CHAPTER 22: YOU HAVEN'T SEEN NOTHING YET

He's my best friend. She said cheekily. When she saw the shock apparent on his face, she knew Mr Jealousy was rearing its ugly head once more. So she continued, and Li Mei, your cousin too. She said.

Jason's head was buzzing with too much information.

Wait! You are saying you know Jun and Mei? He asked her. He was still trying to wrap his head around the fact that the girl he had been looking for was so close to him, yet so far. He still couldn't believe they knew each other, but best friends... he was shocked silly. Fate was really playing the cruelest silly joke on hi.

Yes! She replied again. We went to school together, and me, Jake, Mei, and Bohan were a team. We were always together and we even lived in the same house. We bought a house outside the campus where the four of us used to live and Jake is also my racing partner. Ru Lan said to him.

Are you saying, all those times Jun went racing, it was with you? Jason asked her. He remembered how most of the time his brother will ask to borrow one of his cars, he used to even call him to float while he was abroad and reminding him of how much he doesn't know how to have fun.

Yes, she replied. I've also been to your family mansion a few times, i'm pretty close to your mom. Ru Lan added another blow. She just loved teasing Jason and she totally loved that look on his face right now, she wished she could just take a picture and look at it whenever she feels down and that is exactly what she did. She couldn't wait to let Jason find out how close both their families actually were. She was just as sad as Jason was when she realized how close they actually were, she cursed herself a million times for not paying attention to Jason whenever they talked about him,she couldn't help but think that if she had just showed a little bit more interest, maybe it wouldn't have taken them this long to find each other again.

The sound of the shutter and the flash from her phone broke Jason out of his stupor.

What are you doing? He asked. He was always a very private person and didn't like to have his picture taken so he was always alert whenever he hears the sound of a camera or see its flash. He quickly composed himself to avoid looking flustered.

I took a picture. She said, and showed it to him.

I know, but why? He asked her

Oh! Nothing serious, i just thought the look on your face was pretty funny and i want to look at it for a longer time, it's priceless. She said

Okay, do want another one? He asked her

Another what? She asked confused

Another picture. He said. You can take another one, why take one when you can take more. Jason said

Okay sure, she said and took another picture of him. This is my new screen saver she said smiling.

Can i take one too? Jason asked

Sure, take as many as you want. This Angel is camera friendly. she said nonchalantly, but make sure to take from my right side. I look more beautiful from the right. It's my good side. She said.

You look beautiful from every angle. He said, and then he took a few shots before getting back to asking her the question he had been itching to ask the moment she started talking.

So did you know who i was when you bumped into me at the mall? He asked her

Nope, i only knew it was you when you told me your name at the mall. I had heard about you from Jake and Mei though but i had never seen your picture. I was totally not interested in the cold mountain of ice they said you were, i didn't want to freeze to death.

He was already happy when he heard her say that their meeting was not pre-planned. For a moment he had thought she was like one of those scheming ladies who always tried to get close to him. Then he realized what she called him... mountain of ice? He asked dangerously

Relax Mr Li. She said and raised her hands in surrender and laughed at him.

You do know they love you silly right, they have been trying to get us together, especially Mei. She's all praises about you, and i even shopped using your card the other day.

Now he was truly happy. His woman had spent his money. He was already planning to raise Li Mei's allowance and he couldn't wait to flaunt his woman in front of his family, but then Ru Lan had to spoil his plans when she said...

You can't tell them yet though. I can't wait to see the look on all their faces when they realise that we have gotten together.

Jason was frowning, he wanted to show her off, his family knew that he had a girl in his heart, whom he had been looking for the past five years, he also couldn't wait to see the look on their faces when they realise that she is the same person. He then thought that her idea was not so bad after all.

Don't worry, Mei told me your mom was planning to hook us up at next month's Li family dinner. I had already rejected the invitation, but now i can't wait to go. What do you think? She asked him

He just smiled and said, whatever you say or do is good. We'll do as you say.

Okay she said and smiled back at him.

So boyfriend huh! She said

I like the sound of that girlfriend, Jason said.

Hahahaha, you do know you don't have to be so cheeky right? She said to him.

Alright go get changed, we've been here long enough. Let's go for dinner.

Sure he said.

Hey! She gestured to one of the employees. He came and she said, please show Mr Li to the changing room upstairs, she said.

Sure ma'am he said. Then he turned to Jason and said, this way sir. Jason followed after him.

After Jason left, Raymond came in and sat down with Ru Lan. He took the fork he had prepared for Jason and started digging in. He asked Ru lan,

Little flower, tell me, is he the one?

He is Ray, I'm never going to let myself get hurt again. I just want to leave the past in the past and move on. Besides i love him Ray.

Woah! Calm down girl. What about the knight in shining armour you've been looking for, for the past five years? He asked

She just smiled and asked him, what do you think?

Well! Nothing... i'm just hoping you will not ditch the poor guy once you find the guy, i know how important he is to you.

I found him. She said

What! You found him? Oh my God! Have you told your brother and sister?

Nope, she said. You're the first to know.

Where is he? Who is he? And how do you know its him?

He's here, he's my boyfriend, and i just know its him, I spent two days with him remember, I just hope that he didn't forget me. she said dejectedly.

Uhhhhh! trust me, you are unforgettable, who knows, maybe he has been looking for you too. you never know. just fond time to ask him. Raymond exclaimed and covered his mouth with his hand and opened his eyes wide. You mean? He pointed upstairs.

Yup! Its Jason. She said with a smile

Oh my god! Daisy, this is really great news.

Have you asked him why you couldn't find him all this while?

No, i haven't had the chance, i'll ask him later. I know you must have told brother and sis by now, you tattletale. She said to Raymond.

Hehehe, he smiled sheepishly and scratched his head. Well!

Well you can go tell them that too. Now go, i'm sure Jason will be down soon.

Congratulations Daisy. I'm really happy for you. He said.

I'm happy for me too. Daisy said, before Raymond left.

When Jason came down, he was wearing a black trouser, grey turtle neck shirt, with white sneakers. It was the male version of the clothes she was wearing, so she was shocked, and he looked so good in them like he just walked out of a painting.

She didn't want to tease him this time so she just said, that's a really nice choice of clothes you have on.

Of course, he said. My tastes are usually top notch.

They walked out together hand in hand and she sat behind Jason on the bike. He started the bike and off they went.

Where to? He asked her.

Serene Gardens, she said.

Serene gardens? he asked. He had heard of the place, but he never thought that his little lady will know about it. Serene Gardens was such top-notch restaurant that everyone would love to have a meal there, at least once in their lives before they died, but the place was only reserved for couples and the waitlist was extremely long and the security extremely tight.

She reached over his shoulder and punched in the co-ordinates for serene gardens

You installed a GPS system, damn! This is really awesome. You keep hitting me with surprises daisy... he said.

You haven't seen nothing yet Jason, I'ma real can of unopened surprises and you my frien are in for a thrill. she said and held him on his waist as they made their way to the restaurant.