The sun has set and the street lights are starting to glow. Cool breeze swept their faces while Zhang Lei and Li Jei where walking. "I don't want to go home yet." Zhang Lei said. "Where do you wish to go?" "There's a playground near our house let's go there instead." They sat by the swing and Zhang Lei was in deep thought again. "Zhang Lei if you have any problems, you can share it with me and I will listen and help you take half of the burden you are carrying. I will be here for you no matter what." Zhang Lei was in the brink of tears. She was moved by his words. But she promised herself to toughen up. To be strong for her family. She got up and face him. Held his hand, Li Jei got up and they looked at each other, suddenly Zhang Lei tiptoed and planted a kiss on his lips. He was not able to react right away. "Thank you." was the last words she uttered and she left. She run as fast as he could towards her house. "You are so stupid Zhang Lei. Why did you kiss him? This is so embarrassing how can I face him later?" she was scolding herself while inside her room. She buried her face on her pillow. After Zhang Lei composed herself she pick up her phone and called her bestfriend. "What's up?" "Xiu Yeng I kissed Li Jei on the lips? Zhang Lei confessed. Xiu Yeng was't able to grasp right away what her best friend was telling her. "Wait, what? Oh my god! You did? Congratulations! You finally made a move. Hahaha... I'm so proud of you my friend. So, how was it like?" Xiu Yeng was all smiles. " I don't know it was so quick then I ran away. Although his lips are so soft. Oh my... what am I saying. What should I do Xiu Yeng? How can I face him tomorrow?" Zhang Lei felt anxious. It was a spur of the moment she gained the courage to show her feelings because she felt his sincerity towards her. Xiu Yeng told her "Just act normal. I know he feels the same way about you too. It will be fine you'll see. Have to go now, see you tomorrow, night night Zhang Lei." " Good night Xiu Yeng." Zhang Lei could not sleep right away. She kept on recalling what happened and thinking about what his reaction would be when they see each other again. But tiredness overcame her at 1am she slept blissfully. Unknowingly to Zhang Lei she and her family will soon face another tragic revelation that will change their lives forever.
Shen arrived in his condo. 'That was close Shen you should be careful around her next time. She is a smart girl. She gets suspicious on your questions.' He sat down in his couch and took a sip on his wine. Shen is actually four years older than Zhang Lei. He was actually in disguise to get closer to Zhang Lei. She is his only living cousin. His dad is the half brother of Zhang Lei's dad. But because of complicated issues before they got separated and Zhang Lei's dad is not aware about his brother's whereabouts. He was asking her about her father because he want's to know if she is aware of their existence. His dad is the CEO of a conglomerate in Capital City in another country. His dad is desperate since he is sick and needs someone to take over before he dies. He is the only heir to his business but he already rejected it. He has other plans on his own. He plans to put up his own design studio be a couturier and make his own name. But in order to completely be out from the list of the next heir, he needs to look for her cousin. Convince her to accept it. But it will take a lot of effort since she is still in high school. 'Shen your future is in the hands of a 15 yrs old girl.' muttering to himself and take another sip of his wine. His father told him about what happened between his dad and uncle. His dad hired the finest detectives to look for his brother. And now that he knew where his brother is, he let his son went to City D to see his brother's family. She might be his only hope to assume his dad's business. "This is so exhausting!" he muttered. Shen took his cellphone and dialed a number. The call went through instantly. "Hello." a deep voice replied from the other end. "I missed you!" Shen said longingly.
Early Saturday morning, Xiu Yeng was in front of Zhang Lei's house. She opened the door and ushered her to come in. Zhang Lei's parents are in the dining room having break fast. "Good morning Uncle and Auntie. How do you do?" she greeted them. "Good morning Xiu Yeng, I heard from Zhang Lei, send our birthday greetings to your grandma and thank her for inviting Zhang Lei. Mr. Zhang Chen said. " Yes uncle I will tell her that and thank you for letting Zhang Lei come. My grandma is looking forward to seeing Zhang Lei. We will take our leave now. Have a good day." "Bye dad, mom. I will be good promise." Zhang Lei said while running towards the door with her bestfriend.
There was a van waiting for them outside. It was Wung Jun's family car that his dad let them use for that day with their own driver. Li Jei and Wung Jun were already inside waiting for them. When they entered inside Xiu Yeng took the seat next to Wung Jun right away so Zhang Lei has no choice but take the seat next to Li Jie. She did not mind at all. Smiled at him. "Hello." she greeted him. "Good morning." was his reply. " Okey, let's go." Wung Jun motioned to the driver. It will take them almost three hours plus traffic to reach their destination.
Sitting close to each other, the back of their hands slightly touched. Both felt the current. Li Jei tried to hold her hand which she accepted right away. Their hands intertwined while they shyly look at each other not saying anything. Zhang Lei can't help but blush. Li Jei stared out the window and absent mindedly looked at the sceneries they passed by. She was enjoying herself but eventually she felt sleepy. Her head was falling towards Li Jei"s shoulder. He was looking at her sleeping state he placed her head on his shoulder gently and lean his head to hers and succomb to sleep as well. Their hands still intertwined.
This sweet moment was captured by Xiu Lei. She took a lot of pictures of the two lovebirds. Both their best friends are happy for Li Jei and Zhang Lei.
Finally they arrived at their destination. "Where here guys." Wung Jun said. Zhang Lei and Li Jei woke up. "I'll show you your rooms. Me and Xiu Yeng will share the room in the left side and Li Jei and Zhang Lei will share the room on the right side".
"..."
The three were speechless and were just staring at him. " What did you say?" Xiu Yeng broke the silence. "Hehehe just kidding guys of course, us boys will stay together in the left side and you girls at the right side. Let's settle in, change clothes and we will eat our lunch at the beach. The guys are waiting for the girls in the living room. "What take them so long, I'm famished already." Wung Jun said showing his annoyance. "Just be patient, they'll come out soon." Li Jei comforted him. The door to the girls room creaked open and they could hear them chattering gleefully coming out from their room. They were taken a back to see the guys. Both Li Jei and Wung Jun were petrified with their mouth's open as they saw what the girls were wearing. Bikinis.