136 The Traitor 20 (1/2)

”Yes, while fame and fortune are important, they are not as important as you. I could lose everything but I cannot lose you.

”I know the audience might turn on me but that is a risk I am willing to take if the prize is you. Zao Ming, you've sacrificed so much for me, let me take the risk for you this time.

”If worse comes to worse, I'll just retire from the limelight and opt for a simpler life. Perhaps I can take up an occupation as a gym trainer, in any case, as long as I have you, I know everything will be just fine.”

Zao Ming was so overwhelmed by emotions due to Lee Mu's sudden confession that he had difficulty forming his words.

Seeing this, the trickster within Lee Mu surfaced. He pouted and added, ”Unless, of course you only want me around because I'm a celebrity, and you'll abandon me when I'm not a nobody…”

A flustered Zao Ming said hurriedly, ”No, of course not… We're both at the start of our career when we met each other so how would I leave you because…”

He then noticed the chuckle that came out of Lee Mu and Zao Ming realized his leg had been pulled. He smacked Lee Mu lightly on his chest.

This made Lee Mu chuckled even harder. ”See, there is nothing to worry about. Everything will be fine…”

…

Lee Mu walked out of the bathroom wearing only a towel around his waist. The mist was drifting out from the shower and water stuck to man's slick hair. It trailed down his sexy and powerful chest and abs.

Lee Mu looked around the modern-looking apartment as if in search of someone. The place was sparsely-decorated and the biggest give-away that they had just moved into the place was the moving boxes that could be seen at the corner of the frame.

The walls were white and the floor were tiled. The room was brightly lit and it looked clean and warm. The essentials were already there, these included a dining table, a couch and a television. It could need a little more personal touch but it had the making of a comfortable home.

Lee Mu's eyes lit up when he turned towards the balcony. The camera cut away from Lee Mu temporarily to catch the perspective from where he was standing. Outside the balcony, the sky was darkening and a man could be seen leaning against the bannister, seemingly enjoying the late afternoon breeze.

The camera cut back to Lee Mu.