Next morning, Xi Men stood at the arrival area of Tapei International Airport at exactly 10 AM. His brother had promised he'll be staying over at their home but Tian Li didnt know about their parent's divorce yet; and when he does, who knows what he'll do? Rather stay in a hotel? Run away again? That was why their mother begged Xi Men to fetch his brother and explain the situation beforehand.
Of course, Xi Men knew his brother resented their father, just like he used to before. But after finding out the truth about their parents, Xi Men had found himself understanding his father at last. He wished his brother could do the same too.
But then again, his brother's drift with their father wasnt probably the only reason he left home. For during that time too was when Jing finally called it quits with him. Tian Li probably wanted to escape Taiwan because of that too.
Xi Men frowned. His brother was getting married that means he's over Jing, right? Because even though he never showed as much closeness to Tian Li than he did to F3, Xi Men still cared for his older brother; it would be hard to see Tian Li and Lei competing over Jing again.
Because eventhough Lei is still recovering from Shan Cai's rejection and say he no longer love Jing, he did loved her for almost 20 years, if Jing turned out to be his brother's mystery fiancee, it would be a big blow on Lei's soul.
Please. Anyone but Jing, Tian Li.
Just as that thought came to Ximen's mind, he spotted his brother. Of course, it was not hard to recognize him at once even after seven years, for his brother was like an older version of himself. The hair, the eyes, the facial features. . . all of it they both inherited from their father. But personality-wise though, the brothers were as different as night and day. His brother inherited their mother's artistic abilities and quiet nature, while Xi Men took after their father's shrewd business mind and "playboy" ways. Anyone who didnt know better might even say it was Tian Li and Lei, not Tian Li and Ximen, are the siblings.
Raising his hand to try to get his brother's attention, Xi Men suddenly froze.
That girl. . . it cant be. . .
But it really was her. It was impossible not to recognize her for she looked just the same as before. The same hair though a lot longer, more mature. . . the same lips though they were smiling happily unlike its sad curves before. . .
She had once called her pretty, but looking at her now, Ximen thought she wasnt just pretty. . . she was absolutely beautiful. . .
With her face glowing like that. . . but suddenly her happy expression froze as her eyes connected with his. That was when Xi Men realized the man beside her, holding her hand.
Xi Men could only stand there, unable to do anything as the couple came towards him.
Finally reaching him, the man. . . Tian Li. . . his brother smiled at him.
"It's been a while, little brother."
Xi Men nodded dumbly while the girl in his brother's arms offered a small smile of her own.
Tian Li looked at the girl beside him and back to Xi Men. "I know that you guys have met before, but let me introduce her again, Ah Lang." Pulling the girl closer to him, he continued, "Xi Men Zhong er Lang meet Yang Xiao You, my fiancee."
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Disclaimer: Taiwan MG seasons 1 and 2 are not mine.Author's Note: This is story at fanfiction.net(username: angel_leigh), I am posting this on this site with some revisions but this is MY story from 2004. Hopefully 16 years will have given me better writing perspective. Also, breaking every chapter into smaller parts as to not create confusion with the transition of character pov.
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