Chapter 13 - Weeping Like a Child (2/2)

”I..I messed up some of the pastries when I jumped to you.” She sounded guilty for ruining a few pieces of pastry that was in the box.

”It's okay. Now we get to try two flavors in one pastry. Even better.” As she spoke more, he found more excuses to dote on this childlike girl in his arms. His voice sounded like gentle waves to her ears, so soothing and calm.

”Chen Mu, close your eyes.” She requested.

”Huh? Why?” The moment he loosened his arms around her back, his eyes were covered by her warm palms.

”I look like a mess, so you're not allowed to see my face right now.” Though his eyes were covered, he could hear the nervousness from her voice. He smiled sweetly as his hands found its way to her cheeks and caressed it with care.

”You crybaby. Your eyes are probably still puffy from crying. Your cheeks are probably rosy as well. Even if your face is a mess in your eyes, you look cute in mine. Remember, in front of me, you will never have to hide how you truly feel. If you want to cry, then you can wet as many shirts of mine as you want. If you are tired and need someone to support you, my shoulder is always available for you to lean on. Whether happy or sad, you can always share it with me.”

After a minute of silence, her palms unblocked his sight. He saw her flushed cheeks and slightly swollen eyes, ”Hmm? See, it's not even bad at all. Still the same Susu that I know. Cuter even.”

She laughed while sniffling as a few tears escaped the corner of her eyes. Feeling embarrassed, she threw playful punches against his chest and smiled, ”You and your teases.”

”My pleasure.” He caught her hands and laughed with her.

”Ah right! You brought pastries. I'm going to wash my face and then eat them!” Taking the rubber band from her wrist, she tied it up into a messy bun on her way to the bathroom. During the few minutes that she was washing her face, he took the opportunity to look at the photo album.

He whispered to the picture with her mom in it, ”Greetings Mrs. Yin, we've never met, but I am Susu's friend for now. I love and care for her more than any man I've came across. I hope you could give me your blessings and some good luck in chasing after your daughter. I promise you that I will always be by her side regardless of her reaction to my feelings. Thank you for giving birth to such a beautiful angel.”

”Chen Mu! I caught you!” Susu's startled his poor heart.

”W..wh..what?” he stuttered.

”You were looking at my mom without my permission! But it's okay since she is the prettiest woman I've ever seen. Isn't she beautiful?” Susu walked over while applying moisturizer to her face.

”Mmm.. very beautiful. You take after her a lot.” He maintained his smile while looking at the woman in the picture.

”Chen Mu..” She leaned her head on his shoulders, giving him another skipping heart beat moment.

”mhmm?”

”I..am getting married.”