(ch.84)

Xiu Ying said "Hi, Hong, what are you sitting here aren't- wait why are you crying," as she quickly wipes her tears away.

"Oh, it's nothing. I just got sand in my eyes," she said as she turns away from him.

"No, tell me the truth," Xiu Ying said in an upset tone as he gently yanks her to face him. "Come on, I'm worried about you," in a soft tone while they face each other.

They stared at each other for a few seconds, Hong said "I better leave now," as she begins to get up but she felt a hand grab her wrist. She tried to make him let go but he said "I'll let you go after you tell me why were you crying," in a serious tone as he pulls her arm. She said she'll come back after she threw her paper plate away and asked if he wants her to throw away his plate too, he gave his plate to her. She stood next to him when she came back, she said "I was crying because I miss my parents," then she tried to walk away.

She felt a tug pulling her down, she fell onto Xiu Ying's lap, he quickly wrapped his arms around her. She said "Xiu Ying, what are you doing? Let me go before anyone sees," in a desperate tone as she gently hit him.

He smirked and said "Why are you so grumpy? Is it because of your period? Do you need a belly rub," in a sarcastic tone. "But seriously is that all? You know I'm here for you, if you need something or someone to talk to," in a soft tone, Hong smiled. Her smile quickly went away when they heard cheering, they looked behind him and they both saw that their team cheering at them with their phones out. Hong quickly got off of him, they both stood up, she made an anxious expression while Xiu Ying made a joyful expression.

Xia shouted "You guys we're supposed to be eating lunch, not couple-time," in a sarcastic tone as everyone put their phone away after the cute moment was over. Hong ran to Yu, Xiu Ying just chuckled as he walked back to the team. Mr. Yang said that it's time for them to leave, everyone was walking to the bus and Hong quickly took a picture of the sunset before they left.

When they were done shooting for the day it was 9 pm, everyone was so happy that they get to go early. When they were going back to the hotel, Yu overheard Xiu Ying asking Hong if she still has bad cramps, if she wants to, he can come to rub her belly again in a soft tone. She told him that it's fine and that her cramps weren't as bad as yesterday. Yu love to listen to their conversations, they're so interesting and she wounder when did Xiu Ying and Hong get so close. When they got to their room, they got ready for bed and went to sleep.

A few days have passed since Yu had left for her trip, Xaing tried to concentrate on his concert that is coming up in a few weeks, and to keep himself from thinking of Yu he would dance for hours. His manager would tell him to rest, to eat at least, or else he'll get sick but he wouldn't listen. One day his manager had enough so he made Xaing sit down, asked why wasn't he eating and he said that he doesn't know himself but he doesn't feel like eating.

"Why," Mr. Zhao asked in a curious tone.

Xaing said "I don't know but it helps me not think of my girlfriend," in a quiet tone as he looked down.

Mr. Zhao patted him on the shoulder and said "Well you shouldn't do this to yourself. You should think if you truly love her or not, I'm pretty sure that's the point of this break so when you get home, just think about your answer," in a caring tone. "Come on, let's go eat. Where do you want to eat, it's on me," in a lighthearted tone as he helped Xaing stand up. They went to go get food, said goodbye, then they went their own way but Mr. Zhao told him not to think too much then continued to walk.

Xaing went to his parents' house since it's been a while, when Yu's mom saw Xaing she said "Oh hi, Xaing, it has been a while since I have seen you, come in," in an excited tone. "You got thinner. Where is Yu, she hasn't been feeding you well, huh," in a worried tone.

Xaing said "Well Yu is on a business trip and I have been busy with work so that's why I got thinner," in a soft tone as he walked into the house. When he sat down the other parents came to sit with him, they begin to ask questions so like usual Xaing tried to answer them all. His mom asked him where was Yu, he said she was on a business trip for 3 months. Yu's mom said "Xaing, you should stay for dinner," and he agreed.

Later that day, "Xiang, come eat! We made your favorite," his mom shouted from the bottom of the stairs. Xaing walked down the stairs and said "Coming," when he got to the dinner table he saw Sun, Zhe, Lai, and some of his other friends. "What are you guys doing here," in a curious tone as he sat down.

