401 Option One (1/2)

Xiu was happily skipping around when she came down. Her baby was here for her. How could she not get excited? Even though that was the most usual thing between them. Since the time they began dating, he had been the one to mostly do this pick-and-drop service. But today Xiu was left disappointed when instead of Darren, it was his driver, Ben who greeted her. Her disappointment was so palpable that poor Ben started scratching his head awkwardly. Did she have to look like she was about to cry?

”Ms. Bai, sir had an urgent meeting at the last minute,” he decided to be kind enough to explain since he really wasn't okay with her expressions.

”It's okay,” she grumbled unhappily before settling in the seat and texted Darren. Even though she said that her expressions definitely said otherwise.

[You tricked me!”]

She texted Darren and had to wait for about five minutes before he replied. [How did I trick my Sweets?”]

[Seeing your message I thought my baobei (babe/baby) is here for me.]

Darren was grinning as he read her text. He loved her endearments. She really was too cute sometimes. So cute that it was hard for his heart to handle it.

He indeed texted her but only because Ben had no way to contact her.

[Sorry!]

He only sent one word but Xiu's mind was left in turmoil. Why was he apologizing when she wasn't even upset with him? She was just a little bit disheartened that he wasn't the one who came to pick her up. But it was already enough that he knew she was his responsibility.

[You don't have to say sorry though. I'm not upset. I just wanted to see you.]

Now, how was he supposed to concentrate in this meeting when she was saying something like that? Did she even realize what her simple words did to him?

[Sweets, you have no idea how much I want to be with you right now.]

Xiu giggled after reading that.

[Concentarte on your work. I won't disturb now. But I'll be waiting for you.]

She was gonna wait for him then how could he let her wait for long? He had to finish up this meeting as soon as possible!

Just as Xiu put her phone down, she said, ”Ben, are you kidnapping me?”

It was a good thing that Ben was an expert driver, unlike Dylan. Otherwise, he would have also gotten into an accident because of her mindless gab.

”Ms. Bai, you really say all sorts of things, eh?”

Xiu just shrugged her shoulders in reply, ”I do. But I can't help it. This is not the way home. This is also not the way to Regan's office. So, where else are you taking me?” Before he could open his mouth, she went on, ”In my mind, I have only two possibilities, either you're taking me for a surprise or you're kidnapping me. Choose one!”

Ben was a very serious and professional man but even he was having trouble holding back his smile at her words. She was just like his boss told him; A wonder!