Why can’t you see that?

"Zean! What are you doing?"

He's leaning with his back against the wall next to the refrigerator. His feet are crossed at the ankles and it narrows his eyes in her direction. He's flipping something over in his fingers, staring at her.

Mei Lien looks back at him and there's a smirk on his face. His eyes fall to his hand, and She notices he's holding a Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet.

He places it back on the table. "Where d'you get this?"

Mei Lien "..."

He stares at her silently, taking two steps towards her. She backs against the counter and his hands meet her waist and he slides them between her butt and her jeans, pulling her against him. His mouth claims hers and he kisses her while he lows her jeans.

His lips drag down her neck as She kicks off her shoes and then he pulls her jeans off the rest of the way. Zean lifts her and sets down on the countertop, standing between her knees. She can smell the scotch on his breath, she's already breathing heavily as his warm lips slide across hers.

"Where did you get that, Lien?" he whispers, looking at my mouth like he's about to devour me.

What?

Mei Lien's heart feels like it beats in reverse.

Why does he keep asking her this?

His fingers are still moving inside of Mei Lien, his eyes still look like they want her.

"Zean" Mei Lien whispers, keeping her voice calm, even though She's beginning to shake. "That hurts."

His fingers stop moving, but his gaze never leaves hers. He slowly pulls his fingers out of Mei Lien and then brings his hand up around her throat, squeezing gently.

Mei Lien can feel him hard against his jeans as he presses into her. But then he pulls back. His hands leave her entirely as he flattens his back. He reaches beside him, next to the table, and he picks the letter. He holds it up, then tosses it towards Mei Lien. "Did you have time to read that yet?"

Mei Lien blows out a breath of relief. "Not yet"

"Read it out loud."

"You want me to read the letter?" Mei Lien asks. "Right now?"

She feels odd, half-naked, holding a letter. He nods. "I'd like you to take off your shirt first. Then read it out loud."

He's overreacting.

"Dear, Mei Lien.

It's odd sending a little gift if it's not your birthday or any special occasion. ..." Mei Lien stops nervously looking at Zean. He looks calm, but she knows that isn't true.

"Continue,"

"I hope you liked my other little presents from before. ... If... if" She could not read anymore, she knows who is this. Well, not exactly but she knows one person who always sends gifts to her in the most important moments of her carrier. It started one year ago. She remembers this person little presents for this person were over 4 million.

"Don't stop Lien,"

Mei Lien feels chills over her body " If you are asking yourself, the reason for my gift, well I just feel like it., I am your protector. Sincerely yours, L."

"Little gifts, eh? Who can send a bracelet over 4 million, Lien?!?!" Zean higher up his voice, he looks furious.

He laughs.

"It looks like isn't the first time,"

" I ...." She could say anything because Zean pulled out a box under the table. An empty light blue box with the words, "Mei's stuff," written on the side of it. And then all the contents were inside that box. Letters... some rings... bracelets. She closes her eyes and breathes in slowly.

He read the letters.

No.

He. Read. Everything.

His arm comes around her waist from behind and takes a firm hold of one of her breasts. His other hand feathers her shoulder as he moves the hair away from her neck.

She squeezes her eyes shut, just as his fingers trace across her skin, up to her shoulder. He slowly runs his finger over the heart and a shudder runs over her whole body. His lips meet my skin sinking his teeth into her so hard, Mei Lien screams.

She tries to pull away from Zean, but he has such a tight grip on her he doesn't even budge. The pain from his teeth piercing her collarbone. She immediately starts crying. Sobbing.

"Zean, let me go," Mei Lien says, pleading. She is too scared to look at him. His hands are digging into her shoulders as he pushes her towards the bed. She tries to fight him off of her, but it's useless. He's too strong for Mei Lien.

"Who is he, Lien?" His voice isn't as composed as it was minutes ago. He's furious now.

"Zean," Mei Lien begs. " I can explain." Tears streak down her temples "You're angry. Please don't hurt me, please. Walk away, and when you come back, I'll explain."

His hand grips Mei Lien's ankle "I'm not angry, Lien," he says, his voice disturbingly calm now. "I just think I haven't proved to you how much I love you." His body comes down against Mei Lien's and he takes her wrists with one hand above pressing.

"Zean, please." Mei Lien is sobbing, trying to push him off of her with any part of her body. "Get off me. Please."

No, no, no, no.

"I love you, Lien," he says, his words crashing against her cheek. "More than anyone. Why can't you see that?"