His Race (YiZhan Fanfiction)

Chapter 23: Booze

I arrived home. My feet feel so heavy.

I sighed as I open the light. This place feels so spacious. Is this how big this apartment is? I never noticed it until now.

Or maybe it's just how it feels.

I went to our bedroom and grabbed my towel.

Might as well wash up and prepare my dinner.

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After showering for one hour I went to the kitchen. I slump on the tub for the whole time and decided to go out when I heard my stomach growl.

I opened the fridge and look for something to cook. The fridge got lots of chocolates and boxed milk. I can't seem to consume all of this myself. We always enjoy drinking this together. I sighed. I should cook now.

I took out some seafood and vegetable. I'll cook ramen for dinner.

I smiled as I prepare my ingredients. Yibo likes ramen a lot. But then it hit me, he's not going home until he finishes his interview and probably they will let him eat there.

I sighed and closed my eyes.

When I opened my eyes, I was startled at what I saw. My index finger is bleeding. I didn't even felt it.

I immediately washed my wound and run to find the first aid kit.

After patching my wound with a bandage, I continued my work. It's not that big tho.

After finishing I prepared my food on the table. Why is this table suddenly felt so spacious?

I sighed, it doesn't matter. I should eat and get some sleep. I feel so tired.

Just when I am eating, my phone suddenly rang. I immediately answered the call.

"Zhan ge, I'll be home late today." He said. I can hear laughs from the other line.

"Yibo, Yibo! come drink some more!" someone said from the other line.

"I will team leader, I'll just make a short call. hehe," He said to the one who called him.

He seems to be enjoying it.

"Uhm, The interview finished awhile ago and the team leader invited us for a drink so I can't refuse." He explained.

I smiled bitterly. It's okay Xiao Zhan, be more understanding. You're older than him so be a man.

"It's okay Didi. Have fun there." I faked the cheer on my voice.

"Then please don't wait for me okay? Rest well, I love you." He giggled from the other line.

I can hear his colleagues calling him from the background.

"Yes. Take care." I answered and dropped the call.

I sighed. I feel like I'm losing my appetite already. I stood up from my seat and put away the dishes and put the leftover on the fridge.

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The clang of pans and plate is the only sound that is filling the room as I wash them. Is the house always empty like this?

I sighed. I don't know how many times I sighed this day.

I wiped my hands after finishing. My body feels heavy. I sat on the sofa and opened the television.

I crouch as I change from one channel to another. There aren't good shows to watch.

I sighed again and stopped at a channel, it's the SpongeBob. We used to watch this together, but now the sofa feels so big.

My eyelids became heavy. Just then I slept without realizing it.

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I woke up from the ray of sun hitting my skin. I looked around and there's no hint of Yibo coming home.

I stretched my arms as I went to the bedroom. There's no sign of Yibo either.

Hm, maybe he slept on one of his colleagues. Maybe he drunk too much.

I yawned as I went to the bathroom and wash my face. I sighed.

Since Yibo is not around, might as well have a drink today.

I'll call Mr. Jiang and Ms. Lee.

I dialed their number. They said yes right away since we only hang out once in a while, they said.

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It's noon and we decided to drink together.

"So how's life Mr. manager?" Ms. Lee asked and fill our cups with booze.

I chuckled, "Nah, I'm not his manager anymore." I said as I drank the booze straight. Aaaah that hits right at the spot. It suddenly warms up my throat.

"Hm, so that's why I don't see you on tv anymore." Mr. Jiang said as he slowly drank his.

"Haha, yeah. Maybe." I laughed as fill my cup and drink in one shot.

"So how about you, how's love life with Mr. Lan?" I asked and nudge him on his elbow. I can see how happy they are with Mr. Lan. Haven't I mention that Mr. Lan came with Mr. Jiang? The reason is he doesn't want Mr. Jiang to be drunk. I shook my head. What an overprotective boyfriend.

"Well, we just started dating after you tell us about your relationship with your boyfriend." He stuttered. I can see his cheeks blushing. I don't think it's not from the booze cause he hasn't drunk that many yet.

"He courted me." Mr. Lan said with his straight face as he drinks his cup of booze,

"Shut up! You're the one who came up to me asking if I can be your boyfriend!" Mr. Jiang scoffed and pinched Mr. Lan on his waist.

"Ow, ow ow! That hurts. Yes yes, I was the one!" Mr. Lan cried and Mr. Jiang let go of Mr. Lan's waist.

"I was just kidding. I'm the one you courted him" He said, feeling threatened at what Mr. Jiang did.

Ms. Lee and I laughed at them. "You're so lively as ever Mr. Jiang." Ms. Lee said as she titters.

"They really are." I chuckled.

"By the way Mr. Xiao, if you're not a manager anymore, then you're jobless, right?" Mr. Lan asked.

I shrugged, "Well, that's how it was." I said and drank my fourth cup of booze.

"Then how about going abroad? My uncle is recruiting for new teacher's in America. I think you're suitable to teach there. You're an excellent one you know, don't let your skill go to waste." He said and patted my back.

"You're complimenting me too much, Mr. Lan." I laughed.

"Nah, It's all true. So how about that?" He asked and grabbed the cup of booze Mr. Jiang is holding and drank it straight.

"Hm, I'll think about it. But thank you Mr. Lan." I smiled.

"Call me when you're decided, okay?" He said and I nodded.

"Then let's drink some more!" Mr. Lan cheered as we toast.

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Well, my loneliness fades away a little from that.

I waved goodbye at them as they went their way.

I'm a bit tipsy but I can manage myself.

I called a taxi and gave him my address.

I opened my phone. There's not even a single message or call from him. I sighed. He might have an appointment today so he doesn't have time telling me.

I sighed again and put my phone in my pocket. It's okay, it's part of his progress anyway. No need to get worked up.

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I arrived home. As expected he's not home yet.

I slumped my body on the bed. My head feels so heavy from drinking. I removed my coat and covered myself with the blanket.

I'll shower later. I feel so tired today so I'm going to sleep early.

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