MAYBE A DATE

While walking, she bit her lips wondering what the unpleasant feeling she felt earlier was. Her lips were swollen from all the biting when she heard her name.

She turned around with her slightly watery eyes and swollen lips only to see Fang Haoyu.

At that moment, Fang Haoyu was immediately dumbstruck she looked endearing, he wanted to kiss her. He swallowed a little.

Where's Kexin? Ai Meng asked him

I thought she was behind me Fang Haoyu said.

She's becoming a headache just on my first day riding with her Ai Meng thought, she opened her bag and took out the water can to drink her fill. Her voice was slightly hoarse.

For the first time, Fang Haoyu felt like being water.

Ai Meng called Kexin who in turn said she saw some of her friends and they were going out.

Ok Ai Meng said and turned to leave Fang Haoyu could only follow like a lost puppy.

Ai Meng got to her car.

Where's second young miss Su Zhong asked.

Outing Ai Meng said to him.

But she doesn't have cash, master does not give her monthly allowance. Su Zhong said and Ai Meng froze.

What? She exclaimed

Hmm Su Zhong said without saying anything more.

What were you doing there with Fang Haoyu's driver Ai Meng asked curiously.

He's my brother so I have to talk to him, it's only natural Su Zhong said.

K Ai Meng replied.

When they got home, Ai Meng freshened up then went to her father's study to talk to him about Feng Kexin not having allowance.

She knocked on the door and a deep voice replied slowly

Come in Ai Meng walked in.

Where's he? Ai Meng asked. The man inside looked at her with interest.

So, you're the Jing dad has been talking about all this while Feng sui said.

Hmm and you are? Ai Meng asked nonchalantly. Although the dude she was currently looking at looked cold and indifferent, she unconsciously let down her guard his presence somehow made her feel safe.

Feng Sui arched his eyebrow surprised at her nonchalance.

Feng Sui your elder brother Feng Sui said

Elder brother? Ai Meng said in a shrill voice losing her cool for the first time in a long time.

But grandma never talked about him. Ai Meng thought with a little frown etched on her face Ai Meng thought

Seeing her dazed look, Feng Sui seemed worried.

Are you okay? Feng Sui asked

Yes I'm okay so you said you're my elder brother? Ai Meng asked again

Hmm Feng Sui hummed

Please broaden my horizon Ai Meng said

Oh? Well dad adopted me the year your mother was pregnant with you Feng Sui said

Oh so I'm free to call you big brother Feng Ai Meng said

Hmm Feng Sui hummed satisfied

Okay, first of all your phone number Ai Meng said

En? Feng Sui said

Kexin laughed at me about just having ten people in my contact, of course I have to increase them Ai Meng pouted as though it was unfair.

Feng Sui looked at her

Don't worry with me here, you'll have lots of numbers on your contact list Feng Sui said with a doting expression

When Ai Meng looked at him, she started calculating all of his expression. Can he be trusted?

It just so happened that I have a bouquet to attend and it just so happens that I need a plus one Feng Sui said

I thought the presidents usually goes with their secretary Ai Meng said

I have a beautiful sister like you so why would I get someone else? Feng Sui said

But...… Ai Meng said and raised her head to look at him when she saw his eyes that looked as though he wasn't taking no for an answer.

Okay fine when is the bouquet Ai Meng asked

Next week Sunday. I will take you shopping and then we'll get ready for the bouquet. Feng Sui said

What if people start a rumor that you're picking up young ladies Ai Meng said

No problem they wouldn't dare Feng Sui said

Okay, not that I care Ai Meng said and was about leaving when the study opened and Feng Huanzhuang walked in.

Oh Jing you're here Feng Huanzhuang said looking at her with a bright smile.

I came to look for you Ai Meng said

What do you want? Dad would do anything to fulfill your wish Feng Huanzhuang said

It's about Kexin, why don't you give her monthly allowance. She's already fourteen and is at the right age to learn management. Ai Meng said

Is that all? Feng Huanzhuang said

Hmm, that's all Ai Meng nodded

Then I'll transfer fifty thousand to you and you'll give it to her Feng Huanzhuang said

Yes, I'll take my leave Ai Meng said and walked to the door

Don't forget our plan Feng Sui said

Hmm Ai Meng hummed and left

Immediately she got to her room, she got a notification about money transfer.

