MUM

It really hurts. What if I didn't arrive early what if we were a minute late Feng Sui what would I have done? Fang Haoyu asked as a tear threatened to fall. Feng Sui looked at his broken expression and realized that this boy really fell hard for his sister.

It's ok. She's a fighter, she'll come through Feng Sui said

She'll not come through for me. She doesn't like me Sui she doesn't. She rejected me. She said love is a waste of time Fang Haoyu said as more tears dropped

If she leaves now, how am I supposed to chase her again, how am I supposed to make her realize that she's special, loved and wanted Fang Haoyu said. Feng Sui awkwardly wrapped his hand around Fang Haoyu's shoulder and consoled him.

It's gonna be okay Feng Sui said in a stiff tone. Not long after, the doctor came out of the room.

How's she? Fang Haoyu asked

She'll recover slowly. Most of her system from the respiratory to the circulatory system were about to shut down but in time. The doctor said

So what exactly is wrong with her? Fang Haoyu asked

Drug abuse. We carried out a series of test and found out that she took antidepressant but seems like she abused it this time around The doctor said

Fang Haoyu slipped down onto his chair his eyes showing despair although he suspected it, he never wanted is suspicion to be confirmed.

Can we visit her Feng Sui asked finally

Hmm, after she regains consciousness. The doctor said.

Fang Haoyu said as he sat down in the waiting room. He refused to freshen up, refused to eat and refused to sleep.

Are you crazy? Feng Sui said finally unable to hold back.

You've been sitting here for the past two days without eating or bathing. Do you want my sister to wake up to a monster in place of her suitor He added

Fang Haoyu raised his head to look at him and nodded before leaving.

Time skip to his house

Haoyu where's Ai Ai? Why are you here without her? Madam Fang said to Fang Haoyu but immediately she saw his worn out expression she became worried.

She wasn't the type to meddle in his affairs afterall he didn't like it but she couldn't resist.

Haoyu what happened? Madam Fang asked

Not right now mum, not right now Fang Haoyu said as he walked in tiredly.

Is it Ai Ai Madam Fang asked but Fang Haoyu kept quiet and continued walking.

What is wrong with her? Is she sick? Should I prepare soup for her? Can I visit her? Madam Fang asked

MUM, not right now. I'm tired. Let me be Fang Haoyu said and massaged his forehead.

What is wrong? Answer me honestly Madam Fang said

You want honesty? Fang Haoyu looked at her and Madam Fang nodded

Ai Ai may die and there's nothing I can do about that Fang Haoyu said as he entered his room and shut the door with a bang.

Madam Fang paused as she watched his closed door shaking her head slowly, she walked to the kitchen to prepare something for Fang Haoyu.

Haoyu, eat something before you leave. Madam Fang said as she watched Fang Haoyu walk downstairs.

I'm not hungry Fang Haoyu said as he walked to the door.

But I haven't seen you for three days and...….and I wanted you to bring this soup for Ai Meng Madam Fang said

Last I checked, you don't seem to like my girlfriend and Ai Ai doesn't have the appetite. She no longer eats, hardly sleeps Mum. So, you shouldn't waste your effort Fang Haoyu said

What about you? Madam Fang said

Ai Meng is there fighting for her life, how am I supposed to be able to eat in peace Fang Haoyu said

But...…I have to go Mum. Fang Haoyu cut his mum off as he walked out.

When he got to the hospital, he saw that there were nurses in Ai Mengs room.

What's going on? Fang Haoyu asked the doctor.

She woke up crying and wouldn't let anyone touch her. From the way she's curled up, we all know that according to psychology that's a defensive stance The doctor said.

Fang Haoyu took a step towards Ai Meng. He walked slowly towards her, stretched out his arm and hugged. Surprisingly, she reciprocated but the next thing he heard was...…

Wu wuwuwu...… Yu, I'm scared Ai Meng cried as she hugged him tighter.

I'm here nothing's happening. You're safe. Fang Haoyu said softly. Ai Meng cried some more, sniffing. The doctors gave Ai Meng a tranquilizer which helped her fall asleep.

Back to the start, Ai Meng couldn't eat, couldn't sleep, didn't feel like walking, felt lazy didn't feel like moving. She was fricking tired, of everything.

Ai Ai, just have something. A little. Small Fang Haoyu said just to get her to eat but to no avail.

Ai Ai, tell me what happened? Fang Haoyu said extra softly.

Ai Meng froze and shook her head aggressively.

Hey, calm down. I'm just asking Fang Haoyu said trying to pacify her.

Day after day and after day, Fang Haoyu tried different methods to get her to eat but Ai Meng always rejected.

Feeling frustrated, Fang Haoyu walked out of school one day on his way to the hospital, he met a woman.

Excuse me The woman stopped Fang Haoyu. Her Chinese was tainted with a little English accent.

Yea. We can speak English if you want Fang Haoyu said in pure English. The woman looked at him gratefully.

How is Meng Meng? The woman said and Fang Haoyu immediately went on guard.

I'm her mother The woman said with little tears in her eyes.

Huh? Fang Haoyu said dumbfounded

Hmm the woman nodded

What's your name? Fang Haoyu asked

I can't tell you. Just call me Xiaxia The woman said

Okay. And where have you been? Why do you want to see her now? Fang Haoyu asked

I just wanted to ask for forgiveness. Did a lot of shitty things when she was little Xiaxia said

What exactly did you do? Fang Haoyu asked

You wouldn't want to know. Who knows if you're like those other men. You'll leave my daughter and shatter her and since she hasn't told you, I have no right to tell you Xiaxia said

Okay let's go Fang Haoyu said as he led the way to his car

I brought my car Xiaxia said

Okay trail Fang Haoyu said and got in his car.

