20 What do you mean (1/2)

Arriving at London Heathrow Ji An felt weak, she felt tired her eyes are aching, she also have a massive headache due to excessive crying. She put on her sunglasses to cover her puff and red eyes. She walked towards immigration section and have her passport stamped. She then make her way to the exit.

Alice is waiting for her. She took Ji An's luggage and they walked to the parking lot. Alice notice that Ji An is quiet, that is very unusual. 'Something happened in China' Alice thought to herself.

They reached Alice's car and she drove off. Inside the car Alice spoke ”I'll be taking you to our family home. My mum wants to see you. After that we will go to our flat. So we will have to stay for tonight. Is't okay with you?”

Ji An looked at her and replied ”Can you pull over somewhere before we get to your house? I don't want to face your parents like this. I have to get myself together.”

”I really want to ask what happened, but I will give you time. When you're ready to talk about it, you know I'm always here for you.” Alice replied.

About 20 minutes away from Watts family house in Chelsea, London, Alice park her car in one of the cafes. ”Let's have some hot chocolate.”

Ji An agreed and followed Alice. They sat in a quiet spot in L'ETO. Alice ordered hot chocolate and strawberry and banana pancake for both of them. After the waiter left Alice couldn't hold it any longer ”What happened? Have you been crying? With that ridiculous sunglasses of yours, its bothering me... A LOT!!!!”

Ji An started crying again. ”I don't know where to start. My mother is.... Cheng Ze's stepmother!” She said in a very low voice but enough for Alice to hear.

”What?!? What are you talking about? I'm a bit lost here.”

”My mother is Cheng Ze's stepmother!” Ji An repeated herself.

”Are you crying because of that?” Alice asked.