That man sure is quick when it comes to money Ai Meng thought to herself

Just then, the phone rang.

When she looked at who was calling, as expected, it's Fang Haoyu she refused to pick up the first three times. But on the fourth ring, she picked.

Hey, Ai Ai are you still angry? Fang Haoyu asked but was met with silence.

But I'm sorry Fang Haoyu pleaded

If that's all then, I'm hanging up Ai Meng said

Wait, want to come out for dinner there's this really cool place I recently found Fang Haoyu said

After thinking about it for a while.

Ok, doesn't mean I've forgiven you Ai Meng said.

Really? I'll pick you up Fang Haoyu said

Hmm Ai Meng hummed

So, did she buy the idea? Xue Song said as he sat close to Fang Haoyu

Hmm She agreed Fang Haoyu said

See? I told you I'm good at picking up girls Xue Song said

Hmm you're good at inviting girls out not picking up Fang Haoyu said

Stop being a smart-ass Xue Song hissed

Okay fine, now get out Fang Haoyu said and asked her where to pick her up.

I've to go now Fang Haoyu said

I thought you said I should leave Xue Song asked

Well, now you can stay and I'll leave Fang Haoyu said and walked out

He took the car keys and drove to the bus stop.

When he got there, he saw Ai Meng wearing a emerald green colored cargo pants, a white colored baggy top, white sneakers with emerald green colored bag and her hair, held up in a ponytail as she looked down on her phone scrolling.

Ssssss Fang Haoyu sucked in a cold breath.

She looks endearing Fang Haoyu thought to himself. He parked the car and alighted then secretly took a pic of her before calling her.

Ai Meng Fang Haoyu called and Ai Meng raised her head with her usual blank look.

She walked to him and nodded at him, a sign of greeting.

You look good Fang Haoyu said while whistling as he opened the door for her to sit down.

You too Ai Meng said

So, I'm taking you to a karaoke Fang Haoyu said as he started the car

I don't sing. Thought you said you knew a place Ai Meng said to him as she continued scrolling on her phone.

What are you doing? Fang Haoyu asked and stretched to look at her phone.

Wait? A comic? Fang Haoyu asked in disbelief

Hmm, don't get us killed Ai Meng said

Okay, so we'll go to the cinema Fang Haoyu said as he turned his head back to the road.

K Ai Meng said totally focused on her phone

When they got to the cinema Ai Meng alighted from the car and looked around, she had only been to the cinema once or twice and that was years ago when her grandma was fine and healthy.

So what do you want to watch Fang Haoyu asked interrupting her train of thoughts

Romance of Tiger and Rose Ai Meng replied

What's that? Thought you'd like action movies or something Fang Haoyu said

Go away Ai Meng shooed him.

Okay, I'll go buy the tickets and you'll go get popcorn Fang Haoyu said

No, I'll buy the tickets, you'll buy the popcorn Ai Meng said

Okay Fang Haoyu said

Ai Meng nodded and went to cue up for the ticket.

Fang Haoyu went for the popcorn. After the preparation Ai Meng and Fang Haoyu finally met again

Is that all? Ai Meng asked Fang Haoyu

Hmm Fang Haoyu nodded

Not enough Ai Meng replied

Enough Fang Haoyu replied

It's not Ai Meng argued back

It is Fang Haoyu replied and Ai Meng pouted aggrieved

Okay but we can't get another one else we'll be late for the drama Fang Haoyu reasoned and Ai Meng nodded vigorously nothing was more important than watching ROTAR.

They walked into the theatre and sat down. Luckily the series just began.

Ai Meng ignored Fang Haoyu' s presence as she dipped her hand in the popcorn and ate it. She looked at Zhao Lusi with admiration.

She was so good at stirring up trouble. She had never had the liberty to do so because she didn't want to cause too much trouble for her grandma.

