Teach me to love

After Joshua fell asleep Sheng Xing explained to me that tonight we would go to casinos. And without him telling me I knew it had a link to help me punish my harassers.

While we are comfortably seated aboard the private jet, Sheng Xing approaches me with an elegant black dress in her hands.

Its movement is fluid despite the slight jolts of the plane. With a knowing smile, he hands me the dress. I head into the cabin and carefully slip on the luxurious fabric, savoring its softness and comfort. Once I have adjusted each fold, I leave the cabin to go sit down again. He then gracefully leans over and slips a ring onto my ring finger.

His gesture is precise despite the slight pitch of the plane. His sparkling gaze reveals a touch of pride and affection.

I look at him in surprise, the ring is magnificent but why give it to me.

-Never take it off, he whispers in my ear

-Why give me a ring?, I asked him perplexed with a beating heart.

-We're going to go to an unsavory place so I want the others to understand that you're mine, he suddenly whispered in my ear

I blushed, looking at him shyly.

-I know you saw the painting, he said to me, I hope you liked it because I want you to know that this is how I see you

Like that really?

-Mr. Captain is calling you, said a flight attendant

He kisses my forehead before leaving. And I feel my heart beating without being able to stop.

How did he know I saw this photo?, I thought embarrassedly.

-Mademoiselle, hold a blanket to rest on, the flight attendant kindly suggested as she approached me

-Thank you, I replied, accepting the blanket.

-By the way, your ring is magnificent, said the flight attendant, charmed by my ring.

-Thank you, I replied, smiling.

I noticed a ring on her ring finger.

-Your ring is also magnificent, I added in wonder.

-Thank you my husband gave it to me because he said I was the love of his life, laughs the stewardess, he didn't make a big declaration to me but it was memorable

-Congratulations, I said, smiling at him.

-And you, how did it go?, asked me the hostess of the curious area

I smile, I want to laugh because I don't yet know what this ring on my finger really means.

-He brought me a dress to wear and when I came back he put this ring on my finger, I told him, blushing slightly, but I don't know if he loves me to tell the truth, I don't. don't know much about love

-I'm sure he loves you, she said to me in a confident tone, all the employees know that he pays special attention to you, he paints you and tries by all means to make you smile. He only slept 2 hours yesterday to prepare this surprise picnic for you

Surprised I look at her, I had never paid attention to all these details and I had no idea how long it had taken her to organize this magnificent picnic.

-And this ring that you are wearing is a very important family relic, added the hostess, and the look in her eyes does not deceive

-I-I, I stuttered lost

-If you like it too, go for it, she said to me in a serious tone, before it was taken by someone else

-Y-yeah you're right, I replied, nodding my head.

-Besides, you know I heard Joshua say: If it's not Ruby then no one will be my mother, the hostess admitted to me

My eyes widen, Joshua considers me his mother.

-The flight attendants are needed at reception of the plane, said the loudspeakers

-I'll leave you, I have to go, she said to me, leaving quickly

I stand beside Sheng Xing, his comforting hand wrapping mine in a protective embrace as we move through the deafening tumult of the city of sins. The casino lights twinkle in the night, illuminating the path ahead, but I feel the grim weight of this world of corruption and danger weighing on my shoulders.

Sheng Xing, with his calm presence and sharp gaze, guides me through the human tide, protecting me from prying eyes and hidden threats. His assurance gives me a sense of security as we move forward in this realm of vice and betrayal.

The casinos around us seem to be temples dedicated to fortune and luck, but I feel that behind every smile, every burst of laughter, lies mortal danger. Every gambling game is a trap set, every misstep can send us on a one-way trip to hell.

-Are you afraid?, he whispered to me

-A little, I admitted to him, I'm not used to going to this kind of place

-Don't be afraid, I'm here, he reassured me

-Hmm, I replied, smiling shyly at him.

I tighten my grip on Sheng Xing's hand, drawing on his strength and determination as we navigate through this stormy sea of ​​greed and despair. In this world where alliances are fragile and loyalties shifting, I know I can count on Him to guide me through the darkness.

-Do you want to play poker?, he suggested.

-Do you know how to play?, I asked him in surprise

-Yeah a little, he replied, then?

-Let's go

There I was, sitting at a poker table in the city's swankiest casino, surrounded by shady characters and greedy gamblers. Sheng Xing was beside me, calm and unfazed, observing the other players with a keen gaze.

Smoke hung in the thick air of the casino, a mixture of cigars and cheap cigarettes. The dazzling neon lights lit up the room, highlighting the tense faces and nervous gestures of the players.

I glanced at Sheng Xing. His impassive face showed nothing of his emotions. His dark eyes scanned the cards, analyzing his opponents' every move.

