Just a trap (FB)

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After having their breakfast, Sang Qian dropped Mi Chan in the slums. She lied when she said she had some work. Instead Sang Qian parked her car in the basement of the nearby hotel and ran back up to the slums.

She changed into an old torn clothes and tied her hair in a bun. She wore a mask and hid herself in one corner of the street. She covered her eyes in black shades. The street was very small and had huge water drums on one side. They were probably empty.

In front of her were trail of small houses. They were empty or people were inside doing work. There were small craft and furniture warehouses everywhere. She hid behind the drums and she waited for Mi Chan to come back out. Because she didn't know which house belonged to Mi Chan. She didn't miss a luxurious car parked outside. Was Wang Zhao here?

She was tired of waiting for almost half an hour. Even passerby's passed her weird looks. Just as she was about to give up, she decided to take a last look around and just then what she witnessed made her heart stop for a few seconds.

She saw A man and Mi Chan walk out of Mi Chan's small apartment. What shocked Sang Qian was the man. He was LI ZINHUO! He ruffle Mi Chan's hair with a smile on his face. Mi Chan was laughing lightly and nodded her head; she gave him a hug. She couldn't hear what they were talking about. Immediately taking out her phone, she clicked the picture.

There was a confused look on Sang Qian's face. He walked to his car and she leaned back behind the drums making sure he couldn't see her. She pretended as if she was searching for something. She turned around lightly just enough to witness him pulling a big bag out from the car.

She furrowed her brows and her eyes traveled to Mi Chan who was now checking the bag and commented something which Made Li Zinhuo shake his head. Both of them seemed way too comfortable with each other. Did it all start at the party? That was the only time they met? Sang Qian blinked lightly and now things were getting over her head. She knew she had to find out about everything before assuming.

Wang Zhao liked Mi Chan. What if she didn't like him back? Was she cheating on him? She could imagine all the unending possibilities. A sigh escaped her lips as she noticed Mi Chan now walked back inside as Li Zinhuo's car left the sight.

A cold chuckle escaped Sang Qian's lips. She didn't feel good about this. Was Mi Chan fooling both her and Wang Zhao? She gulped lightly as a sudden fire was ignited within her to dig down the whole truth no matter what.

She saw Mi Chan walk inside and herself decided to go back home and get dressed before coming back later. Her brain couldn't stop thinking about what she had witnessed. She could not take her mind off it. She didn't wanna take any stupid action so she decided to keep it to herself unless she found a solid proof against Mi Chan.

It was also possible that Mi Chan and Li Zinhuo were related somehow and were inmocent? Li Zinhuo wasn't that close to Sang Qian but he wasn't distant either. She never heard about Mi Chan from him. She clearly witnessed that at the gala both were really uncomfortable but what changed it?

***

Sang Qian looked at Mi Chan who was smiling as she talked to Wang Zhao on call. She wasn't paying attention to her words but rather her gestures. She was smiling just like a kid who got his favourite candy. Mi Chan was blushing too, making her even more confused.

She averted her eyes and looked at her phone screen which had a text from an unknown number. The text only said," sometimes it's just a trap." A smirk made it's way on her lips. Always expect the least expected, the saying was true. Never had she ever had such a weird day before.

Her eyes shot up and then she looked at the bag which was placed beside the couch they were seated on. The one Li Zinhuo gave Mi Chan. A sudden realization hit her. Mi Chan lived with him?

She blinked and her fist curled up. This mess wasn't as simple as it seemed. She needed to do something about it all. She excused herself and walked to her room closing the door behind and leaned against it. A plea left her lips," God help me!"

She wondered what she had she got herself into. She promised to herself that she would definitely get to the end of it. Just for Wang Zhao and her own peace.

The turmoil of emotions within her wasn't settling and it made her even more worried.

***

Wang Zhao was himself busy in his work when he got to know the news about Mi Chan moving in with Sang Qian. He was slightly confused and both worried. He hadn't seen Sang Qian since that night. She was avoiding him but he himself thought it was for good.

Why did Mi Chan move in with Sang Qian? He lived on the upper floor. She could've asked him for a room in his apartment. He texted Sang Qian because he wanted to know but when she didn't reply, he gave up. He cannot take Mi Chan's life decisions anyways.

He was at the manor when he noticed his mother was talking about Li Zinhuo with someone. His mother smiled," He got married?!" Wang Zhao was taken aback," when did Li Zinhuo marry?" He yelled as he walked to the ladies having a chat.

Aunt Li smiled," Yes, an year ago. But I could not keep it a secret any longer." Wang Zhao frowned," What? With whom?" Madam Li smiled," She is someone from a very influential family. She left for states and will be back after graduation."

Wang Zhao nodded his head," I will myself go and ask Li Zinhuo." He paused and thought, Sang Qian must have known. He thought it was a prank. So he called her.

After a few rings the call was answered," Yes?" Her voice was rather low vibrational. He cleared his throat," Is Li Zinhuo married?"

The call went silent for a few seconds and he heard a soft," Ah, Yes. You didn't know? Its been an year. But I haven't seen the girl yet!" He nodded," Ok. Well.."

He asked instinctively," Are you not in a good mood?" He heard a chuckle," Your actions are the reason I love.. like you. I mean You should stop being polite with me." He was again surprised but not surprised at the same time. She didn't know what awkwardness was. She didn't know that she might be too straightforward for a person to handle at times.

He sighed," take care of Mi Chan. Bye." He ended the call," I will be rude. If that is what you want." Another sigh escaped his lips and he furrowed his brows. He was really interested to know who was his sister-in-law.

***

Sang Qian smiled at the phone and looked at Mi Chan," Wang Zhao ordered me to take care of you. By the way, mind me asking you a question?"

Mi Chan raised a brow," hm." Sang Qian pursed her lips lightly," Why do you work at Wang Zhao's company. There are many other companies in the whole country. I mean there are others like Li corporations, way higher paying jobs are available. Why did you have to be his secretary?"

Mi Chan frowned," are you jealous?" Sang Qian was taken aback. She scoffed," why would I be. You have A BOSS. I am THE BOSS." She saw a cold look pass Mi Chan's eyes even when she started laughing," I am kidding sister Qian. And No, I was offered a job here. So without any much thought I applied here. I Was in need of urgent money."

Sang Qian smiled," Oh, well, now you don't have to worry about your living expenses for sometime. Enjoy, but I will make you pay later." Her words had a hidden meaning that didn't get across. Mi Chan smiled," I will pay you with interest one day." Sang Qian's smile widened," hm."

***

A month had passed, Sang Qian was getting used to living with Mi Chan. She loved Mi Chan's cooking. She noticed that Mi Chan was always back at time and left at the same time. She was rather disciplined. She also caught her working out in her room and going to gym on the weekends.

There was indeed a good connection established between her and Li Zinho, no wonder she could afford gym. Sang Qian played innocent, not asking her anything, not wasting her time to argue with her. It was one day, that she decided to walk back home. It was early for the city roads to be empty.

She decided to pick Mi Chan on her way. She stepped inside the huge building. She asked the receptionist to call for Mi Chan. The receptionist told her she was on a leave. Sang Qian decided to visit Wang Zhao, anyways, she had something to hand over to him.

A few minutes later, she was standing in front of his office. She knocked on his office door," may I come in sir?" She heard his calm voice," Come in." She smiled and opened the door. He looked up and was taken a back," what are you doing here?" Were the first words that escaped his lips.