51 Truth hurts (1/2)

They arrive at the hotel where Eric is. He was waiting at the lobby for them. He invited them to have some tea as it was late in the afternoon.

”Eric, she's my mother Madam Gu Mei Li.” she introduced her to him. ”Mother, he is my ex-husband Eric.”

Eric held Madam Gu's hand and kiss it like a gentleman. ”I'm pleased to meet you mother in law.”

”Mother in law? She said you are her ex-husband?” she was too straight forward.

Eric didn't expect that at all. He was trying to make a good impression for her but it's not turning out well.

Sofia is just next to him hugging him. She's letting the adult talk first. She doesn't dare to interrupt them. Just being next to her daddy, she's happy with that.

”Madam Gu, I know this happened a long time ago but I still want to ask. Why didn't you attend our wedding?” he just ask to satisfy his curiosity.

Madam Gu doesn't know how to reply and she's thinking how to answer him. She now knew that Cheng Ze took her that night, and she doesn't want her daughter to be in trouble. She sips her tea to buy some time.

”Eric! I already told you that I spent that night with her. She couldn't come because she's busy and she left early in the morning. That's why she called me to meet her in the hotel.” she sounds a bit irritated.

Eric looked at her and doubt started to form in his head. ”Are you angry? I just want to know her side. Is it wrong?” he looks upset.

”I'm sorry for not informing both of you that night. I was really rushing so I summoned her to see her. It was wrong of me to take her away from you on your special night.” she just made out a story to satisfy his curiosity and not to put her daughter in a difficult situation.

Ji An looked at her. 'Is she saving my face right now? How can she create a lie like that? She's definitely my mum. She doesn't even have a clue what's going on.' She can't believe how her mother lies like that in front of her. But thanks to her this subject is now closed.

”Is that so... May I talk to Ji An alone? Can you watch Sofia for us?” He politely asks Madam Gu.

”Sure! Take her away.” she smiled at him.

He stood up and he waited for Ji An. ”I won't make it long. I just need some time alone with you. Can we talk upstairs?” he said when Ji An didn't make a move.

”Okay...” she then looked at her mother ”I'm not gonna be long.” she smiled at Sofia ”Behave yourself sweetheart, don't make nana upset okay.” she pats Sofia's head gently, she then left with Eric.

They didn't talk inside the lift as there were people. As soon as they reach the very top he started to talk.

”About this morning... What you saw... It's...” he doesn't know where to start explaining.

Ji An is not bothered at all. But she will still listen to him. ”You mean the woman in your room? She looks familiar though. I've seen her before. So how was it? I'm happy for you that you found a woman.” she smiled at him.

”The thing is... She's not my woman. It was a mistake. I didn't mean to sleep with her. We were drunk and she jumped on me.” he combs his hair in frustration.