You are my Dream!

Love is not an destination, Love is a journey. Xue Nuan was reminded of her parents whenever Zi Peng does something sweet to her. As a small kid, Xue Nuan always wanted to have the kind of love her parents had. First time in her life, she is little clueless.

She lost in her thoughts staring at the river flowing far away.

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An Hour or so before,

The newly married couple has reached Orange county Villa. It's a single Villa in the secluded area in the suburban. It's safe since Zi Peng owns and maintains the surrounding areas as well. Zi Peng loves to be in calm and serene environment.

Zi Peng gave a quick tour of the house and brought Xue Nuan to the garden with the view of the river.

Xue was thinking about the love of her parents and lost in her thoughts. Zi Peng noticed the slight change in her face.

"Xiao Nuan, what's wrong? Don't you like this Villa, if you want I will look for another place for you"

Xue Nuan was stunned hearing Zi Peng. She realized that he is genuinely pampering her, it's not just a show infront of the guests.

" Peng, Sorry I was thinking about my mother suddenly. I kinda miss her so much today."

As a mother loving son, he understood what it means to be without mom since young age.

He came closer to her and guided her to the wooden deck in the river.

The deck is placed on the river through a small pathway from the Villa. It's completely surrounded by water and trees on the shores.

"Xue Nuan, now close your eyes and just listen to my voice alone."

She squinted her eyes thinking what he's going to do. Yet she decided to go along to do as he says.

"Xiao Nuan, Now have you ever been with your mom to such places before"

"Yes, my Mom is a doctor who helps people who gets hurt in war camps. I have traveled with her. though it is a war zone, the places were filled with natural beauty. I used to help my mom and play with the kids in the camp."

"Did you miss your mom at your wedding today, Xiao Nuan?"

She nodded her head and tears were flowing from the closed eyes. His heart ached after seeing her pain. He calmed himself and spoke.

"Xiao Nuan, stop crying and listen to me please."

She wiped her tears and try to become normal after hearing his words. His voice was so refreshing and with the eyes closed, it felt like she is going to be in trance."

"Xiao Nuan, you know your mother very well right?"

Xue Nuan nodded her head in response

"Okay, now I will ask you few questions. You will have to answer with your eyes closed. okay?. Until I say to open, you shouldn't open your eyes."

" Okay, Peng"

"When you were little and naughty, how does your mother call you"

with the eyes closed, when she thought about the past, it felt like she is traveling backwards. it was not painful as she thought it would be, it's was fun to rethink about the memories.

"My mother calls me "Nuna" in affection. I love it when she addresses me like that."

Zi Peng eyes shined for a second, the name"Nuna" struck some where in his brains. without getting distracted he continued

"What is the best gift you have asked your mom"

" Awwww Even as a kid, I m not a materialistic person. But I mad about fresh cakes and muffins. My mom used to bake for me and the kids in the war camp.

I love anything with Nuts, so she makes Walnut cakes with hazelnut glazing for my birthday. "

Xue Nuan realized that she is not sad anymore, she is happy thinking about her best memories with her mother.

"Xiao Nuan, one final question for you. If your mom was here to witness us a newly married couple, what would she say to us"

"More than me, I always knew that she loves my father the most. She says "Like a braid , Love, trust and commitment intertwined with each other to form a beautiful marriage."

She has always told me that

"Love is not a destination, Love is a Journey. Which means that one should continue to work on love or marriage. there is no ending till we leave the world."

Zi Peng was touched by the simple yet profound words. He held her hands

"Xiao Nuan, Open Your eyes slowly and Look at me"

She didn't want want to open her eyes, it's like not wanting to wake up from the dream. She slowly opened her eyes on his words. it felt refreshing suddenly for her

"Xue Nuan, I guess we should listen to your mother's words. Let assume that it's a destiny to marry each other. Let's start journey towards love"

"Peng, but.."She was interupted half way by Zi Peng

" You are going to stay that I m born with silver spoon and you are ordinary girl who loves simple things in life.

Honestly dear, I don't know what is love. after hearing your mother's words, I want experience the same love she had with your father.

We both maynot be in love right now, But I will be a fool if I failed to recognize the happiness whenever I m around you. Looking at you, holding your hands like this, speaking from heart gives me the feeling like I have found my livelong friend, a companion and a soulmate.

Xiao Nuan, Can you please promise to stay by my side no matter what. Can you please give us a fair chance in this relationship?"

Xue Nuan felt overwhelmed hearing him. But he made sense with every word he spoke, so

" Peng, Honestly I don't know what to say to you. I m not who you think I am. I don't know how to tell you. right now I am overwhelmed with emotions."

Zi Peng pulled Xue Nuan into a bear hug. She was hesitant initially,but slowly she accepted it.

"Nuna, you don't have to be conscious around me. I want you to yourself. even I m new in this relationship, so let's together and figure out,okay?"

Xue Nuan felt nice hearing the nick name"Nuna" from him.

"Nuna?" she asked him leaning on his broad toned chest. she felt warm and cozy in his hug

"Yes ,Nuna means strong , dream. And you are my Dream. You are my Nuna."