58. If the shoe fits

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Yibo POV

"You won't think that after you see these," A-li said walking in followed by A-mi who left the door open for an entourage that got in carrying a dozen suit covers and boxes. Everyone stared at them in awe, I stood up from the couch introducing them to everyone.

"Wow, are we going to have like our own fashion show or something?" Nicky asked and A-li laughed, "Something like that, you'll all have three dresses to choose from and if the Yibo approves then it's yours." She added.

I'd told them that I didn't want my bridesmaids to wear the same dress; I wanted them to look beautiful individually. They will all choose from a group of knee-length dresses. 

"Ziyi, you first" A-mi said sitting next to me on the couch. We'd practically rearranged the living room to make space for a fake runway. Ziyi tried on all of the dresses and decided on an off-shoulder dress with a flowing skirt.

"You look feminine" I teased her and she grimaced, Ziyi was jeans and t-shirt type of chick. Everyone laughed and Abby stood up to try on her dresses. She chose a strapless Herve leger; it was not too tight so she looked sophisticated, "I wouldn't want to upstage you, my friend," She said and I giggled.

"Oh trust me that won't happen, wait till you see his dress," A-li said. Nicky chose a long sleeve dress with a plunging back. Lu Jie's dress was even more beautiful; it was a spaghetti strapped dress with a fishtail.

"It's the bride's turn" A-mi chimed, and I smiled standing up. "I think this is the one," I said looking at myself on the long mirror "Oh my God, my gege is going to have a heart attack," A-li said standing up. "That's a Christian Dior snow Tuxedo, absolutely magnificent."

I nodded; "It's just extraordinary magician one," A-mi said touching it. "It's a chapel train, I was afraid to get anything longer." she added "No it's perfect, and yeah I would've killed you for sure." I said and everyone laughed. A-li reached for one of the boxes

 "You look so beautiful didi, I think I'm going to cry. You're going to blow Zhan and everyone away." Lu Jie said and I smiled at her.

"A-Li was right, there's no way we're upstaging that! Wow." Abby said "What do you think?" Nicky asked me "I love it, this is perfect." I said with conviction, it exceeded all my expectations, "Thanks girls it is perfect." I added to A-li and A-mi, who beamed.

A-li continued to show me all the other accessories they got. "Okay you guys, we're going to hang on to these dresses until the wedding day," A-li said "Yeah, and please check-in at the estate on time for hair and make-up, we'll confirm it later on," A-mi added.

They started clearing up and said their goodbyes, Lu Jie and Nicky left with Abby. Claiming that they were going to explore more of Macao. I laughed and waved them off.

"Guess it's just us now." I said to Ziyi who helped clean up a bit "How's the morning sickness?" she asked and I grimaced. "It's less frequent these days." I said and her eyes narrowed "Have you told them about the baby?" she asked. I shook my head

"They have no idea, but I'll tell them in time," I said, though I didn't have much time. "Alright, what's next on the list?" She asked. "Zhan and I are going to meet Li, and preparing the family dinner." I said as we walked out.

Li came over to the estate with some décor and cake samples, I'd just about tried almost every piece she had. I couldn't decide; they all tasted great. I asked Zhan what he thought and he just said "Whatever one you like."

He has left all the decision-making to me, I wasn't having that; it was his wedding too. I took his iPad away and gave him a hard look; he chuckled and absently picked a cake. I told Li to order it and gave Zhan his gadget back, kissing him on the cheek.


The three of us strolled around the garden, discussing where everything was going to be. We were thinking about having the reception by the lake and golf course. Everything promised to be beautiful; I couldn't help but smile just thinking about it. 

The next day was my family dinner, I couldn't stop running all over the place. Making sure everything was perfect for when people started to arrive. Jeffery was sent to pick up Mama, Jingyi, and uncle Qiren from the airport.

I checked the grand dining room table one more time; it always seemed too large for the number of people living here. But now I was more than happy with its size, everyone should be nice and comfortable. I turned into the lounge only to bump into Zhan, he caught me by my waist. "Slow down little one." He said, I started going past him but he stood in my way

"But I have to..." I said

"But nothing." He interrupted, grabbing me by my shoulders "Deep breaths, Fufu and Angela will take care of everything. Let us go upstairs, relax a bit." He added. I shook my head "I'm going to drag you there anyway." He promised, I checked to see if he was joking; he wasn't.

We went to our bedroom, cuddling on our loveseat on the balcony. We talked about our future and our unborn baby. I also had a chance to shower and change clothes; I had just finished putting my hair up on the dressing table when Zhan came up behind me. He bent down to brush his lips against my neck and shoulder; I closed my eyes and sighed. Focusing on the electric and warm sensation his touch left behind.

I suddenly felt my hair drop down to my shoulders again; my eyes flashed open "Zhan" I bellowed. I'd put some effort into making it look the way it did, he ran his fingers through it.

"You know I like your hair better loose," he whispered, I smiled in spite of myself. "I'm on to you and your dirty little tricks mister." I teased and he chuckled. "Are they working?" he asked, I stood up and he gathered me in his arms "Like a charm," I muttered, spellbound I didn't even notice him removing the pins in my hair.

He smiled, stroking my cheek for a long moment, "You're the most beautiful I've ever seen love." He said softly. I sighed inwardly. I doubted that especially after observing the women he kept the company in the past. They are all stunning supermodels and actresses; I was forever compared to them in the media. I tried not to pay attention to that, but sometimes I would secretly take pleasure when some of them say I'm better.

"I bet you wont think that when I'm 8 months pregnant." I said and his brows furrowed.

"That's not even remotely funny, so I'm going to pretend I didn't hear that." He added kissing my forehead and releasing me. I watched him pick his Rolex off the nightstand and put it on. You'd think I'd be used to his beauty by now, his masculine and commanding presence. I mean I wake up next to him every day but it shook me to my core every time I looked at him. Seemingly I'm not getting used to it anytime soon, a knock on our door made me slightly jump.

He looked up and grinned, "Time to go entertain our guests." He said extending his hand to me.

I took a deep breath, placing my hand in his as we walked out. I silently prayed that this dinner goes well, I was a little nervous. It was the first-ever Wang and Xiao family gathering.

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