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” You can go on from here and thanks for the ride..” Violet said but Ryan ignored her and walked into the coffee shop
” What do you want beautiful guy? Violet isn’t here to… Mujin couldn’t complete his statement Violet entered too
” Hi Mujin.. ” she smiled at him
” Where’s Mrs Zhan?” She asked still smiling broadly
‘ Is that how she smiles at every guy?’ Ryan wondered, looking between them
” See who we have here..” Mrs Zhan appeared
” Are you not feeling well? Did something happen?” Violet asked concernedly, walking to meet her
” It’s nothing.. just a little headache but I’m alright now..” Mrs zhan smiled and turned to Ryan
” The rude guy!! “.. she smiled walking towards him.
He did a little bow to her which made her laugh
” Wow, you’re behaving like a gentle man but I kinda like the rude side of you..” Mrs Zhan said sitting opposite him
” I needed to fix my attitude..” Ryan replied
” Oh! Why?” Mrs Zhan raised a brow
” Because I want Violet to keep loving me” he replied and Violet’s eyes widened
” Oh, my, so you two are…” Mrs Zhan didn’t complete her statement when Violet covered her mouth with her hands.
She quickly let go When she noticed her actions
” I’m sorry ma’am..” she apologized glaring hard at Ryan
” Fine I understand.. my mouth are seal..” Mrs Zhan laughed
” I think you should be on your way now..” Violet said, pulling Ryan up
” Thank you..” Ryan bow to Mrs Zhan as Violet pulled him out of the shop
” What was that? ” She asked, as they got outside
” I had to make them understand you’re mine now so you won’t be smiling at another guy that way” he replied
” Wait.. don’t tell me your jealous?”
” Goodnight..” he pecked her lips before walking to his car.
She smiled as he drove off. She was happy he was acting strong and cool unlike the Ryan who always had a cold look on
She walked back into the shop and met Mrs Zhan smiling widely
” So when did you both start dating?” She asked
” Today..” Violet replied
” Oh really? I should give you some tips on how to make him fall head over heels for you?” Mrs Zhan asked excitingly
” No thanks ” she shook her head as she walked over to mujin
” C’mon Violet ” Mrs Zhan stood up and went after her
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” I’m home ” Remy announced as he looked around the house. The house was exceptional quiet and he felt something wasn’t right
” Mom?..” he called
Leyan stood up from the bed, walking to the sitting room
” Remy..” she called trying to hide her sad expression
” Did something happen?” Remy asked
” What of your brother?” She asked
” I’m not his keeper.. can you just answer me?”
” And what are you doing at home? Why aren’t you at the company?” He asked, sitting at the dining.
Lunch was served already.
” It’s your dad Remy.. he’s doing things without thinking this days..” Leyan replied sitting next to him
She held his hands and stare at him
” Can you please stop hating your brother? He really went through a lot in your absence. He wouldn’t talk or eat no matter how many times I scolded him. You know how stubborn he is, He’ll always locked himself up in his room all day ….
” Mom..
” Please Remy, I’m begging you to forgive your brother. He really didn’t ki|| Lishu. What happened that day was meant to happen, so please Remy… I could go on my knees, please just forgive him” Leyan said and Remy stood up immediately
He stared at his mom whose eyes were teary. He turned to leave but stopped when he heard what she said next
” You’re dad is trying to engage your brother with the minister’s daughter, Mara ” Leyan said letting her tears fall
” I can’t believe I can’t even do anything about..” she cried
” What?!!! Was he perhaps drunk?” Remy asked, unbelievably
” I’m never gonna allow it, never!!” He gritted out and walked into his room while Leyan sigh cleaning her eyes
She sat on the couch holding a pillow to herself as she stared into space. She wouldn’t eat anything since morning
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∆∆ ZHANG’S MANSION
Mara walked elegantly into the mansion smiling widely
” Greetings dad and you too mom..” she smiled walking to meet them at the dining
” Welcome young miss ” the maids greeted while she stared at them like they were some Kind of trash before walking to meet her parents
” What brought you here? ” Her dad asked
” Dad, what sort of question is that? Of course I came to see my parents and not the minister..” she rolled her eyes dishing out her own food
” Sorry princess. So how was school today? heard your exams are fast approaching. How are you coping?” Her dad asked
” Let’s not go there dad.. you know school isn’t my thing. I still wonder how I passed high school..” she replied and her mom laughed
” Dad..” she called
” Yes princess, Is something bothering you?” Zhang shao asked
” Not really, I just want to thank you for creating a time out of your precious busy schedule just to Grant my heart desires..” she smiled
” You should be thankful they accepted if not, there’s nothing I could have done about it..” Zhang shao said while Mara laughed
” Thanks Dad, I love you.. ” she smiled
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” Young master.. Brown called, as soon as Ryan alighted the car
” Where have you been? I’ve missed you..” he added
” Don’t miss me please only her has the right to do that.. Ryan replied while Brown gave him a long stare, Wondering who he was referring to.
” Who are those inside?”
” The lady and young master Remy “.. Brown replied while Ryan nodded, walking into the house
He walked straight to his room, ignoring the maid’s greetings
He had his bath and change into something lighter before sitting infront of his laptop
His mind drifted to the time he spent with Violet and a smile escaped his lips just by the mere thought of her
” Violet.. he called her name, giggling softly
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NIGHT, SAME DAY
Li Xue walked into the house and met Leyan sitting on the couch in the sitting room. She didn’t even bother to look at him or help him with his things
” When will you stop behaving like a child ” Xue asked and at that time Remy left his room. He was thirsty and needed water… He just stood watching his parents from his door
” I’m behaving like a child?” Leyan asked while Xue just kept mute
” Why won’t I? I’ll keep behaving this way Untill you call off the stûpîd engagement ” she snapped loudly
” Engagement? Is Remy getting married?” Ryan wondered, leaving his room too
His mom sounded hurt and her voice sounded like she has been crying.
” It’s best if they just get married..” Xue said
” I can’t allow my Ryan marry that Mara..” Leyan said sternly
” Wait.. mom, what are you both talking about?” Ryan appeared
” That you are going to get engaged with Mara Zhang..” Xue replied
” What?!! Are you… ”
” You heard me ” Xue cut in sternly and made to leave
” I’m never gon..
” It’s not gonna happen!! ” Remy interrupted
” Not in this house dad.. I won’t allow my brother marry someone as Mara… not in my watch” .. he added and Ryan stared at him unbelievably
Brother? Did Remy just acknowledge him?
” There’s nothing you boys can do about it and that’s final.. Xue yelled before walking out on them
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TBC