422 Bitterness (1/2)

What can come to your mind when you're jobless?

Considering Xiu's nature, one would think that her to-do list will only consist of:

1:Sleep.

2:Sleep again.

3:Just keep sleeping!

In fact, that's exactly what Darren even thought about her. Knowing her obsession with sleep, he was certain she'd like to catch up on her sleep now that she resigned from her job and didn't have to wake up early. And that was the reason why he didn't disturb her when he got up to get ready for the day.

However, unlike what others expected, Xiu actually was more well-planned and prepared than any other jobless person. And sleeping wasn't on her list of things to worry about at all! At least, not this time around.

Waking up, she saw Darren standing before the mirror trying to set his hair. He looked at her reflection through the mirror when she sat up. ”Why are you up? Go back to sleep. You don't have to go to work.”

Xiu covered her mouth to yawn before beckoning him to come closer. He silently went to the bed while she stretched her hands to close the top buttons of his shirt as she said, ”I have so much to do. How can I sleep?”

”Hm? I thought you'd like to rest now that you resigned, why do you have so much to do even now?” He allowed her to even fix the cuffs of his shirt while he just stood there. She even tied his necktie for him.

”I promised to take mom out for coffee. First and foremost, I'm gonna take her for that coffee,” answered Xiu and frowned slightly as she looked him up and down. ”Usually you don't like wearing suits. What's the occasion?”

”I have an important meeting,” he answered while Xiu nodded her head.

”It gives you an intimidating look,” she noted.

”Oh, really?” His fingers drew in her hair and rubbed pleasingly as he went on, ”So, I should try this look from now on?”

Xiu shook her head, ”No. I like my smiling Regan better than this one who is giving a cold and broody look.”

Darren chuckled at her reaction but didn't continue the topic.

”So, where are you taking mom for coffee?”

”It's an hour and a half drive from here, I think...”

”That far? Just for coffee?”

”It's worth it,” she replied back and added in a whisper, ”At least, that's what I heard.”

Darren kissed her forehead softly and whispered, ”Just take care of yourself.” Xiu nodded her head obediently. ”I'll see you at night.”

”Oh, wait! Let me make you breakfast,” Xiu hurriedly stood up but he stopped her.

”I'm getting late...”

Xiu placed her finger on his lips saying, ”No, no, and no. There is no such thing as skipping breakfast. It's not allowed in our home.”