Shi Lian was gazing at the scenery standing, slightly leaning on the railing, her hands over it. The talk with Zichen went unexpectedly well. She thought we would throw in a temper and walk out of the room but he didn't and she is glad for that. Seems like he has rectified his mistake. She chuckles thinking about him.

One hour ago,

Shi Lian and Zichen stay on the bed, inside the sheets after their amazing and wild sex. Her head lays on his chest and she can hear his steady breathing. Although she never liked sleeping so close to anyone, with him she feels comfortable more than sleeping alone. They stay silent absorbing the moment but something is bothering Shi Lian. She feels guilty and uneasy for not being open about it. She can't keep this going when there's nothing sought out. She still is confused about her feelings towards and she doesn't want to rush in for it but on the other hand, she feels like using him. He already confessed he liked her and asked about their relationship but she brushed it off before. She should talk things out before some other misunderstandings come between them. slowly rising herself from where she laid, tilting her head, she looks up at him. His eyes are closed and he looks so serene and calm, nothing like the bossy man the world knows him for. She smiled to herself and gently caresses his cheeks. His eyes shot open and Shi Lian yelps in shock. He laughs and grabs her hand when she tries to withdraw it from his face.

"I don't bite, Shi Lian," he says lazily, still laughing. She pouts but she can't hide the stupid smile spreading across her face. She brings her hand down, on his chest slowly trailing down to his tight stomach she murmurs, "It's hard. How many abs do you have?"

Zichen laughs under his breath. "Why don't you check it out?" he teases. Shi Lian rolls her eyes at him but she did start counting because she is curious and her hands are unable to keep away from his body. she gently taps, touching every inch as she studies his body.

"Six…not bad" she smirks, her hand still on his stomach. Looking up, she sees him smiling at her and her cheeks immediately heat up, the throbbing between her thighs, and she wants him again. She licks her dry lip, holding his gaze. Zichen's hand reaches behind her neck, leaning he gently puts a kiss on her. she kisses him back, diving her tongue inside him, making him groan but just then her subconscious pops up reminding her about the thought she had earlier. She stops and pulls away from his hold.

"What's wrong?" he asks softly, a frown on his beautiful face. Shi Lian sits on the bed and makes herself ready for the serious talk but notice she is naked. She grabs his t-shirt which was laying on the nightstand to her right. She slides it to her body, ignoring his stare at her as she does. Clearing her throat, she speaks, "I want to talk about something."

"I'm all ears, baby" he nods, settling himself, his head resting on the hand supported by his elbow.

Every time he calls her baby, her heart flutters but right that's not what she should think of. "Earlier….you asked whether I like you or not. You asked about our relationship. I know it was hurtful to say that we are only in a business relationship. I was confused, a lot. I know you are upset about it but as I told you I need time, time to process because I don't want to rush in. I like what we have…and I look forward to it. Even though I say I like you and want to be your girlfriend," she pauses, looking at him to find any signs of frustration or anger but none come. He is smiling and listening to her intently. She continues, "Then what? We will publicize our relationship and live happily after? No, it's not that easy. I just took over the company, I have a company to handle and people are prying over my seat like eagles. I-I think the outcome won't be good so-"

"I understand. I think you are right" he agrees, cutting her in. he doesn't appear to be pissed so relaxes her shoulder which was stiff from all the serious talking.

"You are not angry?" she asks hesitantly, searching for the anger in his eyes but there isn't. he is calm and her eyes are boring into hers with warmth.

He shakes his head, "No. I thought about it as well and I agree with you. I already told you I like you, a lot and I am eager to make you my girlfriend but the current situation is not in favor for us, especially for you," says he, "I will wait for you. Even if you want to take two or three years to confess, I'll wait. I don't want you to feel pressured. Take your time, I am right by your side."

Tears wells in her eyes and her heart chest swell. She throws herself to hug him and he let out a shocked yelp. she wraps her arms around his neck and cries because she cannot help. Her heart is beating so hard that it hurts. She grins in between her crying but never letting go of his embrace. She did not expect him to be this understanding and considerate. The things he said are what she wanted to hear and now that he said, she is sure of one thing. Her heart already knew the answer before her mind could fixate. She likes him and there's no doubt about it.

"Did I say anything wrong? Babe, you are scaring me" he says in a panicky voice to that Shi Lian laughs and pulls herself away from him. Bending her knees, she reaches his length and cups her face. she leans in and gives a kiss on his forehead, sweet and gentle. "For what?" he whispers, his eyes are so attractive that it's hard to not fell into them.

"For understanding and cheering me. you don't like me thank you so a kiss then" she grins and his eyes light up. He smiles and God helps but he is handsome, he looks much younger when he smiles.

Now that she has realized that she likes him, she won't be a coward and go back. She hasn't told him yet but that's okay, they have time, don't they?

**

Shi Lian's eyes go wide she sees the most unexpected thing. Her jaw fell open and she just stares at them with disbelief. Evelyn and Atian are walking together, and not just walking, they are laughing as well! How did that happen? Did the witch cast magic on them? Shi Lian suspects seeing the two of them approaching. "Since when?" she asks, walking over to them.

"When what?" Evelyn asks, placing the things on the wooden floor of the beach house. Atian did the same as well.

"Weren't the two of you despised each other?" she asks pointing at the two of them. the two of them laugh and share a shy glance.

Evelyn answers her, "W clear out the dirt. We are friends now" she winks at her playfully. Shi Lian gives her a disbelief look and turns her attention towards Atian who she thinks will give her a believable answer.

"Is that true, Atian?"

He shrugs a little but then nods giving her a short smile. "Yeah"

Wow, this is surprising. But now that they are on good terms, Shi Lian relaxes having everything going smoothly. "Good for you two." She smiles.

Evelyn looks around, searching for something but she couldn't find it. "Where's Mr. Hunk?" she asks looking at Shi Lian.

"He went back. There was an emergency in his company so he left" Shi Lian informs her. right after their happy confession, Rong called Zichen and let him know about the problem. Groaning, Zichen got up and left the beach before giving one last hug to her he didn't want to go and she didn't want him to let go either, but she knows the company needs him. She encouraged him and he went with a sad puppy face.

"I am going to take a shower," Atian says sternly, waking Shi Lian from the memory. He strides to his room which is located to her left and closed the door with a pang.

Now that she and Evelyn are alone, she can ask whatever she wants. "You apologized?" she inquires her.

"Geez! Of course, I did. Do you we will be talking like this if I haven'thaven'ti said sorry?" she says in annoyance.

Shi Lian smiles patting her shoulder, the same when a parent dows to her child when he did something good. Evelyn is worn out so she says goodbye and walks to her room to take a shower and probably sleep.

Sighing, Shi Lian goes to her room as well. so much has happened in just a day that it is hard to believe it. a day before, she was pissed at Zichen, and today, he is all that she can think of. After she realized that she likes him she can't stop grinning. Butterflies danced in her stomach just by the thought of him. She never thought she would open her heart to anyone let alone the idea of liking someone. She is scared but excited as well to see what their future holds.