The morning sunlight streamed through the curtain, bird chirping outside.
As Zhenya groggily reached for her phone only to grab nothing but empty sheet. Heart sinking with realization. Her phone wasn't there
A sudden memory flashed in her mind. Last night! Yes last night, car , the rush to get out . Did she .... Leave it there?!
Yes it's last night!
Panic creeping in , she quickly go to living room and grab her mom's phone and dialed her number. She held her Breath.
One ring!
Two!!
Then , a deep familiar voice answered
"Hello?"
Her heart skipped a beat. Yuan Zi!
"Hello, Yuan Zi? I left my phone yesterday in your car . Could you send it to me?
"Okay, I'll send driver to pick you up. " After saying that he hung up.
Zhenya get ready and said to her mom
"Mom , I'm going out."
" Okay"
A sleek black car rolled to a smooth stop Infront of the house. Inside driver wait patiently, unlocked the backdoor. Zhenya get in and driver start driving to the destined place .
Car stop Infront of a 5 Star restaurant. It's too much expensive for Zhenya. She never come to a place like this.
As she stepped into restaurant warm aroma of spices and freshly cooked warp around her. Just as she took another step a sudden impact jolted her back.
"Ah , sorry!" He said
When she turned and saw a familiar face.
"You?" She said
"Didn't expect you to see here" he said , voice very smooth face unreadable.
She offered a small polite smile
" Me neither" replied her voice is steady hide hint of surprise ..
" I don't know your name yet, what's your name?" He said
"I'm Ning Zhenya"
" You can call me Li Wei"
Not far away Yuan Zi wonder why she is taking so much time. So he come for looking after her . And his eyes caught her talking with another man . There is strange frustrated feeling in his heart. Watching her laughing and talking with smile.
Zhenya looking at watch and realized Yuan Zi is waiting for her.
" Li Wei, I've to go now, bye"
Just as she turned to leave his voice stopped her.
"Wait"
She glance back.
" Your number? I think we should stay in touch" , he said smoothly
'' I left my phone in my friend's car"
" Oh ! " Then he give her his business card.
" This is my number "
She took it give smile in return and go to the room Yuan Zi booked in the restaurant.
Li Wei watches as Zhenya walk away. A small smile tugged at his lips subtle , almost involuntary.
Zhenya come and saw Yuan Zi is sitting waiting for her.
"Um, well.... My phone", she said while sitting on chair.
He gives her phone.
The silence was so profound that is a pin were to fall, it's descent would echo like a whispered secret in the still air .
Zhenya decided to break the silence.
" Thank you for making time to return phone. You could have sent it by driver"
Yuan Zi is thinking how to keep her by his side . He doesn't like the idea of her be with another man. Completely forgot his resolve to stay away from her. Before he could stop himself, a smirk tugged at the corner of his lips.
" Zhenya" said with his deep voice.
" Yes?!" She replied with mesmerized by him.
" Come over"
She stand up and goes to his side.
" Look, this is limited edition watch I brought. How is it? "
He takes off his watch. He extended his hand to show her , but just before she could take it , he purposely dropped it.
" Clatter!!!"
Zhenya froze in shock - she had just broken his limited edition watch!!!!!
!!!!!!
"I....m , I'm sorry! I...I didn't mean to broke it. "
He looked down at the shattered remains of his watch. Look at her a mischievous smile playing on his face.
"Oh no" he drawled, feigning despair.
" That was my favorite watch"
Her eyes widened with guilt ad without hesitation she blurted out.
" I ... I'll compensate for it"
He chuckled, tilting his head as he stand up and step closer, his gaze locking onto hers.
"Oh ? "
" And how exactly do you plan to do that?"
" Just give me few months, no no few years. I'll definitely pay you back."
" And why will I give you so much time? I'll give you a chance to pay me back. But you have to be my assistant for some time". He said his gaze is still on her eyes.
"What!!!!!!??". Her eyes widened
"You heard me right . I happened to need assistance. Old one went in his house. He won't be able to back for time being "
"Okay"
A satisfied smile appear on his face. They finish eating.
Before leaving Yuan Zi asked her to add him as friend on WeChat.
At home, Zhenya could not believe she broke her idol 's watch. And now she is going to be his assistant.
"Sigh!"
" What a horrible day! Oh no it can be blessings in disguise" - she muttered .
"Zhenya!"
"Come here, your sister is going back. " Her mom Called.
" Coming "
She ascended the stairs, her foot steps light yet purposeful as she glance back at the door. Downstairs, Ruiya was preparing to leave, little boy clutching her hand tightly. His curious eyes glancing around the room one last time. The house seems quiter with each passing moment. The sound of the little boy's giggles fading as they disappear into distance. She couldn't help but feel a twinge of longing, watching her family head home.
Zhenya's phone buzzed against the nightstand, its screen lightning up the dimly lit room.the name flashed - Huimin.
With a sigh, she reached out, rubbing her temple before answering.
"Hello?"
Her voice hoarse from exhaustion.
A sharp voice greeted her from the other end .
"Zhenya! Why didn't you pick up my call yesterday?"
Zhenya blinked, momentarily disoriented.
"Yesterday?"
She had barely processed the events of today, let alone remember yesterday.
She sigh, shifting unper the blanket.
"Something happened"
A pause
Then , Huimin 's suspicious tone
" What do you mean something? What did you do?"
Zhenya exhaled slowly, staring at the ceiling.