Reunion

Ying Yue knew everything about Nakshatra's research and the patient list. She was for all intents and purposed her older sister. Ying Yue was older than Nakshatra by a whooping five years, sure it never showed in the way they talked to each other, or treated each other, mainly because no one would ever dare to treat Nakshatra like a kid.

Ying Yue who has always been treated like a precious little sister, for the first time wanted to treat someone else that way. Nakshatra may be brash and outspoken, cheeky beyond measure, not to forget her sharp tongue, but she was still socially awkward and vulnerable. So Ying Yue made a promise to herself to that she would protect her, always.

And as for Nakshatra, she was clingy by nature. Once she liked someone, she would never let that person go. So, for her, Ying Yue was part of her family. And she does not keep secret from her family.

Ying Yue was a passable cook. And most of the dishes she learned to make were Nakshatra's favourite. Ying Yue knew she would love it when she came home to a home cooked meal. So she made stir fried prawns, egg drop soup, green curry and sticky rice. She was checking the rice cooker when the apartment door pinged, indicating that someone was opening the door.

Ying Yue moved towards the living room with a wide smile. Nakshatra came hurtling inside and with a loud screech launched herself at Ying Yue. Thankfully she was ready for it, otherwise she would have fallen down. Ying Yue was almost five eleven and not a lot of girls were as tall as her, but Nakshatra was the anomaly even in this. She was six feet and rail thin with all long legs and thick black hair that almost reached her waist. She had healthy caramel skin and the delicate features of her face almost always fooled people. She was wearing her a pair of ripped jean shorts and a neon yellow tank top that would have turned eyes. Nakshatra had a philosophy in life, nothing about her was normal, and people are always going to be talking about her, she was never going to shy away from those eyes. She will do whatever she wanted in her life.

"Let me have a look" Ying Yue said in an adoring voice as Nakshatra backed away a little from clinging to her. She smiled and twirled around her, which made Ying Yue laugh a little. She was a little happy that the shadows on Nakshatra's face which took residence after her mother's death has lessened a little. She has always been on the thin side, but because she forgot to eat due to her research, her health deteriorated a little. Ying Yue noted that she had gained some of her weight back, which made her glad.

" SO… am I still gorgeous?" She asked cheekily.

"No.. You have gotten even more beautiful Tara." Ying Yue replied her adoringly and made her sit down on the sofa with her. Tara was her mother's name for Nakshatra and she got into the habit of calling her by that name.

" Hope you like this place. Let me know if you wanted anything changed. I am still in the process of setting up my lab. You can come and work there as well. I have hired a maid as well. She has been with our family for as long as I remember. She is trustworthy, don't worry."

" Are you not going to live with me here?" Complained Tara with a pout, she then laid down her head on Ying Yue's lap and stretched out her legs on the arms of the sofa.

She smiled and touched her hair.

" I will be staying with grandpa. I have lost a long time with him, and I want to spend time with him. There are too many people in the house, and if I did not know for a fact that you would hate living there, I would definitely have made you live with me too." She explained calmly, stroking Tara's hair.

She made a face, but let it go. Tara knew when to let some things slide.

" I have faith in you. I know I would love this place." She said with a pleased smile.

" Let me sleep for a little while. I want to go meet grandpa Huo as soon as I wake up. I have not yet met someone who has not yet gone through chemo or any of the other aggressive treatments. I wonder how virile the little MK viruses are without the additional help of outside elements." Her voice tapered out and she fell asleep just like that. Ying Yue always admired the way she could fall asleep at the drop of the hat.

Ying Yue's good mood in seeing her soul sister sobered a little. MK.. Mother killing virus. For a genius, she sucked at giving names. Ying Yue hoped that the virus does not end up taking any more lives. She also knew that if there was one person who could find the antidote, it would be her Tara.

She took out her phone and started browsing through the internet to get some information about the investment companies Yawen told her, so she can actually make a decision regarding the future of her company.