Chapter 30 - Stay Here With Me (1/2)

After signing the divorce papers, Susu got into the cab that she ordered and the first place she could think of on the top of her mind was Chen Mu's place. Chen Mu moved out of his house long ago and settled on a condo that he bought using his own money.

Arriving at his condo without prior notice, she rang the doorbell a few times. She thought that he might be resting, but the truth was that he ended up staying wide awake thinking about her, so he went to take a shower. When he stepped out of the shower, he heard the doorbell and immediately wrapped his body with a robe.

”Susu?” He opened the door and was instantly hugged by her cold body. Without saying a word, he closed the door from behind and rubbed her back as if he understood what was going on in her mind. He remained quiet until she got tired of standing.

Finally, after hours of fighting, crying, and feeling heart broken, Susu could rest properly. Feeling Chen Mu's warmth made the last barriers of guard go down. Once again, in his embrace, she fell asleep comfortably.

During her deep slumber, she could feel his gentle hands stroking her hair and patting her back to comfort her, making her feel safe. Chen Mu turned the heat a little higher and covered her with a blanket while her head rested on his lap. Once in a while, he would move her fringe aside so that it wouldn't poke her eyelid. Sometimes she would twist and turn in her sleep, kicking away the blanket.

He would then smile and covere the blanket over her body with care. 'Susu, everything will get better. Everything will be okay. I'll always be here to support you if you need me.'

When she appeared in front of his door, he already saw the luggage by her feet and that the ring on her ring finger was gone. He could already guess what had happened, so he didn't ask or say anything. If she wanted a hug, he would give her a hug. If she wanted to sleep on his thighs, then who cares about numbed nerves and leg cramps? If this is what takes to make her happy again, it'll all be worth it.

Susu woke up at 11 and felt refreshed.

”Good morning, dear.” Chen Mu greeted her after seeing her wrap the blanket around her body like a cozy kitten.

”Huh...?” She rubbed her eyes and looked up to see Chen Mu smiling at her.

Gasp

”Why are you here?” She blinked a few times, forgetting that she was in his place.

”Hmm? Me? Dear, you're sleeping on my lap and asking me why I'm in my condo~ Of course, I'll be here.” He teased her the moment she woke up looking much better than hours ago.

She sat up too quick and felt her blood rush up her head, ”Urghh...”

”You should have gotten up slowly. Here, lie down.” He patted his thigh and pulled her back down.

”It's your fault.” She pursed her lips and whined with her eyes closed.

”Yes, yes. All my fault. How are you feeling now?” He asked in concern.

”Which part?” She answered his question with a question.

”Huh? What do you mean which part?”

”If you mean my head, then I still feel a little dizzy. If you mean my heart, then its shattered that I might need a doctor to help me recover. If..” She felt his cold fingertip poking her forehead and stopped talking.

”I meant your stomach. It's growling.” He purposely reached her hip area and started tickling her, making her laugh continuously.

”S..sstoppp.. ahahahaa... no... pffft..” She hugged her stomach and rolled up in a fetal position. Her hair was all over her face and her giggles continued to echo in his living room. She breathed a sigh of relief and sat up slowly. ”That was the best laugh I had for the year.”

”Mmm.. I'm glad you're feeling better then. What do you want to eat for breakfast or brunch..?” He stood up, but immediately fell backwards onto the couch. While he covered his face with one hand to hide his embarrassment, she crawled to his side with a playful grin.

”What? Is young master Chen Mu having a leg cramp?~ Hmmm?” She teased as she poked his numb thighs where she slept for many hours.

”Aha.a. ha..stop! Stop! I surrender, my queen! Don't torture this peasant during the numb thigh session! Spare me!” He jumped every time she poked his thighs.

”Okay, okay. Here, hold on.” She knelt on his carpet and started massaging his thigh and leg to increase the circulation of his blood flow. Soon, the numbness and pain faded and his expression relaxed.