"Been a Long Time"

Chapter 1: Insomnia

The test match with Smiling had been done yesterday, and Ming has decided that he wants her to take over his position. Sadly, due to his hand, he can hardly play anymore. After the Spring Playoffs he's going to retire. If I have extra time, I am going to go watch their final match of the season and Ming's goodbye speech. It's going to be hard for me, since he was the first member, and he is a really good friend of mine. I do have his WeChat, but it won't be the same.

I finished putting on my make up for the day and headed over to the closet to find something presentable for a work setting, since I have yet another of those stinken' meetings for work, although it in nine o'clock at night. I am really starting to hate this job, but I can't get out of this one! I sigh, finding a pair of tan slacks and a light blue flowing blouse. I started changing, careful to avoid my make up and hair. I went to my vanity mirror and made some final touches to the outfit. A little necklace here, the increasing of a fold, and a touch up on my hair. Satisfied, I walked over to my work desk which was, thankfully, on the wall underneath a window so that I could watch the city below me while I am working. 

I opened my computer, which was a mix between a gaming computer and a work computer, and started setting up the camera and mic for the meeting. I don't know why they decided that there needs to be a meeting now of all times, but they did. And I am the one who has to do it. No rest for the weary. I am going to be requesting some time off soon for a vacation for my own sanity's sake. I opened the site we use for meetings (Zoom, Gmail, Idc) and started the meeting, although I was a few minutes early. While I was waiting I opened my phone to check my WeChat messages. I got a few from my brothers, which I answered, and couple from (B/F/N) so I answered all those, too.

'Angel'

Angel 😇:'Hey, are you free for the Spring Playoffs? I have two front row tickets!'

Angel 😇:'Also, make sure you eat and at least try to sleep tonight. Don't stay up all night again, you did that last night.'

Devil 😈:'Ok, ok! I'll try, but the way this is going already I might not be able to sleep tonight. And, yes, I am taking a week off that week due to the need for a vacation. I'm probably going to crash Cheng's place.'

Angel 😇:'😂 I can only imagine how that's going to go. Don't terrorize the boys too much. Ok, is it a date?'

Devil 😈:'Yep, it's a date!'

Angel 😇:'Yay!'

Devil 😈:'😁 I gotta get to a meeting now, though. I'll text ya tomorrow. Goodnight, (B/F/N)!'

Angel 😇:'Goodnight, Y/n! Make sure you get at least a little sleep!'

I smiled, shutting my phone off. (B/F/N) always brightens my day. She's usually somewhat sweet, but she definitely has her devilish moments. Anyway! Time for work, sadly. I unmuted myself and started paying attention as people started joining the call. Once everyone was there, the meeting started.

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Two hours later, at 11 o'clock pm, I finally was able to turn in for the night. I turned off my computer and started getting ready for bed by taking off my makeup, doing my skincare routine, changing my clothes, and getting into bed. Unfortunately, my insomnia was doing one of its worse attacks. I can't sleep. I want and need to sleep, but I can't no matter how hard I try.

I have insomnia due to my dad dying by a plane crash when I was younger. My dad, Cheng, and I were all really close. Close enough that he would help us fall asleep each night by tucking us into bed and telling us some made up stories off the top of his head. We would give little suggestions when he got stuck in a plot hole while he continued on with the story, using our suggestions. He did that whenever he was home, but one night, he never came back when he was supposed to. We didn't find out he had died until five days later. I was traumatized while Cheng was too young to realize what had happened. I got insomnia that got worse after I started working. Fortunately, it's only a minor case, but it still causes problems because I get little enough chances sleep due to work. I usually take melatonin, but that won't help this time.

I pulled my phone off the nightstand to my right and checked the time. 12:00. I doubt anyone's going to be up at this time. I got up and walked over to my computer and logged into my gaming account. I mainly play AD, like Cheng, but I can play a little of the other ones when I want. I played AD this time, like normal. (A/n: I have no idea who any of the Shikigami are so I am not going to be explaining that.) I picked my favorite and started to play. A few rounds later, I was in a game with a player that was extremely good. He went under the name 'Hierophant'. I'll ask Cheng about him later. Well, I didn't win the match, but I was fairly close before he ganked me, causing me to die and have to wait to respawn. He won the game while I was out. Oh well. It's just another match. I logged out and looked at the time. 2:00. Lovely. I'm getting no sleep tonight.

I exited my room and walked down the hall to where it opened up into a large living space. The spacious kitchen with a large island was to the left, right in front were the living room and dining room, both fairly large. I walked into the kitchen and grabbed a bit of (favorite snack) before heading back down the hall to my room. I sat down and pulled out some of my mountain of unfinished paperwork. I sighed before starting to work.

It was morning before I realized it. I put the pile of finished paperwork next to my pile of unfinished work. The unfinished pile still dwarfed the finished pile. I sighed. Work is ever ending. I blearily looked at the clock which said it was 5:30. I sighed again. Well, might as well start getting ready for the day. I went into the bathroom to take a shower and start my morning routine. 

After my shower, I went over to my vanity to see how bad the eye bags were. I look like I was going through some illness. It looks like I will be needing to use a full container of concealer today! Note the sarcasm. That stuff is expensive. I put my makeup on then went o my closet for my outfit of the day. I decided on something comfy since today was Saturday which means I am crashing Cheng's base camp. Yay! I pulled out a loose shirt and some joggers. After putting that on, careful to avoid my makeup, I put my hair into (preferred style). 

Welp. Time to eat. I walked to the kitchen and grabbed some (preferred breakfast food) then sat down at the island. After finishing, I put my dishes in the dishwasher and went to the door. Time to crash my little brother's place!