It was already night time when the doctors told Derek that his father is out of critical condition. Master Lu had triple vessel disease and the doctor performed an emergency angioplasty to unblock the vessels. Derek gave out a breath of relief. All his muscles that were taut and tensed, finally relaxed. His hands that were balled up into a fist became unclenched. With all the worries swept away, he felt empty. He almost lost his father and there were so many things he wanted to ask and know from his father. He tried to investigate himself the culprit from 20 years ago but it seems someone sealed the file until it was impossible to hack. Another reason why he made a trip back this year is to have a discussion with his father regarding matters 20 years ago. He feels that since he is going to get Jade involve in his life, he needed to make sure all loose ends are tied to ensure she wouldn't face any dangers. She has enough problems on her end. He sighed because that would need to be put on hold it seems.
He took out his phone and was surprised to see 2 missed calls, both from Jade. He checked his WhatsApp and sure enough, there was a message from Jade. His heart warmed up just to a simple line from her. "Is everything alright? You are behaving unusually quiet".
He tapped on the video icon and he waited for her to answer. Jade answered after two rings. "Someone missed me and it's excited to answer my call" he teased her. "You alright? You looked so tired and in a mess. Are you in a hospital?" she replied instead, her face showing some concern. "My father, he had a heart attack. He collapsed in the evening during the meeting. He just came out of the cardiac intervention lab and is stable but he still drowsy from the anaesthesia." he ran his fingers through his hair as he explained. He then saw her packing and was puzzled. "What are you doing?" "I'm coming. Tell me which hospital." she replied.
He finally broke into a smile. "Don't you have to be at the company? Your position is still shaky and there is a lot of shark waiting for the opportunity to cause trouble." She stopped her actions and took a deep breath, she felt like a bucket of cold water being poured over her. She is usually calmed and collected, rarely she made a decision without some deliberation. He is her exception. "I can come tonight and leave at 8 am. I have no meetings or appointments till 11 am, unless you don't want me there?" she replied in a serious tone. "My selfish self would love it if you could come but part of me don't want to you to be tired because I would feel sad." "Then I'm coming. Why don't you arrange a place to stay and freshen up." Derek was melted by her concerns and actions.
She took a private plane and arrived within 2 hours. She took a cab straight to the hospital where Derek was waiting at the entrance. Derek had already freshened up, checked on Master Lu's condition, arranged security personnel and hidden guards. One can never be too careful. He arranged a room for them at a nearby hotel. He had already ordered supper for them. The moment he saw her, his face instantly lift up with happiness and gratitude. He took her hand in his and led her to the hotel room. She tugged his hand and he stopped walking and turned around to look at her and before he could speak, she rushed towards him and gave him a hug, buried her head deep into his hard chest. Automatically, his arms wrapped around her body, enjoying the bodily contact between them. After one minute passed, they continue their way to the room without a word.
They had supper after she tidied herself. They ate in silence. Then they headed to bed, both enjoying their short time together. He caressed her hair tenderly and occasionally his fingers would weave through her hair. He broke the silence, "Thank you for coming." "It seems I can no longer sleep without you around." "I don't think I can sleep without you either...." He then continue speaking, "My father, we are not close but when he collapsed I had a lot of regrets. I regretted I did not put any efforts to bring us closer. He is not getting any younger, and despite being aloof and seemingly uncaring he never abandoned me nor did he let me rot in the darkness. All these years, I was self centered and wallowed in my sorrow that I forget I am not the only one suffering." "You are no longer alone plus, didn't you say he is alright now? Take this opportunity to mend things." He hugged her tighter and buried his face into her neck and inhaled in her scents and refused to let go because he could never get enough of her. He kissed her forehead and they both fell into deep slumber, no longer alone in this world.
It was already night time when the doctors told Derek that his father is out of critical condition. Master Lu had triple vessel disease and the doctor performed an emergency angioplasty to unblock the vessels. Derek gave out a breath of relief. All his muscles that were taut and tensed, finally relaxed. His hands that were balled up into a fist became unclenched. With all the worries swept away, he felt empty. He almost lost his father and there were so many things he wanted to ask and know from his father. He tried to investigate himself the culprit from 20 years ago but it seems someone sealed the file until it was impossible to hack. Another reason why he made a trip back this year is to have a discussion with his father regarding matters 20 years ago. He feels that since he is going to get Jade involve in his life, he needed to make sure all loose ends are tied to ensure she wouldn't face any dangers. She has enough problems on her end. He sighed because that would need to be put on hold it seems.
He took out his phone and was surprised to see 2 missed calls, both from Jade. He checked his WhatsApp and sure enough, there was a message from Jade. His heart warmed up just to a simple line from her. "Is everything alright? You are behaving unusually quiet".
He tapped on the video icon and he waited for her to answer. Jade answered after two rings. "Someone missed me and it's excited to answer my call" he teased her. "You alright? You looked so tired and in a mess. Are you in a hospital?" she replied instead, her face showing some concern. "My father, he had a heart attack. He collapsed in the evening during the meeting. He just came out of the cardiac intervention lab and is stable but he still drowsy from the anaesthesia." he ran his fingers through his hair as he explained. He then saw her packing and was puzzled. "What are you doing?" "I'm coming. Tell me which hospital." she replied.
He finally broke into a smile. "Don't you have to be at the company? Your position is still shaky and there is a lot of shark waiting for the opportunity to cause trouble." She stopped her actions and took a deep breath, she felt like a bucket of cold water being poured over her. She is usually calmed and collected, rarely she made a decision without some deliberation. He is her exception. "I can come tonight and leave at 8 am. I have no meetings or appointments till 11 am, unless you don't want me there?" she replied in a serious tone. "My selfish self would love it if you could come but part of me don't want to you to be tired because I would feel sad." "Then I'm coming. Why don't you arrange a place to stay and freshen up." Derek was melted by her concerns and actions.
She took a private plane and arrived within 2 hours. She took a cab straight to the hospital where Derek was waiting at the entrance. Derek had already freshened up, checked on Master Lu's condition, arranged security personnel and hidden guards. One can never be too careful. He arranged a room for them at a nearby hotel. He had already ordered supper for them. The moment he saw her, his face instantly lift up with happiness and gratitude. He took her hand in his and led her to the hotel room. She tugged his hand and he stopped walking and turned around to look at her and before he could speak, she rushed towards him and gave him a hug, buried her head deep into his hard chest. Automatically, his arms wrapped around her body, enjoying the bodily contact between them. After one minute passed, they continue their way to the room without a word.
They had supper after she tidied herself. They ate in silence. Then they headed to bed, both enjoying their short time together. He caressed her hair tenderly and occasionally his fingers would weave through her hair. He broke the silence, "Thank you for coming." "It seems I can no longer sleep without you around." "I don't think I can sleep without you either...." He then continue speaking, "My father, we are not close but when he collapsed I had a lot of regrets. I regretted I did not put any efforts to bring us closer. He is not getting any younger, and despite being aloof and seemingly uncaring he never abandoned me nor did he let me rot in the darkness. All these years, I was self centered and wallowed in my sorrow that I forget I am not the only one suffering." "You are no longer alone plus, didn't you say he is alright now? Take this opportunity to mend things." He hugged her tighter and buried his face into her neck and inhaled in her scents and refused to let go because he could never get enough of her. He kissed her forehead and they both fell into deep slumber, no longer alone in this world.