TIME SKIP

Ai Meng was on the bed reading a comic when she heard a knock on the door.

Come in Ai Meng's voice which lacked vitality had a little smile in them. She was able to eat something, she wanted to surprise Fang Haoyu.

The door knob twisted the color in Ai Meng's already pale face disappeared. She felt like she was back to when she was a kid.

She covered her ears and trembled. She threw up the little food she ate as she started trembling and crying.

Fang Haoyu immediately pushed Xiaxia aside he avoided the vomit, climbed unto her bed. He kissed her forehead as he pacified her.

It's okay. She's not here to hurt you. Don't cry. Shhh Fang Haoyu said

No Ai Meng shook her head refusing to believe him for the first time in a long time.

I promise she won't do anything to you Fang Haoyu whispered into Ai Meng's ear as he patted her hair soothingly.

Sh...Sh…..She...Ai Meng stuttered

It's okay, I'll protect you Fang Haoyu said soothing her already tense nerves.

Xiaxia covered her mouth when she saw the state her daughter was in.

Meng Meng, I'm sorry, I never meant to, it's just that I was frustrated. I know that's not an excuse to put you through that kind of hardship but I promise I'm sorry. I want to make it up to you. Please give me a chance I'm sorry Xiaxia said as she walked forward to hold Ai Meng's hand but Ai Meng withdrew in fear.

Yu, I'm scared Ai Meng said trembling, she was sweaty, her hair stuck to her face.

Xiaxia, you may want to excuse us Fang Haoyu said to the woman who nodded understandingly at Fang Haoyu.

And also don't come here on your own. Tell us before you come or maybe come see me in school. We'll come together Fang Haoyu said

OK Xiaxia nodded as she wiped the tears threatening to fall off her eyes

Fang Haoyu patted Ai Meng, soothed her nerves whispered sweet nothings to her ear which earned him a little smile before she fell asleep.

Fang Haoyu folded his sleeves and cleaned the floor.

What happened here? Feng Sui said as he walked in with a frown.

Her mum is back Fang Haoyu said

And? Feng Sui asked

When she was little, she did shitty things to Ai Meng and I'm pretty sure those things contributed to her being like this Fang Haoyu said

OH Feng Sui said with raised eyebrows.

The next four days went smoothly, till it was time for exams and

I want to go Ai Meng said

No, no way. You're not Fang Haoyu said

I want to, I must Ai Meng said as she tried standing up

NO Fang Haoyu yelled losing his cool. Knowing that playing hard will not work, Ai Meng's eyes became watery she laid on the bed with her back facing him. She cried.

I'm, I'm sorry I yelled at you. I didn't mean it Fang Haoyu said carrying her, he set her on his lap.

Ai Meng pushed him acting stubborn and by mistakenly grinding on him. Fang Haoyu froze.

Ai Ai, stop moving Fang Haoyu said as the veins on his head popped out.

Then set me down, I don't wanna talk to you Ai Meng said trying to get up but Fang Haoyu's hands where like shackles around her waist.

What do you want? Fang Haoyu asked with a sigh of indulgence

Exam Ai Meng said as she buried her face in the crook of his neck. Further spurring Fang Haoyu's arousal. Fang Haoyu gulped as he looked down on the black silky hair tickling his skin and then the bearer of the hair.

Fine Fang Haoyu said his voice coming out a little hoarse.

Ai Meng immediately raised her head. That was fast, it came earlier than expected but who cares She thought as she did a happy dance in her head.

I'd like to use the bathroom Fang Haoyu said.

Ai Meng nodded and got off his lap, heading to her bed.

Fang Haoyu got into the bathroom and looked at himself particularly his hard on in the mirror.

The heck He cursed inwardly as the devilish thought of jerking off to his imagination of Ai Meng begging for him came to his head. He shook it off, adjusted himself, took a deep calming breath when everything was ok, he poured a little water on his face and walked out of the bathroom.

Please go get me clothes Ai Meng said to Fang Haoyu

Baggy ones maybe a baggy jean and one of your t shirt with sneaker she added with a playful smile.

Okay Fang Haoyu said.

Soon it was the day of the exam.

Ai Meng looked at the clothe Fang Haoyu brought speechless.

You and I know I was kidding when I told you to get me one of your T-shirt Ai Meng said

Just want to stake my claim Fang Haoyu replied

Hmm? Who and what are you claiming? Ai Meng asked

Nothing Fang Haoyu replied quickly

Okay Ai Meng nodded as she went to the bathroom, While dressing she thought of the last time she left for an exam which was the entrance exam, Fang Haoyu was there with and for her but afterwards he avoided her like a plague.

Is it going to happen again? Ai Meng whispered as she looked at the mirror, her eyes downcast. She felt the need to be somewhat clingy.

She walked out and looked at Fang Haoyu.

Sooo, how do I look? Ai Meng asked him

Beautiful as always Fang Haoyu said and Ai Meng nodded

Ai Meng held the sleeves of his Jacket as they walked into the school, her head bowed.

Ai Ai, anything the matter? Fang Haoyu asked amused

No Ai Meng shook her head

Then leave my jacket He said and Ai Meng shook her head again.

After dropping her off in class, Fang Haoyu walked to his as he looked at his jacket.

I'm going to treasure you Fang Haoyu said to the jacket