Fang Haoyu on the other hand was so angry that he felt like breaking the screen.

She is supposed to be paying attention to me, ME Fang Haoyu thought inwardly.

When Ai Meng dipped her hand in the popcorn, she realized it was finished, she turned to glare at Fang Haoyu who in turn scratched his hair sheepishly.

Thank God I sneaked in chocolate Ai Meng thought inwardly and she turned her vision back to the screen and she dipped her hand in her bag as she took kit kat chocolate.

Fang Haoyu watched as she brought different types of chocolate off her bag.

Throughout the movie, her mouth did not rest for one second.

That was interesting Ai Meng said as they left the cinema

Hmm Fang Haoyu nodded looking at Ai Meng who in turn looked up at him with pleading eyes.

What? Fang Haoyu asked

Hungry Ai Meng said

Okay, let's go get something to eat Fang Haoyu said although, he was internally battling how she was able to eat popcorn for two eat chocolate for three and still have the guts to ask for food.

After eating, Ai Meng burped loudly and patted her stomach Fang Haoyu looked at her amused. She looked comical and cute.

Let's go to the park Ai Meng said

Okay let's go Fang Haoyu said

I'll buy the ticket this time Ai Meng said

No, I'll buy Fang Haoyu said

No, me Ai Meng argued

No, me Fang Haoyu argued back.

Rock, paper, scissors Ai Meng said

I won Fang Haoyu said happily

Again Ai Meng said refusing to give up

I win, again Fang Haoyu said

Race you to the car he added and soon he found Ai Meng at his front. Unwilling to lose out, Fang Haoyu tried his best to overtake her but the harder he tried, the larger the gap.

By the time he got to the car Ai Meng was sitting at the top leisurely waiting for him.

Are you an alien Fang Haoyu asked

Maybe Ai Meng replied

Let's go. Fang Haoyu said

After all was said and done, Ai Meng finally tricked Fang Haoyu into not taking her home.

By the time she got home, it was few minutes past eleven. She opened the door, removed her shoe and wore her home slipper before walking in properly.

Coming from? Feng Sui said with an amused smirk how she's able to walk in so confidently at this time of the night.

Brother Sui Ai Meng called in a small voice. Hearing her call him brother, Feng Sui felt satisfied to the core.

Hmm? He replied

I went out with a friend Ai Meng said feeling the need to explain.

Male or Female Feng Sui asked

M….M…. Male Ai Meng said

Hmm okay Feng Sui stood up. Freshen up and have good night's rest he added and tousled her hair before walking to his room.

Ai Meng stood there frozen for a while before walking to her room as she continuously touched the place that Feng Sui touched and couldn't help but feel a little happy.

Sist Feng Kexin called

Why are you awake? Ai Meng asked

I was waiting for you Feng Kexin said

Okay. Sorry Ai Meng said

Sorry for what? Feng Kexin asked. She wasn't really used to people saying half and half words.

Go to bed. Don't want eye bags Ai Meng said and shooed Kexin off.

Kexin went to her room and took out her phone.

Brother Haoyu can you explain this dialogue for me Feng Kexin typed everything that transpired between her and Ai Meng

Well, the person meant sorry for making you wait and wants you to sleep early Fang Haoyu texted back.

Well, is the person, is she Ai Ai? Fang Haoyu asked

Who's Ai Ai Feng Kexin asked

Ai Meng Fang Haoyu replied

Hmm Feng Kexin said

Fang Haoyu had been waiting for Ai Meng to reply to his text but she hadn't replied to anyone of the five.

Ai Meng walked out of the bathroom drying her hair with a towel as she walked out.

She took her phone and sat on the bed.

I got home thirty minutes ago, big brother wasn't angry with me so I guess Mr. Feng wouldn't either. Ai Meng replied to his text

So, what are you doing Fang Haoyu texted back

I'm about to revise my notes and then I'll go make midnight snacks for myself Ai Meng texted back as she got up to arrange her books on her table.

