The will (II)

Du Wen Hai froze when he heard Mr Gan's words, his hands that were holding onto Ru Ran's wrist gripped harder. He held her wrist earlier during his explanation to try and convince her his earlier sentence meaning. He didn't expect the twist of events. F**K, I really did not see this coming. He lamented inside. He really did not put any of this factor into consideration when he made his move. Damn, did that bast***d Du Wen Hao saw through my plans? He continue to have an internal monologue with each thoughts lead to further strength exerted on the little girl's wrist.

"Uncle.. Uncle.. Why are you hurting me? Its really painful.. Sob sob sob.. Just a moment ago you said you will cherish me.. Waa Waa.. I want mummy and daddy. Sob sob sob.. Please let me go uncle," said Ru Ran pitifully while wailing in a small voice but loud and clear enough for people around them to hear.

Du Wen Hai was in such a daze, he did not even hear her words until his wife shook him hard and at the same time he felt a sharp sting on his forearm, the result of the slap he received from Mr Gan. Fong Siew Lay quickly grabbed Ru Ran into her arms, she then raised Ru Ran's reddened wrist into the air and started rubbing it gently. Ru Ran grimace in pain and let out a few small pitiful moans. The way she behaved caused the reporters to feel she is truly such a well behave and pitiful child. An orphan at such young age, to grow without one's parents is truly sorrowful.

Du Wen Hai was shocked by his own action and could see the glares on him by everyone around. He calmed his anxious nerves before he made an attempt to downplay or diffuse the situation at hand. He quickly knelt down on his knees, and try to take Ru Ran's hands in his hands but her reaction was faster, she quickly retreated a few steps back and hid in Fong Siew Lay's embrace as if he was a monster. She looked at him tearfully and with a terrified expression.

Du Wen Hai tried his best to calm his seething anger and prayed that his face does not betray him at this critical moment, never in his life he had been so humiliated. He never had to kneel down to anyone in his entire life. Not even for his marriage proposal. Yet the brat in front of him, not only did not appreciate his apologetic gesture and she even caused people around them to point finger at him. Unbelievable. He then look at the little girl's expression to see if she is doing all this on purpose. He could not find a single tell tale sign on that facial expression of hers.

Look like I do not have any other way, he thought to himself. Soon after, he clutched his chest tightly, while digging his finger nails deep into his skin, causing him to feel intense pain, soon after he started sweating on his forehead accompanied by the loss of colour on his face. His wife as if in sync with him started to shriek, calling for the doctors and medical attention. He then held another hand up to stop his wife ruckus, and in a pained voice, he said, "Ah Ran, uncle had chest pain earlier, the pain was intense hence uncle did not realise uncle had caused you pain. Uncle is truly sorry." Soon after, he feigned a faint. He smirked internally when his wife loud shriek accompanied his fainting act.

Ru Ran knew her uncle was acting as she could see his eyeballs moving against his closed eye lids. Since, he wants to act out a play, she decided to join in the fun. She ran out of Fong Siew Lay's embrace and ran towards the fallen man. She then tried her best to shake his shoulder, but he was too heavy, instead she decided to slap him a few times on the face, using as much strength she could muster.

"Uncle.. Uncle... Don't leave Ru Ran.. It was Ru Ran's fault, to make uncle so angry that uncle started to have chest pain, if uncle leave Ru Ran, then Ru Ran will have no one else. Wu wu wu.."

Du Wen Hai's blood was boiling inside, damn, this girl, did she cursed me to an early death. Chan Pei Sia was also enraged by the little girl's words that her hand itched to slap that little minx's mouth. She was about to do it but her hands were grabbed by Du Wen Hai. That small movement was seen by Ru Ran. Du Wen Hai was thankful he knew his wife's behaviour at the back of his hand. If she really did slapped Ru Ran, it will all be over.

"Uncle... Uncle.. Moved.. Thank god.. Uncle is fine.. Where is the doctor? Did anyone went to get help?"

Mr Gan had to hold back his laughter, and decided to cough instead. He cleared his throat once more and spoke in a serious tone, "Since, Mr Du is not in his healthiest state of body and mind, you are unfit to care for Du Ru Ran at the moment, and aligned with the late Master Du's wish, he had stated clearly in his will that in any event of his demise, Miss Fong Siew Lay will continue to be Young Miss Du Ru Ran's nanny. His trusted guard, Mr Yun Tek Wah will also continue to ensure the safety of the young miss. Young miss Ru Ran, Mr Yun is on his way, he had to take care of some domestic issues hence his absence at the moment."

Ru Ran quickly let out a breath of relief. Looks like her luck extended and she had managed to avoid to return to the Matriach house. She quickly asked if she was to return back to her house, Mr Gan gave her the reassurance she needed. She then turned towards her uncle who was lying on the hospital stretcher, "Uncle, please do get well soon and take care of your health." She then turned towards the tired looking hospital personnels because they had exerted a lot of strength to carry the heavy Du Wen Hai up onto the stretcher and said, "Sorry to trouble all of you to care for my uncle." She then gave a small polite bow to them.

Du Wen Hai wanted to retort but before he could, he was trolleyed away into the hospital. His wife hurried quickly behind.

Mr Gan then escorted Miss Fong and Ru Ran back to her house.