Chapter 7 - Kiddo! (2/2)
”Hmph!” Not wanting to entertain her anymore, Xiu entered through the glass doors of the convenience store.
Nora followed her inside and hugged her from behind like a clingy girlfriend. ”Baby Xiu, don't be angry.” Suddenly recalling something, she let go off her and asked, ”Oh, and what are you doing here? It's so late at night.”
”I can ask you the same question,” Xiu replied while crossing her arms before her chest in an imposing manner. But seeing her in such an adorable state, Nora couldn't bring herself to feel the intimidation. ”Also, who was the lazy bum who forgot to buy groceries. It certainly wasn't me.”
Nora pursed her lips taking in all her scolding. ”I'm late because I was working overtime. Dad's been nagging me to be a little more responsible and whatnot.” Nora replied offhandedly while Xiu tapped her head. She should have expected this answer.
Nora was actually working as a Manager in a Seven-Star Hotel which was even listed in Forbes. Her stepfather owned a Hotel Empire and she was the only heiress. So, this job was more like her training which she wasn't taking seriously at all.
Just to escape from the nagging of her mother and step-father, Nora had decided to share an apartment with Xiu. That and also because her parents would never allow her to live alone. It was safe to say that she was pampered way too much. But since Xiu never treated her any different than a normal person, she always felt a stronger bond toward her.
Seeing that Xiu's beautiful eyes had narrowed into slits, Nora decided to continue, ”How about I pay for everything?” The cold gleam in Xiu's eyes got thicker and Nora decided not to add fuel to fire or more appropriately not add more frost to this snow which was out to bite her. This frostbite-like best friend was already giving her the chills. ”Baby Xiu, don't be angry.”
When Nora used that tactic of acting cute, Xiu gave in but only because her head was hurting because of the flu. She needed rest and that could only happen after they were done buying something to eat.
”Go and collect the snacks that you feasted on last night. I'll buy some noodles for both of us.”
”My Lao tong's[1] wish is my command!” Nora playfully gave a salute and marched off toward the snacks shelves.
Xiu also roamed around the convenience store to find noodles. She chose the Chicken noodle flavor for herself and since Nora had a peculiar taste, she had to look for the tomato sauce flavored noodles.
Her eyes lit up as she found tomato sauce flavored noodles on the top shelf. She lifted her arm and tried to reach it. But since there was only a single packet of tomato sauce noodles, it was quite in the back and Xiu had to tip-toe to reach it. Just when the tip of her finger touched the packet, she felt a warmth behind her back and another strong hand stretched forth and took the tomato sauce noodle packet with ease.
Xiu thought he was helping her and even bowed slightly to say, ”Thank yo-” but her words stuck in her throat as she realized that the guy had turned to leave.
”Hey! Stop right there, you thief!” Xiu's roaring voice made the guy halt in his steps and he turned around.
And that's when Xiu noticed that the guy or calling him a man would be more appropriate had a strong presence. She first noticed his fair skin which was even blemish-free with his exquisite and chiseled facial contours, he looked better than the country's top male gods. He had peach-shaped eyes, elegant brows and thin lips which were set in a straight line.
He gave off a feeling of maturity and sturdiness along with a mix of mischief which could be seen his black orbs. There was a mysterious wild streak in that pair of eyes. The sleeves of his button-up shirt were rolled up to his elbows while the tie around his neck was hanging loose.
While she was observing him from head to toe, the man was frowning with an impatience. When she didn't speak after a whole minute, he snapped a finger before her face and said, ”You want something, kiddo?”
[1] ”*Lao tong*”: Lao tong refers to women who share a bond closer than even sisters.