss again." He bows
"Butler Ma, you never change. I'm happy as well. Tell me all the important details in the world, so that I can keep up with the times."
"Alright Miss. I have documented all the necessary details in a file. I'll bring them to your room later."
There's no way the world would ever remain the same. As short as two years may be, some old companies might have packed up and some new companies will start up. Political reforms will aid or affect some businesses too. This the law of economy. It is to be accepted, acknowledged and manipulated for one's own benefits. That's the rule of the business world. I need to keep up with times.
"Miss, we are here"
"Okay" butler Ma had opened the car door. Stepping out, I almost tripped. Where are we?
"Where are we?"
"Your home, Miss"
"Did grandpa change my residence. I hate big houses like this."
"Miss, this is your home. The one for married couples. This is yours and president Mo's. It was your idea to move in here together"
Yea, the idea of a young foolish fan girl. Who would not be captivated by that devilish man. My memory- loss self was too naive. If any business secrets have been exposed, then it will really be a big loss. I still don't know why that devil requested the marriage. As of now, it looks as if he has made a big loss but every business man knows that conceding is a strategy. It's like giving rabbits carrot sticks. There is a bigger catch. Whatever it is, I will get to the root.
"Miss. Miss! Miss!"
"Yes!" I was carried away. Li Chaihong, get your act together.
"Mr. Mo is back too" he smiled. The smile was so sincere that it could not have been an illusion. Does this mean that we at least have a cordial relationship. How should I communicate with him now? There are a few options available for me.
1. Pretend I didn't see him
2. Greet him and walk away immediately
3. Walk back to the car pretending to pick something I forgot
Number three will do.
Turning around, heads down, walking briskly towards the car, I bumped into a very large chest. My nose hurts so bad but I still pretend to be in a hurry.
"Sorry" I whispered in a voice even I couldn't recognise, yet I didn't stop moving forward.
"Miss Li"
I stopped but didn't turn. Each step he took in my direction made me want to fly. The only sense of rationality I had was telling me to flee. Flee! I took another step.
"Miss Li, was all the boasting about facing your actions no matter the consequences all a lie? Is this a stunt to avoid answering to me? "
I was too stunned to move. It's true that I always said everyone should own up. Am I to own up to the actions that I can't even remember?
"Mr. Mo, I don't know what this is all about."
He smiled. No, he growled or grinned. Since my back was turned to him, I couldn't see his face. There was no need anyway because the wind had somehow grown stronger. The hairs on my neck had eracted themselves like soldiers resolved to die. That feeling was not due to fear. I, Li Chaihong fears no one. It must be a reflexive reaction to his aura. The man came off strong, that's all.
"I see"
Then those heavy footsteps moved further away. Somewhere in my head, I could see my heart become his aile. With every step he took, it pulsed as if it would be squashed at any time. Relief swept over me. I took in so much air and sighed. Having amnesia must have affected by mental health.
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The bright rays of light stung my eyes as I opened them. Yesterday, I didn't say at Mo Jinsheng's house. The amnesiac me might have acted differently from the usually way I did things. To avoid any complications or conflict, I decided to stay away until I recovere my memories of two years.
Today, I must attend the anniversary banquet with Mo Jinsheng.
"Mein, come in"
"Good morning young missus. Hope your night was comfortable. You've not been here more many months. I don't know if your likes have changed. We prepared everything the old way."
"It's okay. Help me prepare for the banquet. I don't want to go out. Just ask everyone to come over."
"Alright Miss"
At noon a call.
"Chaihong, I have so much to tell you. Can we meet before the banquet"
It was the familiar voice of Desmond Mo.
"And why does a disgusting cheat like you think he can just ask me out when he pleases? Mo He, I'm your cousin-in-law now, don't call me unnecessarily."
Just as the call ended Mo Jinsheng walked in. The door was ajar because the makeup artists and the maids were busy moving things.
"Mo....'
"I came early to deliver your dress at grandma's request. She threatened to deliver it herself. I didn't want her to find out that her innocent little angel has suddenly been demonized."
"I will always be me anytime Mr. Mo. The trouble was uncalled for. A maid would have delivered it."
Didn't everyone say that Mo Jinsheng was a man of few words. The way I see it, he talks like any other male. He sat down in the rocking chair beside my bed.
"I want to prepare for the banquet"
There was no response. He looked up for a second and continued typing on his tab.
"Mr. Mo, can you step out."
He looked up seriously but still didn't make a move.
"Why?" He asked. He was so straight faced that I couldn't fault him for not understanding my words.
"Do you want to see my body?" I asked back.
"No"
"Then why are you sitting here comfortably as if you want to watch a show?"
At this retort, I had briefly imagined seeing a flustered Mr.Mo but he didn't show it. I wasn't disappointed though. The man is an iceberg.
"Miss Li. I do not mind any gossip but you cannot afford it. We are going back to the villa together tonight. This is marriage not dating" with that he stepped out of the room.