27: Ring

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Yeah, that ring.

Zhan wanted a special ring for Yibo. But what could be more special than his own Mother's ring? It isn't just pretty, it was sentimental too. It can also pass as an heirloom. The problem is...



he left it in his safe in Germany.


He took it with him when he decided to stay in Berlin for good. Who would've known he'll be back to China and propose to Yibo within a span of a few weeks?!

Such precious jewel, he would need to fetch it himself and travel for a 'business trip' or whatever. And the sizing, it would need some doing while he is at it.

Whenever Yibo is asleep, Zhan would size-up his ring finger and touch it. The stupid Zhan didn't even thought of measuring it properly! He just wanted to hold Yibo's hand and that's it! He will be a goner and forget what he was supposed to do.

Now, he could only base the size according to his estimate. If it turns out a little small or a little big, Zhan can only blame himself.

Except for that err, Zhan managed to sensibly plan what to do afterwards.

Though he was feeling chummy and doesn't want to part with his Wifey, he managed to bid Yibo goodbye in the morning, attended a board meeting first thing, before leaving for his flight in the afternoon.

And of course he will bring Ning with him. He will be his side kick if things don't go well. He could also tease and blame the poor thing. (This evil man...)

On their way to the airport, what wasn't on Zhan's plan was to receive a phone call from Yibo. Zhan might not have a heart to go on with his flight if Yibo says he shouldn't go.

But to his surprise, a hysterical crying Su-er spoke. "DAAAD! P-papa is s-sick!*huk*

Totally unexpected.

Sitting in his car, so many emotions flashed before Zhan because of one person.

He remembered Yibo was looking fine this morning. Not fine-fine, but he only looked groggy from sleep when Zhan ruffled his hair and told him he would be going.

Yibo meekly voiced out, 'take care' and asked downcastedly when Zhan will be back. Zhan answered 'in three days' but he will only really be breezing through Germany to get that ring and be back before he himself goes nuts from missing his Honey. 

Zhan then pulled Yibo into his embrace and shared a swift kiss that made Yibo's whole face turn red. Zhan then just recalled absorbing the redolence of Yibo's lovely citrus-Jasmine fragrance, inhaling lungfuls to take on the journey with him.

So... Zhan's mind froze. He was quite stunned. Did he miss anything from morning? But more than anything, for the first time in his life, he felt a tug in his chest. Worry had struck him. There was this fear that he never had.

"A-Su, what's wrong with your Papa?" He asked trying to stay calm.

The crying child from the other line mutter in fast speech. Fever. Smell. Jasmine. Dizzying.

Zhan's head tilted. Putting the puzzled description together. Then he cussed inside his head. Now he is really worried. Heat. They've never got to discussing it.

"Where are you A-Su? Where is your Papa?"

The kid was quite woozy from the intoxicating scent. Even at such young age, A-Su is indeed a dominant Alpha too like his Dad.

"Su-er! Leave Papa's side. Close the door. And don't let anyone come near Papa! I will be there soon!" Zhan fired away.

One thing for sure, Zhan wanted to turn around and be with Yibo that instant. A natural instinct of an Alpha to his Omega. Or maybe more? Zhan's gut clenched and he felt suffocated not being with Yibo. Just the thought of Yibo suffering on his own was too overwhelming, stirring all kinds of torrential emotions, an unimaginable pain that tears through him.

Ning has already stopped the car, ready to pull back. But Zhan halted him. "I'll come back. You carry on."

Ning nodded determinedly. No questions asked. But he has so many stories he wanted to tell Zhan. 'Maybe in another time.' He got off the car and watched Zhan take the driver's seat and drove away. A little smile in Ning's face showed his empathy for these two.

"Finally, you don't have to bear it alone, Yibo."

In Ning's memories, the young Yibo was still vivid. At 17, Yibo had just turned into an omega. Afraid of Zhan's hunt and the corresponding punishment. Panicky that Zhan will find him. Terrified of Zhan's wrath if he knew he was the one he had knotted.

Yibo turned unanimated. Nervous. He will flinch at the littlest sound. Alarmed of anyone's incoming footsteps. It was worse when he came to know he was pregnant with Su-er. His anxieties peaked. He never let anyone near his unborn child. Even on his heat or through hormonal abnormalities due to his pregnancy, he will just hide in his room, suffer in silence, and wait for it to pass.

Sometimes, both Ning and Qing couldn't bear it anymore. When Yibo fall asleep, Qing will come and let him calm down unconsciously through her Alpha scent. She is bonded with another Alpha and a male Omega was never her cup of tea, so there wasn't any romantic feelings involved. Whilst Ning was a Beta so he couldn't really do much for him.

But Zhan! That bastard should've been there for Yibo!

Yibo's hardships on those times were the root of Qing's hatred towards Zhan. In her mind, he had murdered Zhan a million times.


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21/Feb/2024

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