Before the sun rises, Alexander who didn't fall asleep was already busy cooking breakfast in Jingfei’s kitchen. The soup and hangover medicine that he requested last night had been delivered early in the morning. He was almost done preparing breakfast when he heard a loud bang inside the young lady’s room.
Hurriedly placing the bowl of soup on the table, Alexander ran toward the room and almost burst into laughter when he saw the young lady on the floor, her back was flat on the floor, her head was facing the door and her legs were still on the bed.
“Are you just gonna watch me? Owww!!” Jingfei held her throbbing head, “Fucking hangover!” She mumbled, Alexander walked towards the young lady and helped her stand up on her feet, “Why did you fall from the bed!” The young man asked.
“Guess I was still asleep!” Jingfei answered, still holding her throbbing head.
Alexander handed a bottle of hangover which he got from the table beside Jingfei’s bed, “Here, drink this. You drank half of the whisky last night! You must be in so much pain.”
“What whisky?” With a confused look on her face, Jingfei asked while reaching for the bottle from Alexander’s grip. “You don’t remember? You took the bottle of whisky from Shell’s grasp last night.” Alexander uttered referring to the bartender.
Jingfei’s eyes widened when she remembered half of last night’s event. With a worried expression she glanced at the young man, “Did I? Uhmm last night, did I blabber too much when I got very drunk?”
Alexander shook his head, “Nope you didn’t. You passed out immediately.” The young man uttered as he took the bottle from Jingfei. He placed it back on the table, “I didn’t know you have a high tolerance when it comes to alcoholic beverages.” He suddenly blurted to keep the young lady from asking more questions about what she did last night.
“Well, it’s enough for me to finish half the bottle of whisky and pass out after without even remembering what had happened when I woke up the next day.” The young lady mumbled while rubbing her forehead.
“Did you change my clothes?” Jingfei asked when she realized that she was not wearing her dress anymore.
Alexander walked towards the bed and tidied the pillows first, “No, I asked someone to change your clothes, you puked at your doorstep last night.”
“Was I that wasted last night?” Jingfei questioned. She never had any experience of vomiting and getting wasted whenever she goes out to attend some party.
Alexander wasn’t able to answer the young lady immediately as the memories of last night when her luscious lips touched his, suddenly popped into the young man’s head. He also remembered her getting up to vomit again and even witnessed her snoring loudly and sleeptalking, calling the name of a man whom Alexander is familiar with.
“Do you want to eat breakfast or have a cold shower first?” Alexander asked, changing the topic.
Jingfei stood up and almost fell on her feet but with his quick reflexes, Alexander caught the young lady for support. “Thank you! I can manage!” Jingfei uttered as she let go of Alexander’s hand and walked towards the bathroom even though she sometimes lost her balance.
"Is she still drunk?” Alexander thought while watching Jingfei until she got inside of the bathroom. As soon as Jingfei closed the door, Alexander finished tidying the bed and he got out from Jingfei’s room to reheat the soup.
Inside the bathroom, Jingfei could hear the door closing, she heaved a sigh of relief. "What did I do last night?" She mumbled while watching her reflection in the mirror. And an image of a man dressed in a white tuxedo popped in her mind, "Was that really him?" The young lady pondered as she clearly remembered the soon-to-be groom's face.
Jingfei could not clearly remember what had happened at the event, all she did remember was that her attention was glued to the man in the centre stage. And the last thing she remembered was going out of the villa and asking Alexander to drive to the bar.
"Oh well, I should not think about what happened last night since I think our paths will never cross again! God! This hangover is killing me." Jingfei mumbled as she rubbed her nape. She then stripped her clothes off and walked inside of the shower room.
A couple of minutes had passed since Jingfei had gone to the bathroom, Alexander was done preparing their breakfast when his phone suddenly rang. Hurriedly, he took his phone from his pocket and answered the call.
"Bonjour Monsieur Héroux, I have already called all the women whom you have contact with. I have cut all ties with them." Alexander's secretary informed him.
"Did you give them enough and fair compensation?" He asked while glancing in the direction where Jingfei's room is located.
"Yes, I did! I have followed what you have told me earlier this morning, Monsieur Héroux!" His secretary politely informed him.
Alexander raised his head when he heard the door closed, "Good! I will not report to the company today. Please handle everything for me. And if there are any important documents for me to sign, please bring them to my apartment." As soon as Alexander's secretary said okay, the young man immediately ended the call.
