257 Do What You Want to Do (2/2)

”Hmm… I see.”

They spoke a bit more before ending the call.

”Are you okay?” Jin Liwei asked, seeing the furrow between her brows.

She nodded, giving him a reassuring smile. Her mind was already organizing what she needed to finish here in Europe, so that she could return to China soon. She was already missing working on her own music and performing for her fans.

”Thank you,” she suddenly said, hugging Jin Liwei.

”Hm? For what?”

”For being with me.”

For some reason, his presence gave her peace of mind to do the things she needed to do without feeling too pressured. Even if he wasn't saying it in actual words, his actions and just his presence alone were already telling her, ”Go ahead and do what you want to do. I'll be here to support you. Don't worry.”

”I love you, Liwei.”

He took a sharp inhale of breath, his eyes darkening with emotion. He kissed her hard on the mouth and then hugged her just as hard.

”I love you too, baby. So much.”

A loud, deliberate cough interrupted them. It was Maestro De Luca, his amused eyes looking at them. The couple greeted him.

”Let's go,” he announced, leading them out of the hotel.

The three walked to the nearby opera house. Although the maestro gave permission for Jin Liwei to watch the rehearsals, he declined, saying that he had some matters he needed to attend to. Iris was a little disappointed but understood that he was also busy like her.

”I'll come back and see you later for lunch,” he said, kissing her. ”Have fun.”

With that, Maestro De Luca and Iris walked inside the opera house for their rehearsal. Jin Liwei waited until they disappeared from his view before he left to return to the hotel.

Inside the suite, he immediately busied himself making phone calls. Excitement coursed within him as he made plans. He couldn't wait to…

A grin spread on his face.

”Soon,” he whispered to himself.