Sun said "Well your mom called us and told us that you have been so lonely since your writer left for her trip so we came," in a playful tone as everyone was eating food and some was giggling at the way Sun was talking at Xaing.

"Oh ok, are you guys going home after this," Xaing asked.

Zhe said, "No, Lai and I will go home with you to take care of you on behalf of Yu, until she comes back."

"You guys don't have to do that, I can take care of myself plus what about your job," Xaing said in a respectful tone at Lai and Zhe.

Lai said "No, it's fine. We got new jobs here so we still can go to work."

Xaing's mom said "What do all of you guys work as," in a curious tone as she looked at Lai and Zhe back and forth.

Zhe said "I work as a mechanical engineer. I design or redesign mechanical and thermal devices or subsystems, investigate equipment failures or difficulties to diagnose faulty operation, and to recommend remedies."

Lai said "I work as a sculptor. I'm an artist who makes sculptures."

Bambang said, "I work with Zhe so we do that same thing."

Dong said "I work as a fashion designer. I design a lot of clothes."

Qiao Shen said "I'm a model and actor. I have modeled a lot of Dong's clothes that he made and have been in a lot of movies."

Yu's mom said "Wow, all of you guys are so famous. Can I get all of your autographs after dinner?" Xaing's mom whispered to her to stop but they all agreed so she didn't care. They all ate and talked, it's probably the most fun Xaing has had since Yu left. After they gave their autographs to Yu's mom they left except Lai and Zhe, Xaing's mom said "You guys should sleepover it's late."

Xaing said "Mom, I think I should take these two to my apartment and I miss my bed plus it's only 8:30," in a casual tone as he puts on his shoes.

His mom said "Ok ok, drive safe," in a calm tone as she watches them put on their shoes.

Lai and Zhe said "Goodbye aunties and uncles," in a respectful tone as they wave goodbye. They smile and waved back as the guys were leaving, then they shut the door. Told them just to follow him and call him if anything happens, Lai and She nodded yes. In a few minutes, Xaing led them into an underground garage, Xaing texts them to park in one of the spots so they parked next to Xaing's car. When they go out, they went to the trunk to go their luggage, and begin to follow Xaing.

When they enter Xaing shared apartment, Lai looked around said "Wow, this is a beautiful apartment, he much did it cost or are you guys just ranting it?"

Xaing said, "We bought it so we don't have to worry about the rant, it cost $150,000."

Zhe and Lai's mouths dropped, Zhe said "How long did you guys work to be able to pay for this house," in a curious tone as Lai agreed with him.

"It took us about 4 years of working," in a casual tone as he sat down, they nodded and sat next to him. "But anyways You guys can choose any room out of those two rooms" Xaing continues to say as he pointed to two rooms behind them.

At 11 pm, Xaing said "We should go to sleep, I'm pretty sure we have work tomorrow," in a tired tone, he yawns as he stretches his arms.

Lai said "I think I'm going to stay up a little bit more, I'm not tired yet," in an apathetic tone as he looked at Zhe and Xaing.

Xaing said "Ok suit yourself. Zhe, if you guys want to use the bathroom, it's next to one of the rooms. Goodnight y'all," as he walks into his shared room.

Zhe said "Dumpling, I'm going to sleep now, don't stay up too late," in a caring tone as he walked into one of the rooms.

"Ok, Handsome," Lai replied. Xaing and Zhe got ready for bed and went to sleep, while Lai stayed up playing on his phone. He got a call, he picked up, He said "Hello... yeah everyone is sleeping ... right now!?... Ok I'll be there in a few minutes," then he hung up, went to go get his coat, stole Zhe's car keys, and left.

Lai asks "How is mom," in a worried tone as walked towards his brother and sister at the emergency door as they wait for the doctor.

His younger brother said "We don't know, they haven't told us," in a worried tone as tears form in his eyes, his sister also begin to have tears.

Lai hugged his brother and sister and said "Don't cry. Everything is going to be okay, let's hope mom will be okay too," in a hopeful tone as he tries to keep strong for them. They waited and waited, then a doctor came out and ask for Mrs.Qing's family. They immediately stood up, Lai said "How is my mom," in a curious tone.

