The man remained frozen for who knows how long before he came back to his senses and reflexively took the woman into his embrace as he patted her forehead .

He could feel his clothes soaking a warm liquid which was flowing down the girl's eyes ," Hey Xinghe ! I didn't wanted to hurt you . Did I said something wrong ? I am sorry if I did . Please don't cry . "

"I am crying because I am very happy , Yuan ! You know as a child , I always dreamed to live in a lighted bright tent for one night . I even used to make house with the pillows and drink water in tea cups with Xiao in that house . HAHAHA .... We both were merely five or six but we acted like we were some grown adults . Of course , Rongs never allowed that . So I used to do it in Lu or Zhi family mansion .

"You know my brothers had even predicted that I would be an amazing traveler but look where I am today . A Military Chief . Even I shock myself sometimes .

"Anyway , I just wanted to tell you that you have helped me complete one of the tasks in my to-do list . You have helped me live my childhood today . So ... thank you so much .", the girl explained .

Xi Yuan was relieved that the girl had tears of joy in her eyes and that she wasn't upset . The girl then realized that they both were in quite an intimate position so she quickly freed herself .

"Uhh ... I dirtied your shirt ", the girl looked embarrassed as her eyes fell upon the man's shirt that was soaked by her tear stains .

"Its fine . I am used to it . ", the man shook his head and took out two champagne flutes and a bottle of Dom Perignon champagne from the mini fridge .

Of course , he was used to the girl breaking down in front of him . It hadn't happened for the first time .

Rong Xinghe scratched her head confusedly . She didn't remembered the night when she had cried in front of him and had told him about Zhou Che .

All she remembered was that she had broken down in his arms when she had seen Little Tiyanyi suffering from Leukemia .

But .... whatever .

The girl held the stem of the flute passed to her by the man and started sipping it slowly .

" This is ... so tasty ! ", the girl commented .

It was bound to be .

Dom Perigon was the finest and costliest champagne in the world , after all .

Xi Yuan smiled when he saw the girl relaxing further and placed his palm on her waist as he pulled her closer to him .

Rong Xinghe didn't complained , nor did she revolted .

She was comfortable .

Very comfortable .

Her back was leaning on the man's chest as her head rested on his shoulders.

She wasn't dizzy and she was completely in her senses .

But as her brothers said , she loved to live in the moment . She simply wanted to have a carefree time for herself .

She had to head to Syria the next day for a Military mission . Even she couldn't tell when she would be back as the mission involved many risky tasks . So what was wrong in breathing and resting a night before she jumped into the battlefield ?

At this time , the woman saw a small firefly flying in front of her as it escaped through the cloth window of the tent .

The another lightening insect flew over her head as her eyes followed it .

The girl was completely flabbergasted by the view that was taking place outside the tent .

A large number of fireflies had covered up the entire place !

The beauty of these bright light creatures had evoked wonder and delight in the girl's heart .

Her eyes were illuminated by the reflection of their light as she looked at them excitedly .

So .... this was why Xi Yuan had selected this location of the beach !

He knew that there were lots of fireflies here .

The girl didn't even knew how to appreciate this man anymore .This was really a divine experience .

At this time , Xi Yuan glanced at the girl in his arms and saw a smile on her petal-like lips . This was what he wanted to gift her on this birthday of hers .

Smiles , Happiness and Warmth ....

The man finally expressed his feelings with the help of poetry to his love :

.....

"Your smile lights my way through life,

And keeps me warm inside.

It reminds me that people are good,

Especially when there are some snide.

"Your smile helps me through each day,

Knowing I'll soon see it again.

It even makes me want to smile,

Even when I'm in pain.

"Your smile can take my moods away,

And help me to see it another way.

It reminds me not too take things so hard,

And so seriously every day.

"Your smile .... I am so very thankful,

And more so, for you as well.

You always know just what to say,

And never let me dwell.

"So thank you so much for all your smiles,

And for letting me love you each day.

Life can be very tough but thankfully,

I've got you to stay by my way. "

...

The girl's smile widened till the end of the poem .

She still felt hat everything was surreal and that she was in a dream .This was the best birthday she ever had .

"Xinghe...", the man's deep voice rang into the girl's ears at this time .

"Hmm ?"

" Can you help me complete one of the tasks in my to-do-list , the way I helped you ? ", the man asked with traces of nervousness in his tone .

" What is it Yuan ? ", the girl was feeling very generous today .

" I want to kiss you right now . I hate the fact that we didn't met early or else , I would've celebrated your every birthday with many such surprises . I want to make it up to you for those past years we were not together with that one kiss . But I need the lady's consent . Do I have the permission ? "

The girl was stunned as she tilted her head slightly and lifted it up to look at the man only to see the burning desire in those hazel eyes of his .

" I ... um ... How to ... ", the girl started panicking but didn't pushed herself away from him.

Xi Yuan couldn't control himself anymore and assumed the woman's hesitation as her consent and placed his lips onto hers .

The woman reflexively grabbed the man's hand placed on her belly as she closed her eyes and submitted herself completely.

Initially , she was a little startled by the man's sudden approach but then she started to sway as well .

The man brushed his lips against hers tentatively, and a moment of exquisite anticipation spun out between them. Then his mouth captured hers in a bruising kiss that sought to make up for the years they'd been apart. She returned his fierce kisses, moaning as their lips and tongues met with frightening urgency.

Both of them didn't expected that they would match each other so perfectly .

The blood in the woman's veins boiled hot beneath her skin, warming every inch of her body with a delicious tingle. It was like they were the only two on earth : living, moving and breathing.

The man started to lose control as their sensual interaction was getting so fierce by every passing second .

But just when the man's hand was about to slide beneath the girl's red dress , he stopped .

He needed to control himself .

As much as he desired to cherish every part of her body , he had to make sure that she would be comfortable and willing when he did that .

It was not the right time yet .

The man simply continued kissing the girl .

Only after both the people were out of breath , did they separated .

Rong Xinghe looked at the man seriously before she turned around and locked her hands around his neck .

" This was my first kiss. "

Xi Yuan raised his eyebrows ever so slightly .

No , my dear ...

We have kissed many times . Its just that you were not in your conscious state back then .

But yeah ...

I am your first kisser !

The girl frowned and reposed her head on the man's shoulder again .

Rong Xinghe then slept in the same position in the man's embrace after saying the words ," Don't make me fall in love with you , Xi Yuan ."