Chapter 61 - Handsome Kidnapper (2/2)

Xiu poked his head and asked, ”Why do you call me Sweets? I have a name.”

”I know.” He replied. ”But I call you Sweets because you're the first person in my life who has offered me a cupcake.”

”Really?” Xiu's eyes widened in childlike wonder.

”Mhmm...” He answered with a humming sound.

Supporting her face on her hands, she kept staring at him in wonder and curiosity. ”What are you looking at, Sweets?” He asked startling her a bit since she was too involved in her thoughts.

”I was wondering... Why did you become a kidnapper?” Darren's nibbled on his bottom lip as he had no answer to that. ”With your looks, you could topple down the entertainment industry.” She added sincerely. But the light in her dimmed slowly as she said, ”But don't go to that industry.”

”Why not?” He questioned.

”In the entertainment industry, monsters literally hide in your closet with a mask of angels. They will exploit you until they can and then they will besmirch you before extinguishing the little fire in your soul.” She replied in a sad and dispirited voice.

Before Darren could react, Nora announced, ”We're home.” Xiu didn't make a scene this time and followed them to the elevator. She was still lost in her own thoughts when they reached their apartment. ”Thanks for the dinner, Darren. And sorry for all the trouble Xiu made for you.” Nora's voice jolted her awake and she looked at Darren who stood in front of his door.

Xiu ran to his side and held the sleeve of his jacket. ”Xiu, come back here. Our home is this one.” Nora beckoned her to come back but Xiu shook her head stubbornly.

”You're mean to me. I don't want to go with you.” Xiu replied showing how much pitiful she was under her tyrannical personality. ”This gentleman is very nice and handsome. I'll follow him. You go away.”

Nora facepalmed herself and pulled Xiu to her side. ”Xiu, wake up! If you remember this night tomorrow, trust me, you're gonna be in big trouble.”

Xiu was still shaking her head while trying to free herself from Nora. Darren came to her side and she looked up into his eyes. He patted her head gently and said, ”Sweets, aren't you tired?” She nodded her head while pursing her lips. ”Then go home with Nora. She won't be mean to you anymore. If she's still mean, you come to me and I'll teach her a good lesson.”

Xiu thought about it and nodded. ”Good girl! Now, goodnight!” He rubbed her hair before unlocking his apartment and entering it. Xiu also entered her own apartment with a content smile.

It took Nora a while to understand that Xiu was this obedient because Darren had been treating her with patience and he cooed to her like she was a kid. And oddly, it worked on her. She finally understood the mystery of drunk Xiu; She was just a little girl looking for some affection that she had missed out on in life.

How did I take so long to understand that? Nora thought to herself.