The doctor was silent for a few seconds, then he said "Sorry, we tried our best but she didn't make it," then the doctor walked away. They all started to cry, his sister said "What are we supposed to do now? How will I live, I'm only 14."

As Lai was hugging his two siblings he said "Don't worry, Chin. I'll take care of you guys from on," he cries with them as he pats their heads. They cried for 20 minutes after that Chin said "Lai, who will take care of Jianyu and my school tuitions," in a curious tone as she wipes her tears.

"I will, since I make more than enough so just study hard so you guys can have good jobs," Lai replied, they nodded as they wipe their tears. "Let go home," said Lai as he put his arms around them and begin to walk with them. Lai asks "Did you come in your car," in a curious tone.

"No, I took a taxi, why," in a curious tone as he looks at Lai.

"Oh, I was going to ask if you can take me to my place to go get my car became I don't have my car," in a calm tone.

Jianyu asks "Why don't you have your car?"

Lai replied, "Zhe and I were taking care of Yu's boyfriend, which is also Zhe's cousin's boyfriend, and I left my car at my house."

Jianyu said "Oh ok" as he nodded his head then he added "Well we can go get your car right now" and Lai nodded agreeing.

They went to Lai and Zhe's house, Lai gave his car keys to Jianyu and told Jianyu that he'll drive his car and he'll drive his boyfriend's car so Jianyu went into Lai's car and followed Lai. While he was driving, Jianyu texted "I have to leave tomorrow morning for college so you'll have to take Chin to school."

Lai said, "Ok, where is it or what's the name of the school? We have to go get Chin's clothes if she's going to be with me."

"I'll give it to you when we get to mom's house and okay," Jianyu replied and Lai said ok. They went to their mom's house, went to pack half of her clothes, put the luggage in his car, and drove to Xaing apartment. When they parked in the underground garage, Jianyu went to go get Chin's luggage, and begin to walk into the building. Jianyu said "Older brother, what is Yu's boyfriend's name and how is Zhe and Yu related," in a curious tone.

Lai smiled and said "Zhe's and Yu's moms are sisters plus you might know her boyfriend already," in an optimistic tone, Jianyu stayed quiet. They were quiet for a few second, Chin broke the silence by saying "Jianyu, did you hear those rumors about Wan Yu, Wan Yu and Li Bai are dating. I really shipped her with Chen Xaing, they said they'll do a conference when they for back from making their movie which is in three months," in an upset tone.

"Chin, stop thinking that they'll be together. Yu already has a boyfriend of her own so stop shipping her with him even if she dating Bai, let her be plus it's her life, not yours," Jianyu stated in an objective voice as he made an annoyed expression.

"You're no fun, whatever," in an upset tone as she crosses her arms. Lai told them to stop as they got into the elevator so Chin and Jianyu glare at each other. When they got to apartment 605 on the tenth floor, Lai told them to be quiet since other people are sleeping, they nodded. Lai quietly opens the door and turns on the kitchen lights. He saw Zhe stand by the dining table with his arms crossed with an upset face, Zhe said "Where were you? Why are you out soo late, huh," in a bitter tone.

Lai made a soft look and said "Zhe, let me explain, it's not what you think. I-" in a soft tone but then he was cut off by Zhe.

Zhe said "Don't up to make up excuses," in an upset tone, then he took a big breath and said "Sorry, my anger took-" in a calm tone as he saw Lai's sister and brother come behind him as they look at Zhe. Zhe's mind went blank for a second, he asks "Why are they here," in a low, curious tone.

Before Lai could say anything, Jianyu looks at Zhe and said "Is this how you treat my brother if you get angry. You want to know why Lai was out so late, fine I'll tell you, it's because our mom-" in an enraged tone but then Lai stood in front of he and shook his head, telling him not to tell Zhe so he stopped.

Zhe asked what happed to their mom but Lai said "I'll tell you in a second." At that moment Xaing came out of his room said "What's going on," in his sleepy voice as he rubs his eyes. Chin and Jianyu looked at the person that said that that's the moment their mouth dropped open, said "Is- is that Chen Xaing? What is he doing here, don't tell me," in a shocked tone.