LEAVING

Meng Meng I'm sorry Xia Xia said Ai Meng only nodded. The more Xia Xia spoke the more she felt like she was back to her childhood.

You're going to stay here and serve him. You're his for the night.

Don't touch me you disgrace

No one loves you and no one ever will. And if they do I'll make sure they either stop loving you or die. Choice is yours Xia Xia's voice echoed in her head

Xia Xia raised her hand to touch Ai Meng, She scurried away and ran into the bathroom. She locked the door and slid down. Her eyes where distant and hollow as the memories she kept locked popped up.

I see, you're a charming little one aren't you? I'll make sure I enjoy tonight don't really care if you do. The man said with a perverted smile

Kneel down and let him use you as both his ash tray and table Xia Xia's words echoed in her head.

Ma please I'm sorry I won't do it again. I promise I won't struggle please Ai Ai begged as Xia Xia continued to flog her.

You stay here and clean this mess up, Failure.

You were born, never to be loved remember that

As she remembered, she laid slump on the ground. Curled up like a ball not really sure where she was and who she is.

Just then, Fang Haoyu came over with Xue Song after they bought pork ribs but found an empty bed, Xia Xia crying with her hands over her mouth.

What happened here? Fang Haoyu asked losing his cool

She.....She ran inside Xia Xia said pointing to the bathrooms

Did I or did I not tell you, you aren't allowed to visit her alone huh? I thought I made that clear what the fuck is wrong with you? First you mess her up and now you want to mess up her chance of getting back to normal? Fang Haoyu said and was about to lash out again.

Haoyu now is not the time. Try getting her out of there Xue Song said

Fang Haoyu took a deep breath.

Get the fuck out of here Fang Haoyu said before turning to the door.

Ai Ai, it's me Yu. I ain't going to hurt you, you're fine. You trust me, right? Fang Haoyu tried pacifying her but none of it where working. Worked up, Fang Haoyu turned his glare from the door to Xia Xia and Xia Xia shrank her neck backwards.

Haoyu, you can use the screw driver Xue song said as he handed it to him and Fang Haoyu looked at him with questioning eyes.

Mechanical engineering chicks likes these things Xue Song said and Fang Haoyu looked at him gratefully before turning to the door. After prying it open Fang Haoyu rushed forward. immediately he saw Ai Meng on the floor.

Ai Ai, Ai Ai, Ai Ai Fang Haoyu called repeatedly

FUCK. AI Meng ANSWER ME. Fang Haoyu half screamed and Ai Meng finally blinked her eyes but she was still dazed and lost in her memories.

Ok just keep blinking so I can know you're with me okay? Fang Haoyu said and Ai Meng blinked her eyes. When he picked her up he turned to take her to the bed but then his eyes met Xia Xia's and Ai Meng shrank further into herself.

Heck!!!!!!!!!!!! I said get the hell out Fang Haoyu yelled and Ai Meng flinched. Xia Xia nodded and walked away.

Song Song please get the doctor Fang Haoyu said. Xue Song raised his eyebrows as he looked at Fang Haoyu. When last did he beg somebody apart from Ai Meng? He hurriedly walked out and soon the doctor was there checking up on her.

What are the chances? Fang Haoyu asked

Of? The doctor replied

Her getting better Fang Haoyu said

I'm fine Ai Meng said in a barely audible voice but under Fang Haoyu's antenna like ears it was inescapable.

Ai Ai you're fine Fang Haoyu said and made to hug her but was pulled back by the doctor.

You wouldn't want to do that now The doctor said

Huh? Fang Haoyu asked confused

Hmm The doctor said and left

Dude I'll be off Xue Song said as he patted Fang Haoyu's shoulder

Thanks man. Thanks for today Fang Haoyu said and Xue Song looked at him with raised eyebrows.

Anytime Xue Song said with a nod before leaving

Ai Ai, are you hungry? I brought pork ribs Fang Haoyu said in a quiet voice

I'm not hungry. Actually, feel like throwing up Ai Meng whispered in a distant voice

Nope you're not allowed to Fang Haoyu said

I'm trying here Ai Meng paused it isn't easy She added

Tell me if you need anything Fang Haoyu said as he nodded

Hmm Ai Meng replied as she closed her eyes. Fang Haoyu could see that her eyes were a little vigilant and her movements were a little cautious. Constantly glancing here and there.

Ai Ai Fang Haoyu called

Hmm Ai Meng replied with that same quiet and distant tone

Would you like to tell me what she did? Fang Haoyu said and immediately, Ai Meng sat up and scurried away from him.

I just want to know Fang Haoyu said to Ai Meng whom shook her head.

Please Fang Haoyu begged

NO!!!!!!!!! Ai Meng yelled at him. Use the door Ai Meng added

I'm sorry Fang Haoyu apologized.

