Chapter 50 - Dont Hate Me (1/2)
Sleep is often defined as half death. In view of the fact that a person is closest to death when he is sleeping. Then it wouldn't be wrong if we say that every morning a new life is given to us. That's why mornings are called precious; We are born all over again. The mornings bring you dawn of new life and new possibilities.
Life is a gift... We all have heard this phrase plenty of times in life. But how many of us really cherish this gift? If anything we take it for granted. The value of life can only be understood by someone who has only a few days to live.
And in case of Xiu, she was the someone who experienced death first hand. Perhaps that's what made her value each morning where she was able to breathe again, feel again, and live all over again.
There was a Calligraphic painting on Xiu's bedroom wall, it was actually a Chinese Proverb which stated, 'If you do not experience anything, it's impossible to gain knowledge.'
This very statement was what made Xiu feel motivated, determined and vigorous every morning. It reminded her what she had missed upon and what life still had in stores for her. All she had to do was keep her head high and live through this new day of new experiences and knowledge.
But in all these motivational talks, there is always something in our morning routine that we all despise the most. For instance, some people hate waking up early, it makes them feel cranky, lazy and tired. And some hates taking showers in the morning for some bizarre reasons.
However, our Xiu hated the battle with her tangled hair. That was the real struggle for her every morning considering she had long hair that fell to her lower back. Don't get the wrong idea, she loved her long hair but she didn't like the idea of taming them. It was a strenuous task especially if you have to do it first thing in the morning.
As always it took her over fifteen minutes to tame her hair. After that, she prepared breakfast and sat with Nora to give her company.
”Don't be bullied today,” Nora started the conversation with her reminder. ”If he really gets unreasonable, give him a good beating.”
Xiu laughed softly as she nodded, ”Will do, ma'am!” Nora was reassured with her words but then Xiu added, ”If it really got to the point of my limit, I'll do as you said.”
With an apple in hand, Xiu left for office. Nora also picked up her purse and keys before leaving out the door.
She was closing the door behind her when she saw a man coming out of the apartment in front of her. She called out uncertainly, ”Darren?”
Darren looked up from his phone screen and his brows raised seeing Nora standing before her. ”Ms. Cartwright.”
”Seriously? Can't you call me just Nora?” Nora looked frustrated at him for calling her by her last name even after a whole year.
”Okay. Just Nora. Fancy seeing you here.” Darren's reply made her glare at him.
”Why can't I be here?” She asked crossing her arms over her chest in an imposing manner.
”I thought you're the daughter of Mr. Jing Ge, the famous King of Hotel Empire. Therefore, I didn't expect to see you in this apartment complex.” Darren replied in a nonchalant manner but with honest words.