Chapter 13 - A Reminder Of Past (2/2)

”Did I ask for it?” He didn't even give her a chance to explain properly. ”Now everyone is wondering who your boyfriend is. Or who is the sponsor behind you? Is this what you wanted?”

”This wasn't my intention.” 'I just wanted to buy something for my boyfriend like any other girlfriend out there.' But she had let her thoughts stay within her mind. She didn't want to provoke him anymore.

Seeing her eyes brimming with tears that she was trying hard to hold onto, he softened his tone as he had said, ”Xiuxiu, I'm not short of these branded suits. You don't have to sully your own reputation just because you want to make me happy. I'm happy being here with you.” Those words of care were enough for her to forget her grievances as she nodded her head.

Those words were even enough for her to forget how much she wanted to hold his hand in the open. Before the whole world. She had thought that even if she couldn't stand beside him at least if he wore the suit she bought for him, it'd make her feel close to him.

But she had yet again buried those feelings and stated,

”I'll do as you say.”

Thinking about this sentence, Xiu had an urge to laugh at her naivety. No wonder people took advantage of her so easily. She was a fool.

”Baby Xiu'er, how's this one?” Nora called Xiu but found her zoning out. She sighed and shook her shoulder a bit. ”Xiu'er, are you daydreaming about your Prince Charming in that exquisite looking suit?”

”Huh?” Xiu gave her a dumbfounded look before noticing that she had been looking at a maroon suit intently for a while now. ”No thanks. I don't want a Prince Charming.”

”Suit yourself,” Nora replied and tugged her to look at her choices to finalize.

About 30 minutes later, they finally found the perfect suit and after asking the attendant to wrap it in a gift box, both girls walked out of the store.

”Baby Xiu'er, let's run.” Nora suddenly said making Xiu apprehensive.

”What happened?” She asked.

”She's calling me again,” Nora answered with an aggrieved face.

”Who? I didn't hear anyone.” Xiu looked all around but didn't find anything out of the ordinary. The crowd of people wasn't that much because not just anyone could shop at the top-tier mall like The Galaxy Mall.

Then she saw Nora lifting her finger to point at something as she followed the direction. She found who or more like what was calling Nora.

A mannequin was behind the display glass in a gorgeous bodycon dress. Xiu facepalmed herself. This shopaholic really knew how to make a scene. Even the products were calling out to her all the time. But she still couldn't help the smile that spread on her face because of this dramatic best friend.

Nora's antics did wonder in making Xiu forget about the past that was not hers anymore. And it never could. She secretly glanced at Nora and said in her mind, 'Thank you for being here.'

[1] 'Duo Shou': A duo shou, or ”hand-chopper,” is someone who is a shopping addict and promises to chop off their hand if they ever place another order again.