-Add us to the game, said Sheng Xing to the employee who was supervising the poker game

-Okay take a seat, she said to us

The game began, and quickly, Sheng Xing took the lead. His strategy was impeccable, his readings of other players, impeccable. He played with disconcerting ease, as if he had already planned each move before it was even played.

The other players were starting to show signs of nervousness. Some cast suspicious glances at Sheng Xing, wondering how he could be so sure of himself. Others were beginning to lose patience, desperate to destabilize him.

-Are you a beginner?, questioned a man with a sagging face.

-We're just going to make a mouthful of it, mocked another man with a big belly

But nothing shook Sheng Xing. He was like a rock in the middle of the storm, imperturbable and steadfast. His hands were a perfect blend of luck and skill, and each card seemed to fall into place with surgical precision.

Tension rose at the table as the stakes rose. Stacks of chips piled up in front of Sheng Xing, testifying to his undisputed dominance. The other players were beginning to resign themselves to their fate, realizing that they were facing an opponent far above their level.

-Before finishing the game, what if we bet?, proposed the man with the big belly, if you lose, let us have the woman next to you

-You trust me, Sheng Xing whispered in my ear

-Always, I answered him

-If I win, you will lick the feet of all the players present at this table, Sheng Xing replied coldly.

Eventually, the game reached its inevitable conclusion. Sheng Xing was the last man standing, the undisputed winner of the table. He collected his winnings with a triumphant smile on his lips.

-Y-you cheated, said the fat man not wanting to lose

-Did I cheat?, asked Sheng Xing to the employee who was monitoring the game

-No, no one cheated, replied the employee respectfully

-So now you have to lick the players' feet, smiled Sheng Xing coldly

-The players are impatiently waiting for you, I laughed, amused by his decomposed face.

-Hey, what are you waiting for to lick our feet?, the man with the sagging face asked rudely.

The big-bellied man lowered himself trembling but I didn't have the opportunity to see the gesture that would follow because Sheng Xing blocked my view.

-Don't look, it's dirty, he whispered in my ear

Coming out of the casino, I looked at Sheng Xing with admiration. His mastery of the game was unrivaled, his confidence unshakeable. He was more than just a poker player; he was a virtuoso, an artist in the art of the game.

And I had the privilege of witnessing all of this.

-You're really incredible, I said to him, still stunned by what had just happened.

-If you want I will teach you to play, he smiles at me

-I don't want to learn, I just want to watch you play, I told him, shaking my head.

I walk through the starlit streets, bathed in the soft light of the night, alongside Sheng Xing. Every step we take together seems like a dance under this starry sky, uniting our destinies in a symphony of feelings and desires.

Step by step we move forward and I feel Sheng Xing's hand tighten around mine.

-I never have anyone like you Ruby, Sheng Xing suddenly admitted to me, you make me feel a whole bunch of emotions: desire, affection, passion, tenderness.

-I want to know Ruby, do you feel the same way towards me?, he asks me

My eyes meet his, and in their depths, I see the authenticity of his feelings. Tears appear in the corners of my eyes, rolling down my cheeks in a gentle testimony to the emotion that invades me. And then, I nod, a trembling smile playing on my lips, because in that moment, I realize that I want to share my life with him.

-Yes, I feel the same thing, I admitted to him, you are shaking me up

I want to learn to love as he loves me, I want to discover what it means to live every day alongside him. And in this starry night, under the benevolent gaze of the moon, I made a silent wish that our love story would be infinite, that each star that shines above us would be a witness to our eternal commitment.

Under the weight of emotion, I feel his strong arms embrace me, protecting me in a comforting embrace. His lips find mine in a kiss full of tenderness and gratitude, testifying to his joy at having received my response.

I feel the warmth of his breath against my skin as he buries his head next to my neck, his sincere words trembling slightly.

-Thank you for giving me a chance, he whispers softly, you won't regret it

His expression, full of vulnerability and gratitude, strikes a chord in me. In this moment, I realize how our hearts beat in unison, wanting to discover and love each other.

A tender smile stretches my lips as I gently stroke her hair.

-Teach me to love you, I whisper to him

-I promise, he whispers back

The stars continue to shine above us, their brightness seeming to reflect the glow of our budding love. And in each other's arms, we stay there, bathed in the magic of this moment.

I no longer know how we got to our private jet, all I remember are these 3 words that he whispered in my ear: I love you.

I don't need butterflies in my stomach when you give me the whole damn zoo

Besides, right away, you make me feel things that I have never felt before

You know how to make my heart beat faster

Emotional earthquake, disaster

You hit me hard, you made me weak at the knees

Yeah, something in me changed

Because I'm addicted to you