Thread That Binds Us

Chapter-16

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Chapter-16

Saturday came around and YiBo went to Zhan's house to pick his son up. The later was ready with Xing. However, the first thing YiBo noticed was how sharp and good Zhan looked in a formal attire. His heart sank.

"Going somewhere?" YiBo asked casually after greeting them both and showering Xing with enough attention to keep him distracted for a moment.

"Yes, I have an appointment."

YiBo's face must have portrayed how exactly he interpreted that 'appointment' because Zhan added quickly, "At- at the office. I'm going to the office."

He knew why Zhan clarified that. YiBo's behaviour on the previous occasion was the reason. But that wasn't the point. The point was YiBo needed to make sure that Zhan told him when was the next date.

So, he tried to look embarrassed and said, "Don't worry, I won't nose around anymore. I remember our promise."

"Promise?"

"Yeah, that you'd let me keep Xing the next time you have a date?"

Zhan looked at him oddly, a frown forming between his brows. YiBo couldn't have that. He couldn't have him doubting.

"Of course, if you'd rather not...."

"No, it's," Zhan visibly chose his words carefully, "it's just strange that you'd-" then he cut himself suddenly and gave a smile that looked perfunctory. "Yeah, sure. You can absolutely keep Xing whenever you want to."

"Thanks."

Then Zhan went to Xing who was interrogating a very nervous looking Xiu Ying about his.....nose. YiBo had to laugh at the hilarity of the scene. His assistant was efficient on many things but kids were not among them. And for some reason his son was fixated with Xiu Ying's very ordinary and innocent looking nose.

Zhan picked Xing up and told him to be a good boy and listen to Daddy and not to be naughty, to which his son dutifully answered a "Noh."

After they set Xing up into his seat and Xiu Ying got behind the wheel, it was time for the two to part. This was always the most awkward moment for them.

"So, you'd be busy in the office today?"

"Yeah. I don't go there often. So, when I do I try to cover as much work as I can."

YiBo nodded in understanding, still debating whether he should say what he wanted to say. And finally decided to fuck it and asked, "Would you like to come around later? Mum wanted to see you. She was asking after you."

This time Zhan's surprise was very obvious. "She wants me to visit her house?"

"What's so shocking about it? She had always adored you."