Jingfei sat down on the stool opposite to the young man's, "Here! I have asked the chef to prepare a hangover soup for you. Be careful, it's quite hot! I reheated that since it was delivered early in the morning!" Alexander placed the soup in front of Jingfei.
"Thank you! Can I also have that?" Jingfei questioned when she saw her favourite fried shrimp in front of her.
The young man smiled at her, "Of course not! The hangover soup will be enough for you. This is all mine!" Alexander uttered while pointing at the five different dishes he cooked using Jingfei's ingredients.
"You better pay for the ingredients you used!" She mumbled and started blowing the hot soup. When she was about to shove the spoon of soup on her mouth, Alexander placed a piece of shrimp on top. "Just one!" He mumbled and went back to eating his own breakfast. Jingfei secretly smiled and then focused on eating her hangover soup with lots of vegetables on it.
The atmosphere was peaceful and quiet as the two ate without any noise, but suddenly, Jingfei opened her mouth and questioned the young man. "Did the crew got home last night?" She was curious if they got home safely because she had totally forgotten about them because of what she saw last night.
"They did got home safely!" Alexander briefly replied. "We better hurry since we are already late for work!" The young man uttered and Jingfei just made a salute as she finished her soup quickly. It was partially her fault why they are going to work late. As soon as Jingfei was done, Alexander washed the dishes while she went back to her room to get her backpack that she usually bring to work. She also made sure that she doesn't smell, she almost sprayed all her favourite perfume.
When Jingfei got out of her room, Alexander was already done doing the dishes, "Let's go?" He uttered and Jingfei nodded her head, "We are already late for work. I'm sorry!" She uttered and Alexander just shuffled her hair while smiling, ''No need to worry. I already informed them the reason why we will be coming late."
The two then went out of the young lady's apartment unit, they were greeted by the staff whom they meet in the hallway. Jingfei was the one who pressed the UG button.
Alexander took Jingfei's bag as soon as they arrive at the parking lot, "We will be quite busy today. We got two events today." Alexander informed the young lady when they got inside of his car.
Jingfei just nodded her head and immediately, they eft the parking lot as soon as Alexander revived the car's engine.
While they were on their way to the restaurant that Alexander owned, Jingfei was just staring at the man all throughout their ride. The young lady was still wondering and trying to remember what she had done when she was very drunk, “Did I really not do anything while I was drunk?” Alexander briefly glanced at Jingfei, “You simply passed out when you got very drunk!” “Then what did I do when I was still not too drunk, ‘cause all I remembered when we got inside the bar is that I ordered a drink from Shell and had a talk with him while you answered a phone call.” Jingfei muttered while staring intently at the young man who was looking straight on the
As Alexander was preparing the Steak Frites, he would take glances at the young lady who was also having fun making the desserts. Alexander is still worried about Jingfei since she was so drunk last night. The young man immediately went back to what he was doing when he saw that the young lady was also glancing in his direction. “Psh! I could feel your gaze on my back!” Jingfei thought when she caught Alexander avoiding her gaze.At exactly noon, the restaurant opened and in an instant, it was filled with people. Jingfei had just finished making the desserts with Anais's help."Since we are done here, I should help the oth
“Is your head still aching?” Alexander asked as soon as they got inside of Jingfei’s unit.“No, it’s not aching anymore. Are you hungry? ‘Cause I am!” Jingfei asked while placing her bag on top of the centre table. Alexander picked it up and threw it at her, “Young lady, you have to place that inside your room. Go change your clothes also, I’ll prepare our lunch. What would you like to eat?”Jingfei picked her bag and walked towards her room, “Salad!” She answered before closing the door.“Why did I even ask her?” Alexander muttered as he glanced at the wall clock, it was already four in the afternoon, “I should call her!” He mumbled while taking his phone and dialled a number.
The sun had set, and city lights began to shine as it illuminated the whole city of Lyon. It was already seven in the evening and two hours have passed since Jingfei cried in Alexander’s arms. She had also a short talk with Lihua, and Jingfei had to lie when her best friend asked if she was crying. Before their phone call ended, Lihua had remainded her to take care of herself and not to get sick. The young lady is squatting on the couch as she hugged her favourite pillow that Lihua gifted to her. “Here, place this one your eyes to stop the swelling.” Alexander, who came back from the kitchen, handed an ice pack to the young lady. “Are you good now?” He asked as he sat in front of her. Jingfei nodded, &ldqu
Alexander woke up before the sun could rise, he sat down on his bed and reminisced about what had happened last night, his lips suddenly curved into a smile, “I am truly going to start dating Jingfei?” He mumbled while hugging his pillow. While feeling the bliss and giddiness, Alexander reached out for his phone to check if any of those women had messaged him again but he was stupefied when a bunch of miss calls from the same number greeted his eyes. “And what does he want with me again?” The young man mumbled as he dialled the number. After a couple of rings, the person finally answered the call, “Alexy, why did you not pick your phone last night!
