Chapter 1000 - Its Only The Beginning (2/2)

”Rowan, go and play with your sisters. I'm coming out soon.”

”Okay,” Rowan lowered his head and left. But before leaving, he kissed his mother's cheek saying, ”I forgot, I came to give you a good morning kiss.”

Xiu smiled at him and kissed his forehead, ”Now, go!”

Rowan grinned and ran away leaving behind a sulky Darren who put his head on Xiu's shoulder, ”Sweets, I also want a good morning kiss.”

Xiu pinched his chin, ”You had a whole feast last night. It wasn't enough to satiate you?”

Darren shamelessly shook his head, ”I'm still starving.”

Xiu rubbed her waist and glared at him, ”Don't even think about it.” She stood up to leave the tent or else she knew she'd fall into his trap again. It was better to escape while she had the chance to do so.

Darren followed after her and stood behind her as she stretched and took a deep breath in the fresh air. He put his hands around her waist and started gently massaging it.

It was so comforting that Xiu leaned back against his body and closed her eyes in relaxation. Hearing the sound of cheerful laughter, she opened her eyes and looked over at the kids playing together.

The ȧduŀts were sitting together watching the beautiful sunrise with content smiles on their faces. There was a strange peace in this morning air that had the ability to calm one's nerves.

”Everyone looks happy,” remarked Xiu emotionally. ”I wish this happiness always stays the same.”

”The happiness can't stay the same,” said Darren. ”After all, time is always changing.” He hugged her from behind and went on, ”But I believe if we are all together, the happiness won't be far from us.”

Xiu nodded her head as she closed her eyes again. With a smile playing on her lips, she said, ”Baobei!”

”Hmm?”

”I love you!”

Darren was taken aback by this sudden declaration of love. Of course, it wasn't his first time hearing it but as always, it was so random coming from her.

He smiled at her, ”I love you too!”

Xiu turned around to face him and told him, ”Do you know, sometimes I think this second chance wasn't given to me.”

”Huh?”

”It was your second chance,” she told him. ”I feel like it's your desperate cry that touched the heaven and I was sent back to you. Or else, a person like me who had no attachment to this world didn't really have a reason to live another lifetime.”

Darren pressed his lips against her forehead, ”You're right. It really is my second chance. It was me who desperately needed you to come into my life and teach me how to love again. And also, how to live again.”

”But I think it's you who taught me how to love,” argued Xiu. ”It's you who gave me a warm home that belongs to us. Just us.”

Darren pinched her nose, ”Silly, we both needed each other. And we both found each other. And it's only the beginning. I don't think I've managed to even tell you how much I really love you.”

”There is more to this love?”

Darren nodded his head and smiled at her, ”As I said, it's only the beginning!”

Xiu looked around her and leaned her head against his ċhėst. It was indeed just the beginning. They had a long life ahead of them. They had a beautiful family of their own. They still had a lot of good and bad days ahead of them. How could it be the end?

”It's only the beginning, indeed,” she muttered to herself with a content smile.