Loafs

Jia Hua was sweating, feeling nervous, agent Xu was looking at her, scrutinizing her current appearance. Only after five minutes passed, he spoke again, " The skin care is the first thing on the list, then….. ", he kept saying a load of information, while he handed over a few papers. Jia glanced at them, and she was left stunned. There were at least five pages, and it was the list of things she had to get done before the end of the day. She gulped down, it was already 2p.m. 

Ignoring her current state, agent Xu left the room, calling the driver. She could only haste her pace and catch up. There was still a long day ahead. 

" Be careful, I need her perfect and useful ", a voice ordered, " Yes, madam ", agent Xu respectfully answered. 

He looked over and saw the girl sitting on the chair, surrounded by people. She was undergoing the beauty treatment, in order to enhance her appealing features, into a more pleasant look at. 

Lives like hers, were only meant to be controlled and die or break free and run away. 

Xue admired the scenery from her passenger window, on her left, Cheng Feng was driving. Usually assistant Lu drove for them, but today was a special day. 

He just didn't know that his aide was super happy to finally be free from being the third wheel of the couple.

" Mn, it should be around here ", her husband looked in front, while searching for a closer parking spot. A three layer cream building was in front of them, and on the sign a cute cat drawing was coiled on it. The walls were decorated with paw prints, it was adorable. 

After stopping the car. Cheng Feng looked at Xue, and smiled, her eyes were sparkling, while looking at the place, she may have already guessed the surprise. Cheng Feng got off first and opened the car door for her, while offering his arm, Xue giggled. This gesture almost became their signature, it was the start, the very start. And also her husband didn't mind being a gentleman at every occasion possible. 

As they entered the shop, a soft tinkling echoed, welcoming them. Xue's eyes got even bigger seeing those cats loafing around, the shop had a small hall, and after that, the floor was covered in a soft carpet. 

They had to take off their shoes and put on a pair of comfy slippers. Then they were shown the spot for eating and drinking their food, in a safe place. 

Xue held in her urge to pet those calm kittens who were looking at her curiously. Her eyes were literally glued on those soft fur babies. 

She was so focused on them, that she didn't even realize that her husband was calling her. An arm wrapped around her waist, pulling her backwards, she jolted, " What do you want to order ? ", a husky voice brushed her ears. She instantly covered her mouth, trying to hold in her gasp, " I'd like a milk tea and a slice of strawberry shortcake, thank you ". Hearing the order, the waitress noted it down, while all the other workers were smiling knowingly. Xue turned away her head, feeling a bit helpless. She had this reaction because Cheng Feng's actions caught her off guard, startling her. 

He just smiled apologetically, raising his palms, as if was saying that he wasn't the culprit. Xue huffed and decided to ignore him, she sat on the stool, while waiting patiently for the cats to come over. Seeing her puffed cheeks, he chuckled, then he sat down too, enjoying the view. 

Finally, sensing that everything was alright, a black kitten snuggled shyly against Xue's arm. Slowly more and more approached, as if sensing that she was harmless. Now it was Cheng Feng's turn to be startled, cats had a silent step. He was so immersed in admiring his wife, that he didn't realize that a few pup approached him too, from the back. Then one, probably the youngest one, jumped on his shoulders, startling both human and pet. The ginger cat sensing a surprised feeling from him, he jumped off immediately, hiding himself. Xue laughed seeing the same expression on them. " I didn't know that you were a cat person too ". " I am …. not ", he shook his head. As long as she was happy, he'd gladly stick around with whatever she wanted. 

A maid placed down the dessert and drink, quietly leaving, it seemed that she didn't want to interrupt the atmosphere between them. 

While the two were enjoying their moment, behind the counter, some people were enjoying the scene too. Soft whispers could be heard, " Aww , look at this cute couple ", " They look straight off from a drama ", " I bet they're engaged ! ", " Look, they both have the rings on! ", " Are they married ? ". 

Xue happily ate the dessert, while sipping the tea. Of course, if her coach saw her food intake right now, he'd pull his hair. It was a sugar rush. Sensing her mood change, Cheng Feng stopped her thoughts, " I'll talk with the coach, don't worry ". " Uh ? How did you know ? ", he paused, " You were looking at your belly ". " Ah….. " , Xue rubbed her head, was it so obvious? She tried to be as discreet as possible while doing it. But nothing could escape from her husband's gaze. She felt warmth from his attentive care, she knew this wasn't a must in their contract. He did all of those things because he wanted, was he becoming attached ? Or did she start to become attached to him too ? 

She shook her head, better put those thoughts for later, now wasn't the right time. 

After they were done eating, they both sat down on the soft floor, while the cats jumped on them again, laughter and giggles were heard, Xue took out her phone to snap a few pictures. She couldn't resist the combo of his expression while benign buried under the loads of cats. So in the end it seemed that the cats liked him more than her, who would have known that ...