While everyone at the Heroux residence was busy preparing for the arrival of their young master, at the jewellery store, Jingfei was contemplating which one of the two necklaces would suit Madame’s taste. “Alex, which one of these will your mother like?” Jingfei asked as she glanced at the young man who was busy looking at the rings.“Alexander!” Jingfei poked Alexander to get his attention.“What is it?” Jingfei pointed at the two necklaces, “Which one should I buy?”Alexander stood beside Jingfei and glanced at the necklaces, without saying anything he called the sales lady, “Please pack these two necklaces.” The sales lady nodded and were about to pick the box when Jingfei spoke,
Alexandria crossed both her arms on her chest, and with one brow raised, she stared at the man from feet to head, “I see, you are still doing fine. Out from the prison are we?” She scoffed. “Pffttt- Ahem!” Alexander held his laughter as he glanced at his cousin who was staring at him, expressionless. Hugo calmed himself down as he remembered why he was at the Heroux residence, “You see, I didn’t come here to talk about the past. Aunt Royella invited me.” “And why would mom invite a mur- Oh! Hugo, you are here!” Both Alexander and Alexandria turned around when they heard their father's voice. “Why are you thre
Jingfei was lying on her bed and was boredly staring at the plain ceiling. The young lady then heaved a deep sigh as she remembered what had happened two days ago where she visited the Heroux residence along with Alexander. She had fun talking with Alexander´s parents and Alexandria- who dragged her towards her room after they had taken their lunch. But the most unforgettable moment for Jingfei was when a very familiar and nostalgic face suddenly appeared at the entrance of the kitchen. It had been two days, yet she could still clearly remember his face staring at her while she was in shock after seeing the young man's face. “He may have his fac
A year had passed since I received the letter that Alexandria handed to me during the chaotic wedding day of Oceane and Hugo. I finally got to call that man by his real name. It’s also been a year and a half since he didn’t came back from his so-called business trip. After reading the content of the letter, my whole world almost collapsed. I wanted to call him but I have no means to do so since his number was no longer available as well as is his email and social media accounts. They were all deactivated and deleted. Not even his family and close friends were able to contact him and Giovanni. The sound of the sea as the waves gone back and forth from the shore back to the ocean gave calmness to my soul as I stared at the fiery red with a tinge of yellow and orange hue sky, waiting for the sun to set and wishing that tomorrow... a bright new day... he would comeback to me.“You forgot your shawl again!” I felt a warm thick cloth hanged o
A week had already passed since Alexander went to a business trip. He was supposed to come back after three days but... not his body nor shadow have appeared. Jingfei had become worried that something might happened to him and tried to contact him but the number he was using was no longer available. She tried asking for Alexandria and his parents but none of them were able to reach him as well. Madame Heroux tried to pull some strings to ask the airport for his flight details but she only got the information of his three days flight and no further information aside from that. “You really don’t have any means to contact yor brother? It’s been a week since he left but no calls and messages or even emails come from him.” Jingfei mumbled as her eyes stayed focus on the huge flat screen.“Don’t worry about him. Alexander will comeback before Lucien and Oceane’s wedding the day after tomorrow. Maybe something had happened in
The soft mattress sunk as Alexander sat down beside Jingfei. The woman was giving him a glare while pulling the thick blanket to cover her naked body underneath. “What happened to your promise? We didn’t even finish packing your clothes.” Jingfei’s loud vocie echoed inside the man’s Alexander turned his head on the floor to see the scattered clothes of him and Jingfei. “Not that! Over there!” The woman pointed his piled clothes on top of the chair and the suitcase laying on the floor. Jingfei could feel her face burning when Alexander stared back at her with a playful look on his face. “We can just finish that later. Don’t tell me you didn’t enjoy me pouning on top of you? My back stings right now, wife.” Alexander’s roared a laugh when the woman hid herself under the blanket. “Would you please stop laughing, Alexander!” Jingfei lowered the blanket as she took a peek on Alexander wh
