Later that night, after they had their dinner, the kids who were tired from playing after their baking session with their Aunt Jingfei, were sitting comfortable while enjoying their desserts. HuiLi had a small plate filled with pudding infront of him, Luwei was enjoying his milk flavoured cookies while Huihui had two slices of strawberry cake in front of her.
Both Grandma and Grandpa Zhou were sitting on the couch facing the kids. “Grandma, would you like some desserts? How about you Grandpa?” Jingfei shouted from the kitchen.“No thank you dear. I had enough desserts earlier. But your Grandpa would like to have a small slice of pudding.” The elder Madame Zhou uttered.As the elders were enjoying the company of their grandchildred, Lihua and Jingfei busied themselves with the desserts. “I’ve missed your desserts, Feifei!” Lihua uttered as she shoved a spoonful of pudding on her mouth.“That’s why I made soThe man waved his hand and smiled at the woman. Jingfei, who was still processing the man’s sudden appearance never left her sight on him. “You two know each other?” Jingfei attention was caught by her best friend, she slightly nodded her head without averting her gaze on the woman. “Yes, he is the cousin of my boyfriend, Alexander and he also lives at the same apartment building. I didn’t know that you are acquainted to Brother Li Wei.” She uttered to Hugo, who was also staring at her.“Well, I also didn’t know that you are close to them. After you left earlier, I got a call from him and invited me for a cup of coffee and now for a meal.” Hugo explained, partially the truth and the lie before he looked at Lihua, “I’m sorry for intruding, Madame Jian.”“Your my husband’s guest. But you really look like someone I’ve known.” Lihua shifted her gaze on her best friend, “Isn&rs
Darling that is enough! You should eat your dinner first. Is Mr. Alarie going to stay for tonight? It’d be to late for him to go home.” Lihua picked the glass bowl and carefully walked towards the dining area. Jingfei proceeded to where the kids are after seeing Luwei trying to sit on the chair. Standing back on his feet, Hugo was about to answer Lihua’s question when Li Wei spoke first before him, “Yes! He’ll stay. Jingfei will also stay here for tonight right? You two should go home together tomorrow since you live in the same building.” Li Wei suggested. Jingfei slightly froze when she was about to pick HuiLi up. The thought of her being with him for almost an hour made Jingfei stomach tingle because of an unknown sensation.Li Wei vaguely glanced, “Well is it okay for you Feifei? I’ll give you a month of free service at my restaurant.” Jingfei squinted her eyes, “You’re not joking right?” Li Wei o
A white Maserati’s engine died down after it was parked in front of a villa. Hugo hurriedly went out from the car and roamed his gaze around the house. It was already dark but the owner of the villa can afford to buy lots of light post for her house to illuminate the surroundings.“Still flashy as ever.” He mumbled before deciding to make his way towards the door. Hugo grabbed his phone and opened his messages. He entered the password on the automatic lock door. Once the door opened, the man let himself in. He closed his eyes as soon as the smell of lavender entered his nose. Hugo roamed his eyes on the house. The walls were painted with white that adds to the spaciousness of the first floor that only have a set of couch and several bookshelves as it’s furniture. The man’s attention was then caught by the sound of water, he glanced on his left and saw a water fountain attached on the walls. There were also plants and a small in-door pond that catches the water. Hugo’s fee
Two days had passed since the incident between Jingfei and Hugo. The man never showed his face again in front of Jingfei, at the apartment building or even in the restaurant, which the staffs had gotten more curious and worried since none of them had any contact even Jingfei and Alexander ddin’t know his whereabouts. Currently, Jingfei is making some desserts for lunch. She asked Anais to prepare something for the children who were having conversations with the other employees. Lihua along with Li Wei and the children came to the restaurant even though they were still closed for the moment. “Chef Xu, I can take care of this. You go and entertain your friends. The children have been asking for you, they are quite adorable.” Anais squeezed the her hands as she was thrilled at the cuteness of the tree children. “I have memorized and practice your recipe book chef and even did a taste test with our employees.” Anais proudly informed
Hugo just looked at the woman’s back as she entered the restaurant... He couldn’t do anytging to stop her nor pull her away from the place. He just stood on the smae spot motionless. Once Nymphis entered the restaurant, all eyes landed on her. They where baffled at the woman who clearly entered without reading the sign on the door... Still Closed... But Jingfei had her eyes open wide when she saw the woman’s face.. She quickly strode towards the woman to attend to her. “Ms. Nymphis! What are you doing here? I’m sorry but we are still close at the moment.” “Oh no! It’s alright! I am here for you. Can I speak with you for a moment?” Nymphis uttered before her gaze landed on Lucien, who was squinting his eyes as he looked at the woman-who just appeared.Didn’t know what Nymphis wanted to with her, Jingfei nodded her head, “Then please come with me.” She then guided Nymphis towards the lounge
“Oceane that’s enough! You don’t have to say that.” Lucien scolded the woman. He didn’t like what she said and how she acted in front of everyone. “I was just telling the truth.” The woman refuted back to her fiance. “Then you shouldn’t have told it. That was quite childish of you to say. Ms. Xu still wouldn’t know that I have known Mr. Zhou since I also don’t have any idea that they now each other.” Lucien pointed out his stand. He was also quite baffled when he heard that Lihua is Zhou Biming’s sister and Jingfei knows him. Oceane purses her lips. She was quite embarassed at what Lucien did to her. She just goanced at both Lihua and Jingfei as she said her sorry to the both of them. The adults stayed quite as the atmosphere had become weird. Alexander just keep his mouth shut as he didn’t know what to say. “Mommy! When will Uncle Hugo come to our house again? He
Nymphis smiled at the words that Lucien just said. “Alright if that is your final decision. No changing! I will send her a message. This will be your meeting place tomorrow! I will be away with my boyfriend so you better behave your ass and just speak with her. Don’t mess up this time, Lucien. I am already giving you this opportunity so control yourself.” Nymphis reminded the man and Lucien just nodded his head. The woman turned her back on the man and took her phone that she throw on the long sofa. She opened her messages and typed the address of her house. Reading it omce again before she sent the message to Jingfei. “The night is still long would you like to have some drinks with me?” The woman uttered. “I think I need that.” Lucien uttered and Nymphis quickly locked her arms on the man, “Good luck to you, Brother Lucien.” She teased and the man just nudged his arm on the woman’s side. The night w
Five minutes have passed since Nymphis left the anxious Lucien alone in the living room. It’s been five minutes that the man had been feeling his hands and feet sweat in nervousness. He could feel all the liquid he took last night travelled from his stomach to his throat. He didn’t even mind that he hadn’t taken any solid food yet.He anxiously waited for the woman to arrived and when he heard the sound of an engine slowly dying down, Lucien stood up as he could feel his hands getting colder. All the preparation and monologue he had been preparing while making himself look presentable seems to disappear like a bubble. He couldn’t remember a single word he thought.The sound of a heels clakcing against the tiled floor gets louder and closer. Lucien couldn’t do anything but get frozen on his feet as his heartbeat punds faster and louder like a drum- getting on the exciting part of the festival. At the center of the enormous