Mending Withered Flowers

Chapter Five

Wang Yibo's POV + Flashbacks

'Sorry, did I wake you ?'

'No... I wasn't sleeping that much either.'

Zhan woke up the moment I sat on the bed. He said he wasn't sleeping that much when it was 11 PM. It made me feel even worse, cuz it's clear that he had waited for me, without even knowing that I'll be leaving him tomorrow. It had me silent with the thought rings my head.

'Bo di ???'

'Why? you have an appointment tomorrow'

'It's not the same without you here. It's cold.'

I could tell he's been waiting for me since dinner time by his reaction. I did promise him that I'd be home before dinner, which went up later. Zhan never likes the cold, he'll snuggle into my embrace every night to sleep. That thought made it worse, even harder for me to leave him. 

'Zhan...'

'No, it's fine. I know you're busy, '

'No Zhan, please...'

'I know Bo, it's been hard for you too. Taking care of someone while pursuing college. I get it. I've been there. It's just that I wished you could share them with me. I may be under the weather right now, but I could still help. I'm not that weak Bo, I could take care of myself too. Also, you went to your family this afternoon right ?'

What? how did he know? Gosh, was it father? did he get his hands on Zhan? many thoughts rushed into my head. I was worried, and angry at the same time too. I know that my family wouldn't leave Zhan alone if I were still around him.

'Zha-'

'No, it's completely alright. I know it's not my place, though I feel like I have to say it. Yibo, I'm still here whenever you need me. When you're alright, or when there's a problem. I'm still here. Be it a piece of advice or help, name it. I'll try my best to help. Alright ?'

The dilemma is drilling me alive. Should I leave him for his safety or elope with him and fight my family. Zhan's willing to stay and be there for him. He didn't even know or care about the danger he's face if he stayed. Heck, he didn't even know who was in my family. My family, despite having one of the best companies, most connections, and river wealth, they're capable of doing those dirty tricks to maintain its reputation. Especially my father and the Wang elders, they're not easy opponents to match. Recalling their experience in my and my brother's lives, I had to end my dilemma with such a decision. 

'Alright...'

'Now, let's head to bed. We have to leave early for Zoey tomorrow.'

'I can't come...'

'They're stressing my Bobo, aren't they ?'

This is why I love Zhan. He's not just a pretty boy, without anything. he's hard-working and full of thoughts too. He'll seriously consider and give humble objective pieces of advice when needed. he's also a man with talents. Really, in college, no one could beat his grades or achievements. From someone who's from a bad upcoming, he's a soldier. His father was a role model. He's a brother you could lean on. He's a mother you could cry on and ask for help.

Out of everything, Zhan's flower is the best of the best. It matches his whole being and his past. It's also mended well. Looking back, mine and Zhan's flower had grown so much, that it was killing me to leave him. Knowing that it takes two-person to grow both garden hearts, 

'Tell them to stop then Zhan Zhan, I don't wanna do it.'

'Aweeee, but it's your work, Bobo. Your foundation for graduation.'