“Did something happened at the company?” Lucien buckled his seltbelt first before taking a glance at the woman beside him. Nymphis started the car’s engine and had a glimpse of the rearview mirror. “She just said that the investors demanded for your attendance at the meeting. I almost forgot about the meeting as well.”“Was it about the expansion of the apparel store? Or the one where I invested in a movie?”“Both! I guess? You didn’t even consult me about that movie thing.” Jingfei sneered as she drove away from the mall’s parking lot.“It was an abrupt decision. I read the proposal from your study room and just affixed my signature. Sinclaire Wise will also be one of the cast so it won’t be a problem.”“She’s not even that good so could you please stop sponsoring my cousin’s projects?” A glint of irritation could be heard from the young lady’s voice
Her eyes slightly widened as her lips parted a bit. Jingfei didn’t expect that just after two weeks since that incident had happened, she will encounter him at the jewelry store where she is choosing her engagement ring. The memories of their meeting for the first time after seven years flashed like lightning on her head. She realized that she haven’t said what she wanted to say after remembering that she just left him after he explined everything. “Darling? Are you alright?” Alexander’s deep and gentle vocie got her back to her senses. She looked up to him and smiled, “Yes, I’m alright,” she reassurely uttered before shifting her gaze back to Nymphis and the real Lucien. She stood up and plitely questioned Nymphis who was apcing towards them. “It’s been a while. What are you doing here Miss Nymphis? Did you just got here?” “Yes indeed it’s been a while, Jingfei. And oh! We we
Jingfei was buckling her seatbelt when Alexander popped inside the driver seat. He just finished conversing with one of the head chefs. As he was wearing his seatbelt, he could feel the intense stare from the woman beside him. “What is it darling?” He turne his head to look at Jingfei whose lips were a bit extended into a pout. “You should have not announced it yet darling!” She exclaimed in a low tone, refering to their engagement.“Why? Did you not like that others knew about your proposal?” “That’s the case why I don’t want them yet to know that were engage since it was me who proposed. I am n-“Alexander reached for the woman’s hand when he saw her worried expression. “You don’t have to worry that you... a woman proposed to me. Yes we’ve grew up and knew that it is the man who asks the woman’s hand for marriage but I don’t care what would others say about y
*clink* *clink* *clink* The sound of the glass bottle colliding with each other echoed in the whole first floor of Nymphis’ house. Her blue platform heels halted in front of a wasted man laying on the cold floor. It’s already eight in the morning and like the scene she witnessed yesterday morning, the real Lucien was knocked off on the cold floor again.“Hah!” A breathy sight escape from the young lady’s lips and without hesistation, Nymphis kicked the man with all her might. Not minding if he would scream in pian but she doubt that he could still feel pain.“Wake up! Are you planning to kill your liver and other organs, or what?” Her voice echoed and Lucien could only groan not because of the pain inflicted by Nymphis but because of his throbbing head. Folding her arms together and resting it on her chest, Nymphis tilted her body a little bit to have a clear look on Lucien’s wasted face. “Do you still
“Are you alright, Alexander?” Tilting her head, Jingfei asked when the man didn’t give her an answer.“Why are you standing in front of your door and dressed like that? Elite told me that you are not feeling well.” The woman’s lips curved upwards, she chuckled at what the man said. “I’m probably sick but not from what Alexandria have told you. Here-” Jingfei handed a black long rectangular cloth to the man, “wear this and don’t try to peek at my back. Just look at me as you pair your eyes with that.” Alexander confusedly stared at the woman as he grabbed the long cloth. As what Jingfei had instructed him, he paired his eyes without even taking his gaze on her lovely face. “Why am I getting blindfolded today.” He mumbled as the image of his sister doing the same thing poppes to his mind. “How many finger I’m having on air right now?” The woman raised three of h
Alexander firmly stared at the woman beside him. “What nonsense are you spouting?” His eyes almost squinting and a crease on his forehead was visible.“I’m not spouting nonsense. I’m telling you the truth! Before you go to your business trip. You’ll hear her explanation. I won’t tell you everything because it’s not my business to tell it to you after all. I was just giving you hints so you’ll open that godd*amn eyes of yours and see that Jingfei truly loves you. You better go see your doctor and get some treatment once you know things. And by the way, when are you leaving?” Alexander’s face was still filled with confusion but nonetheless he still answered his sister. “The day after tomorrow.” Taking one cupcake from the box. Alexandria briefly looked at her brother before shifting her whole body towards the direction of the view that overlooks both trees and the city. Clasping both her han