Chapter 26 - Do you like me then (1/2)

”This is for you” Li Muchen said as he handed Heya one of the shopping bags he had placed on the floor.

Heya, who was sitting beside him on the couch received it with both hands and looked inside.

Heya looked at him curiously when she pulled out a black chanel evening gown from the bag.

”This is for me?” she asked quizzically.

The Size was a lot smaller than what she usually wore. It would probably fit someone like Sara and not her.

”I believe you can do this Heya” he said softly. ”... And once you've succeeded, I want this to be the first outfit you wear outside.”

Heya's lips curved upwards slightly. She had actually imagined herself dressed in such a nice outfit severally. But had already resigned to her fate that she would never wear a dress like this. Since it was actually a body fitted knee-length gown.

”Do you believe in me that much?” She asked.

”Of course! I believe you can do anything you set your mind on doing” He said with a warm smile.

After admiring the gown for a while, she neatly folded it back and placed it inside the shopping bag she had carried it from.

”Then I would be wearing this gown on my birthday!” she said resolutely with a grin.

Muchen smiled when he saw her determination. He had no idea about the pep talk she had received from Sara earlier that day. But he was happy to see her this determined.

He really wished his sister would do this and finally actualize her dream of attending Julliard school of Music.”

”Why is Sara still here?” He suddenly changed the topic and asked.

”Sara?..Why are you addressing her that way?” She asked inquisitively.

Li Muchen then realized what he had done. He couldn't even remember the last time he addressed her as Miss Wang. He felt it was too distant. Just the way he hated it whenever she called him Mr Li.

”Miss Wang” He corrected.

”She was waiting for you” She said.

”For me?” He was pleasantly surprised when he heard her.

Heya did not seem to get what was up with him as she just nodded and spoke.

”yes! She wanted to speak with you.....” Heya suddenly remembered that Minde and Sara were both outside.

”I'll go get her.” As soon as she stood up, the door opened to reveal Sara.

”I was just about to fetch you. Come sit!” Heya said to her as she gestured at the Seat opposite Muchen.

”Mr Li would not mind?” She asked as she moved to the couch.

Since he just returned, she expected him to at least rest a bit before they both spoke. Thankfully, she had already informed them at home that she would be returning pretty late so it would not hurt to stay a while longer.

Li Muchen shook his head and replied ”You can have your seat.”

Sara nodded and moved to the chair opposite him and sat down.

”Where is Bro Minde?” Heya asked.

”Oh! He said he had something to do so he hurried off” Sara replied with an innocent smile.

Li Muchen almost laughed when he heard her. But as usual, he had to maintain his composure and just nod.

”He should have told me first.” Heya said sadly. ”I'll go upstairs then. Call me if you need me” After speaking, she took the flight of stairs and disappeared from their sight.

”You were waiting for me?” He asked Sara.

”Yes!” She nodded as she spoke then continued.

”It's about Heya”

Li Muchen was slightly disappointed when he heard her. What was he even thinking?

He just nodded as a sign for her to continue.