Souls (A Beautiful Love Story)

Letters

Xiao Zhan's POV:

What is he doing here?

Eli is a Ghost Supreme?

How...?

"If you all don't mind," moving away from the group he walks into our kitchen only to open the pot placed on the counter and peep inside, "even though this smells a little different, can I eat? Haven't had today's breakfast!" Watching him salivate, Xie Lian is the first one to jump and invite him, "Sure. Why don't you take a seat I'll serve you a bowl?"

"Please make it three. I am super hungry." With a shy smile he takes his previously vacant seat when Hua Cheng rolling his eyes comments, "When are you never? Everytime we meet you're always hungry!"

Tapping on the table with my knuckles I call for his attention, "When did you change?"

Raising his eyes towards me Eli looks perplexed, "Change? What change?"

"Don't act oblivious! Have you always been a human or are you a ghost? What are you? Is Yibo aware or for that matter of fact even Seiji?" Just then Xie Lian places three bowls in front of Eli, or should I address him as Black Water?

With gusto Eli digs in only to stop for a second, widening his eyes he seeks Hua Cheng's, but without another word he gulps down the entire content. "Mr. Xiao, I am a ghost from their realm." Pointing towards Xie Lian and Hua Cheng, Eli continues, "As you're aware by now I am a Ghost Supreme revered as Black Water, but my birth name is He Xuan. Many are ignorant of that name except Hua Cheng. No, Boss and Mr. S aren't aware of my true identity. Not that I never wanted to reveal, but before this I didn't find it necessary to divulge this information." With a shrug he continues eating and we all stare at the man in front of us.

"Where is Wang Yibo, Xiao Zhan?" At Wei Wuxian's enquiry I smile sadly, "He's a bit unwell. Requested him to sleep a little more, but should be joining us soon though." Just then we hear an exuberant greeting followed by Oreo's squeal "Eli!"

With a grin he gets up in time to catch Oreo jumping into his arms. Kissing her cheeks she giggles when a shocked Seiji who walks in from behind questions, "What are you doing?"

Without much thought to his flirtatious words Eli teases Seiji, "Not you!"

A gasp is heard and we whip our heads towards GG, "Oh My!"

Fuck.

"Eli!" Seiji growls and GG whacks his chest, "Be nice." Taking a step forward she raises her hand for Eli to shake, "How have you been, Eli?"

"Not as beautiful as you ma'am." Is GG blushing? Wow, this is new. I should learn some tricks from him.

Turning her gaze towards the rest of us she bestows them with a smile, "Haven't met any of you children before. Hello, I am GG and that's my granddaughter, Akemi whom we call Oreo. That's my son Seiji." I can never get over the fact that she always refers Seiji as her son and not son-in-law.

"Children?" Hua Cheng beside me whispers for my ears, "Who is she calling children? Shall I inform her of our true age?" I smirk at his words and he lifts his chin subtly.

"Eli, I have left my toy in car. Can you help me get them?"

"Sure munchkin. How about you lead the way and I'll follow." With another sweet giggle Oreo jumps down and taking a step closer to Seiji, it does not go unnoticed by us when Eli leans super close and whispers, "Keys please?" Definite flirting. Biting my lips to stop my grin we all watch Seiji fumbling for them and handing it over. Nudging my arms GG winks and I shake my head.