Chapter 153 - The Haunting Past (1/2)
We all have an existence in our lives that we are running from. That existence could be a person, a thing, a memory, a lie or simply our past itself. There are two types of liars in this world; one that is an honest liar and the other one that is a dishonest liar.
The difference in both liars is simple and yet not so simple. Honest liars are those that have accepted the things they are running from. They don't let that same truth of their lives haunt them for the rest of their lives.
But dishonest liars are those who keep running from things instead of accepting them. They not only lie to other people around them, but they also lie to even themselves. And because of lying to themselves, they spend their entire life being haunted by their own truths and lies similarly.
Xu Mey was one of the honest liars. She could lie to the whole world but her own self was never convinced by all her lies. But now, she didn't even want to lie to Ye Jie anymore.
It was Xu Liqing's birthday and the Xu Family had come to the Galaxy Hotel to celebrate. It was because of Grandfather Xu Cheng that Xu Mey was tagging along with the rest of the family. Xu Liqing could be considered to have a close relationship with Xu Mey. She cheerily came beside Xu Mey and said, "Elder sister, should we go to the rooftop? I have prepared a surprise for you."
The naive younger self of Xu Mey always believed that her younger sister was very sincere with her. Xu Liqing always stayed beside Xu Mey to support her even when her own mother Fu Lan was the one she had to stand up to. That fake support made Xu Mey believe that Xu Liqing was the best sister she could ask for.
She didn't suspect anything and went along with Xu Liqing to the rooftop. The entire rooftop was decorated with lanterns, candles, and flowers making it a picturesque sight. Xu Mey was in awe of the place when Xu Liqing offered a glass of fresh fruit juice to her. "Elder sister, I asked mom to prepare this juice especially for you."
Looking at the loving smile on Xu Liqing's face, Xu Mey smiled back pleasantly and took the glass offered to her without any suspicion. After taking a few sips, Xu Mey felt a piercing headache crawling in her brain. She felt lightheaded and had to hold whatever she could find. Coincidentally, she held onto Xu Liqing's figure.
With her fuzzy mind, Xu Mey tried to open her eyes to see clearly but all she saw was Xu Liqing standing motionless. "Liqing, I'm not feeling well."
She heard Xu Liqing's snigger. "Of course, you don't feel good. Dear elder sister, did I tell you that the juice had drugs in it?"
Xu Mey's eyes widened. Xu Liqing pushed Xu Mey's hands off of her body making Xu Mey stagger back. Losing her footing completely, Xu Mey fell on the floor. "Today, I'll end you completely." She heard Xu Liqing's menacing voice but didn't lift her head to look at her. "Do you know where I want to send you?" Xu Liqing asked coming close to Xu Mey's half-sprawled figure on the ground.
"I'm going to send you to Kun Village. I heard it's a beautiful place with mountainous forests and shallow lakes. Would you like to visit?" Hearing the strange tone of her voice, Xu Mey instinctively shook her head.
"I don't want to go anywhere else." She felt her throat burning with her mind reeling. "Daddy has already sent me to boarding school. I know he won't send me anywhere else."
Xu Liqing laughed out loud to mock her innocence or maybe her naivety. "Do you really think that dad will save you? Even after every time that he let you down. Do you still want to believe in him?"