BOOK THREE:
Zhan thinks he is finally going to live happily ever after with a baby and a wedding in the near future. Soon however, he comes to a conclusion than not everything is set in stone.
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ZHAN POV
Fan Xing fell asleep soon after we got home; I got back downstairs to find Yibo greeting Zhen Xin, who has been playing his video game.
"I bet I can beat you at this game Dad." He said and I smiled standing at the end of the staircase watching them.
"I'm sure you can buddy." Yibo replied with a slight smile, I noticed he looked tired. Which was weird because he could work forever and still look like he just woke up.
His hair looked like he was running his hand through it a lot; something he only did when he was frustrated. His gaze locked on mine and he walked towards me.
"Hi, rough day at..." I said and he cut me off with a bear hug, I chuckled uneasily taken aback. Yibo embraced me a lot but this one felt a little wrong
"Alright. Who died?" I asked in a teasing tone, but I was actually anxious. He paused then he lifted his head smiling at me.
"No one." He said cupping my face
"I just wanted to hug you."
I chuckled
"Oh what did I do to deserve such affection." I said and he half smiled
"Where's my youngest buddy?" he asked
"He fell asleep an hour ago." I said following him into the kitchen.
"You want to tell me what's got you worked up?" I asked and for a split second I thought he tensed.
"The CIA is assembling all the elite agents in New York." He said simply as he made coffee. Taken aback I just silently stared at him, does that mean he too will leave; and for how long?
"Is there a world war Three brewing?" I asked and he eyed me leaning against the counter with his legs crossed at the ankles. He sipped his coffee, looking sinfully handsome.
"You're so melodramatic, it's amusing." He said even though he didn't look amused. I stood next to him
"Are you going?" I asked; it was a stupid question. Of course he was, but a silly part of me hoped he'd say no.
I hated being away from him; I could swear it literally causes me physical pain. He nodded, wrapping his free hand around my waist and pressing his lips to my hair
"I'm probably going to be a couple of days." He said,
"I'll...be back before you know it." He added. I nodded slowly
"Hong just disappeared today, do you know where he is?" I asked; his gaze shifted
"Yes, something came up with his family he had to leave the state for now. I'll find a replacement for him for the meantime." He said.
