Chapter 121 - Best Gift (1/2)

On the last day of the team-building program, Sun instructed everyone to do individual action plan. Each individual would write a private letter to themselves. They would answer questions such as: ”Today, what contributions am I most proud of?”; ”What do I regret doing/saying, or not doing/saying?”; ”In the future I'd like to be more...”; ”I'd like to stop… and start…”.The letter was sealed and would be dropped off in their mailboxes at home in one month.

Xander enthusiastically joined in, and would sneak glances at Yera. She took the activity seriously, not looking up once. Yera and Xander did enjoy a lot of games during the rest of the program. Unfortunately, they had to go back to the City in the morning.

The group had a good dinner in the dining hall. Before everyone returned to their respective rooms to rest, the group had a final session. Xander, as head, gave a short speech. He went on, encouraging his subordinates  and hoping that everyone enjoyed their trip. He continued, remarking that at the same time, they should have learned a lot of things from Sun's team, that they could take home with them. Things everyone could use back at the workplace, along with achievable goals that would reinforce key findings from the program.

”Thank you so much Dr. CEO, for that wonderful speech.  I must say that this group is indeed lucky because we were instructed to prepare a small party in the function room; so we encourage everyone to join us! We will have various drinks, and everyone is allowed to get wasted. Right Dr. CEO?” announced Sun smiling, as he shifted his gaze to Xander.

Xander smiled and nodded,  adding in jest, ”Just make sure there's no violence afterwards, alright?”

The group cheered. Some excitedly went into the function room, while others returned to their rooms to change into cuter, more 'selfie appropriate' outfits.

Meanwhile, Yera's mobile phone beeped. She  saw it was Xander. She looked around, but Xander was no longer in the dining hall.

[Will you care to party with your husband alone? *wink*]

Yera blushed, smiling bashfully before she typed her reply.

[Alright. I'm going up now.]

She was still smiling as she walked towards the elevator. She wondered what her husband was up to, as she walked in the lobby going to their room.

She opened the door and chuckled seeing the dim light and flower petals all over the floor. Their room smelled just like the scented flowers. Then she heard a guitar strumming a…

Yera entered, following the petals and the row of lit  candles, making their way to the bed, where Xander was sitting with a guitar. There was a chair and a small table with a bottle of wine about a meter away.

Yera giggled as she sat on the chair that was obviously meant for her. It looked like she was about to watch a serenade live. Performed by her husband. He winked, as he began to sing.

”I never knew I had a dream

Until that dream was you

When I look into your eyes

The sky's a different blue

Thank you for loving me…

You are the best thing,

That's ever been mine…

When you say you love me

Know, I love you more, Darling”

Xander's eyes never left Yera's as he sang. Her heart was racing. Not because of how good Xander's voice was, but because of his sincerity. His words were making her heart react crazily. She honestly wanted to pounce on him at that moment, but his voice was too mesmerizing. His eyes were penetrating deep into her soul.

When Xander was done singing, he put the guitar on the side and held Yera's hand. He pulled a box from his pocket and opened it.