Just then, there was a knock on the door. Ai Meng frowned and walked to the door she opened the door and saw Feng Sui. Holding snacks and stick sweets. Ai Meng beamed.

Big brother what brings you here? Ai Meng said sweetly

Feng Sui was speechless with how good she was with flipping her expression.

Thought you might need these Feng Sui said

Thank you, Ai Meng, said as she greedily stretched her hand for the tray. Feng Sui knew not if he should cry or laugh.

So, you're not inviting me in Feng Sui asked

Nope Ai Meng shook her head

Why? Feng Sui probed further

Nothing, if you're not giving me the tray then I'll go back inside Ai Meng said about to close the door.

Okay, you can have it Feng Sui said

Really? Thank you, Ai Meng said, took the tray and walked back into her room.

Good night, Feng Sui said but the response he got was the closing of her door.

What are you doing? Fang Haoyu texted

Eating and about to study Ai Meng replied as she arranged her books on the table.

Let me join you Fang Haoyu replied

No way, I always end up with a hoarse voice Ai Meng said

True Fang Haoyu replied

Bye, good night Ai Meng said ready to pop two lollipop in her mouth when she saw an incoming video call. Her lips twitched before she picked up the call.

She glared at Fang Haoyu through the phone

What? Fang Haoyu asked

Weelly? Ai Meng asked her cheeks puffy from the two sweets.

Fang Haoyu tried holding in his laughter but couldn't

Ai Meng ignored him and went ahead to continue study while Fang Haoyu studied her expression through the phone.

What? Ai Meng suddenly barked

What? Fang Haoyu asked feigning innocence

Really? You're asking me? I can practically feel your stare burning holes into me Ai Meng glared

Oh Fang Haoyu said with a mischievous smile

I'm hanging up Ai Meng said irritated

W…..before Fang Haoyu could complete his sentence Ai Meng ended the call.

Immediately Ai Meng ended the call her face turned as red as tomato. She was the only one who knew that the way he gazed at her made her heart somersault.

Her phone rang again. When she saw the number, Ai Meng glared at the phone first and soon realized she was throwing a tantrum.

She glared at the phone and turned away from it with a hmmph as she continued with her assignment.

She finally picked the call and looked at him with narrowed eyes. Fang Haoyu swallowed.

Ai Ai, I promise I won't look at you anymore Fang Haoyu said

What? So you'd rather look at someone else? Ai Meng said

No it's not like that Fang Haoyu said. Just then she got a notification that someone texted her.

Hmm? You have friends other than me? Fang Haoyu said suddenly feeling possessive.

I don't know who that his either.

Ai Meng took a look at it and read the message

It's doctor Shin Ai Meng said to Fang Haoyu through the phone.

What does he want? Fang Haoyu said with a huff

Have plans Ai Meng said

Where? How come I don't know? Fang Haoyu asked

Have to go Ai Meng said

Where? Fang Haoyu asked

Bye Ai Meng waved and ended the call just then her phone rang.

Hello Ai Meng said as she stuffed her mouth with some snacks

Ai Meng how are you? Dr Shin asked

Not bad, you? Ai Meng asked

Fine. Hope you haven't forgotten our plans? Doctor Shin said

Nope, never Ai Meng said

Okay. That day, you were sick and didn't come to me. I feel particularly sad Doctor Shin said

Ai Meng huffed loudly.

Why is that Fang brat pouting image in my head Ai Meng thought

Sorry, about that, my friend took me to the hospital so he took me to their family doctor Ai Meng said

Really? Doctor Shin asked

Hmm Ai Meng said

Okay. Next time, don't hesitate to come to me. Doctor Shin said

Okay Ai Meng replied

Bye, goodnight Doctor Shin said

Night Ai Meng replied and ended the call

Fang Haoyu on the other hand was huffing and puffing on his bed. He had been trying to call her number for the past few minutes but they keep telling him that she's on another call.

His room's temperature immediately dropped few centigrade.

Young master Su Zhong knocked

WHAT? Fang Haoyu said coldly through gritted teeth. Su Zhou felt his legs go stiff as he remembered the day a maid by mistakenly knocked on his door when he was in one of all these funky moods of his.