Use it. Now Ai Meng said

Ok Fang Haoyu said and turned to live and paused

Brother-in-law will come visit later Fang Haoyu said

No need Ai Meng said

Hmm Fang Haoyu nodded and took a deep breath before leaving. He decided to visit the doctor.

I'm here in regards of the patient in the VIP ward of the Fang family. Fang Haoyu said

Oh. So what's the problem? The doctor asked

I just want to ask about her situation currently Fang Haoyu said

Hmm. For now, she's okay but the calmer she is the more you should be worried. Because no matter how calm she is, there's either a fifty percent chance of thinking of how to kill herself or a fifty percent chance of getting better. My advice is never leave her alone. The doctor said and Fang Haoyu's face paled. The problem was he couldn't always be there neither can Feng Sui or Feng Kexin always be there.

Hmm Fang Haoyu said as he nodded before walking out. He called Feng Sui and gave him the situation report in details. The first thing he did was scold and nag Fang Haoyu endlessly for letting Xia Xia close to Ai Meng in the first place.

After one hour Feng Sui came to the ward.

Jing Feng Sui called her name softly

Big brother Ai Meng sat up with a gentle smile on her face.

Haoyu told me what happened Feng Sui said

Oh. Cool Ai Meng said nodding

How are you? Feng Sui asked

Same old same old Ai Meng said trying to crack a joke

Really? Where does it hurt? Should I get the doctor Feng Sui said in a little panicky tone.

It's easy to fool you Ai Meng said with a naughty giggle.

Jing you know you can talk to me right? Feng Sui asked

Yea Ai Meng nodded

Can you tell me what she did? Feng Sui asked and Ai Meng stiffened up. Ai Meng opened her mouth to chase him away but before she could speak...…

Don't...don't chase me away Feng Sui said

Ai Meng shut her mouth and nodded meekly.

She smiled at Feng Sui but then her smile dropped as she remembered how she chased Fang Haoyu away.

What? Feng Sui asked as he took note of her expression.

I chased him away Ai Meng said with a sigh.

He's going to come back. Anytime soon Feng Sui said

Ah!!!!!!!! I'm back Fang Haoyu said with a bright smile. Ai Meng was so happy she jumped on his body wrapping her leg around his waist and her arms around his neck.

I'm sorry Ai Meng said

It's fine. If you want to apologize, promise me you'll get better. Fang Haoyu said

I promise Ai Meng nodded.

She slowly got better trying her best for him not for herself. And as the days rolled by, the sooner Fang Haoyu's leaving.

Let's go on a date Fang Haoyu said and Ai Meng paused and turned to look at him.

We're through with school and I have ten days before I leave Fang Haoyu said

And? Ai Meng asked with what's your point look.

I want to establish the fact that you're mine Fang Haoyu said and Ai Meng frowned

Since when? Ai Meng said and Fang Haoyu's face twisted in a ridiculously distorted manner.

Oh come on I was kidding Ai Meng said with a slight chuckle.

Really? Fang Haoyu said

Really. I am yours Ai Meng said feeling a little bashful realizing that she called herself his property.

Okay, will you be my girlfriend? Fang Haoyu said.

No. Ai Meng shook her head with a slight frown.

Why? Fang Haoyu asked as a pained look flashed past his eyes but he quickly hid it.

Ai Meng stretched her arms as she beckoned Fang Haoyu over and he did, wrapping his arms around her waist as he leaned down burying his head in the crook of her neck. She wrapped her hand around him in a hug.

Yu, currently you like me because you haven't seen anyone better than me. I'm not boasting and you know that. When you go abroad, you'll find someone better, someone worthy of the love you give. You're a good man and no woman wouldn't want you. I'm just Broken Ai Meng and I'm not worthy of you. Go find someone better and give that better version of yourself to her. And if you need something, I'll always be there for you. Ok? Ai Meng said her eyes were slightly red but she had to do this.

Fang Haoyu kept quiet as he inhaled her scent and his arms tightened around her.

I don't want to let go Fang Haoyu said after a moment of silence I'm not that strong. I'm not willing to he added

You have to, you must. But in all you'll still be my Yu. He can be my friend or best friend...…

And lover Fang Haoyu cut her short. His arms continued to tighten around her.

Yu, I'll miss you Ai Meng whispered in his ear.

I'll go now Fang Haoyu said after thirty minutes releasing her from the hug.

Bye Ai Meng waved

You're not gonna tell me to stay? Fang Haoyu asked

Yu, you need time and space to digest this. So, no matter how much I want you to stay, it's not possible Ai Meng said

Fang Haoyu nodded and walked away as quickly as he can. Immediately he was far from Ai Meng, he cleaned his eyes furiously. This is the fourth or fifth time he was crying and it's all because of one person.

During the ten days none of them called each other nor did they text. They were so close yet so far.

It was finally the day of Fang Haoyu's traveling and Ai Meng finally called him.

Yu, can I see you off? She asked