I'll come back later Su Zhou said

Get on with whatever the hell you want to say. Fang Haoyu hissed irritated

Your parents are downstairs Su Zhou said

Tell them I'm asleep. Fang Haoyu stuffed his phone under his pillow and then buried himself under his duvet, switched of the light and stared at the ceiling blankly.

His imagination ran wild to the extent that he thought of Ai Meng smiling at Doctor Shin he felt irritated and he grumbled and trashed around.

The next day at school he decided to give Ai Meng the cold shoulder. Although Ai Meng felt concerned, she didn't want to voice out her concern so she decided to act as though she didn't care. Further agitating Fang Haoyu. Immediately after school she waved him goodbye but he didn't respond although she felt a little disappointed, she went to the school gate to wait for her sister and then they walked to the car together Sist, what happened to Brother Haoyu Feng Kexin asked with a stick of lollipop in between her lips.

What happened? Ai Meng asked

He was mean to the boys in the basketball court and he only smiled at me. He was cold and distant Feng Kexin said

And? Ai Meng asked with raised eyebrow

And somehow, I feel like you're the cause of all this Feng Kexin said

Ai Meng looked at her step sister speechless. So now it's her fault.

He didn't talk to me during class so I am definitely not the cause Ai Meng said

Really? Then maybe it's his time of the month Feng Kexin said with a naughty giggle. And for the first time in a long time, Ai Meng laughed. Her laughter rang like a bell as she looked at her junior sister who seemed as though she stated a fact.

Maybe Ai Meng chirped in as she took the bottle of water from the side of her bag.

Sist, you can ask him after all he's your boyfriend Feng Kexin said and Ai Meng choked on her water and she ended up spitting everything out as she looked at Feng Kexin with both a shy and death glare.

What? His he not? All my class mates say you're his girlfriend and that he follows behind you as though he's a lost puppy Feng Kexin said as she rubbed Ai Meng's back.

Ai Meng hit her hands off her back and walked away leaving a happy Feng Kexin. For the first time, she got to tease Ai Meng.

Finally, it was Wednesday. Ai Meng walked directly to Feng Kexin's class and dragged her off.

What's the rush for? Feng Kexin asked

Have plans Ai Meng said

What about my brother-in-law Feng Kexin teased and as expected Ai Meng seemed a little bashful.

He's not my boyfriend Ai Meng said and ran away. When they got to the car Ai Meng continually urged Su Zhou to drive faster.

Immediately she got home, she freshened up she dried her hair wore a sweat pant, a light t-shirt, a black hoody and a black hand bag. She made her hair into a left sided parting and tucked them behind her ears.

She slid her phone into her bag and rushed downstairs. Just then, she bumped into Feng Sui who was just returning from work.

Ha, big brother, you are back? Ai Meng said sheepishly. Feng Sui looked at her with raised eyebrow and scanned her as though his eyes were X-ray machines.

After making sure none of her skin was exposed Feng Sui nodded and answered her with a hmm

Off to were Feng Sui asked

Dinner with a friend Ai Meng said as she peeked at Feng Sui's expression and then turned her gaze to the door hoping that their father was going to come around.

Male or Female Feng Sui asked with a warm smile but Ai Meng knew that smile meant exactly the opposite.

M….M…..Male Ai Meng stammered.

Male Feng Sui said and walked step by step towards her while Ai Meng walked backwards as her gaze lingered between him and the door.

So, how many of these male specimens do you know? Feng Sui asked

Brother they are humans not research subjects Ai Meng said but Feng Sui continued looking at her with beaming eyes.

They are five Ai Meng said as she looked at her fingers not sure if what she counted was correct.

Sure? Feng Sui said and Ai Meng nodded

Enjoy your last dinner date with this particular specimen I happen to have a friend who's looking for humans to use for his research Feng Sui said as he smiled widely.

Sui stop scaring your sister Feng Huanzhuang said Ai Meng immediately breathed out in relief.