Awake Again

Chapter Five (Wu)

I got my clothes for the weekend packed in my backpack and came out with it. I was in a blue jeans and blue oversized hoodie. I packed my hair up and rolled it into a bum, holding it with a blue hair ruffle. I wore a blue pair of canvas and two dangling blue earrings. My family was ready, waiting for me in the parlor. Xaoran and Qian were there as well with their backpacks. Yuxuan stood far away from the cousins. I sighed. Yuxuan really has had a traumatic experience because of Xaoran. But I need to be close to him to defeat him right? 'Bring your enemies closer.'

"Okay! Let's go!" Mama said and lead the way.

I went to stand next to my brother as the cousins went out with my parents. "Don't worry."

Yuxuan looked up at me and smiled. "I trust you." He said and went out together.

We met Hua Fen at the beach house when we arrived. It was already late so we all went to our designated rooms.

Hua Fen and I were in a room, Xaoran and Qian in another, Mama, Papa and Yuxuan were in the last room. After hanging our clothes and freshening up, we all went down for sinner and night games. Dinner was peaceful and formal so we started our games. We sat round a table which had a glass cup and a wine glass on it.

"So the game starts now." Baba announced. Ha was. sitting next to Yuxuan at his left and mama at his right. I was next to Yuxuan, Qian next to me, Xaoran next to Qian and Hua Fen sitting in between Xaoran and Yuxuan.

"The game is called Truth." Mama introduced. "The rule is tell the Truth no matter what it si. If you lie, you'd drink a full glass of wine. If you can't say it, you'd kiss the person at your left on the cheek."

"Wa! Isn't that dangerous?" Xaoran asked.

I chuckled. "It isn't. Just follow the rule and tell the truth."

"But how would you know if we're lying?" Qian asked.

"That is my expertise. Hesitation. Speaking too fast. Shaking iris. Biting your lips. Vibrating you legs. Looking around. Making a big fuss about the question." I explained with pride.

"Wa! You're quite good." Xaoran said and smiled charmingly

I scoffed at that.

"So wed begin by asking Hua Fen." Mama began. We all turned to Hua Fen. "Why exactly did you come here?"

Hua Fen smiled. "I wanted yo get away from my abusive father and strict mother."

True. Hua Fen's family isn't one you'd wish to have. Her father loves to abuse his power over her mother. If her mother refuses, he transfers it on his daughter and beats her to the pulp. Once her father leaves for a businesss trip, she faces the wrath of her mother. Here mother doesn't hurt her physically, buy mentally and emotionally.

"Correct! Now It's Xaoran's turn." Ba said smiling. "Who is that one girl that you love and want so badly?"

Xaoran's eyes met mine and hiss eyes looked quite sad. His mouth tilted up to the left. He turned back to ma and ba. "None at the moment."

My parents and others turned to me. I chuckled. "Is it so hard to admit, Xaoran? You just lied."

"Boooo!!" The rest, except Yuxuan and I, booed.

Ba poured the wine into the glass and filled it to the top, then handed it to Xaoran. Xaoran laughed and took it all down. I smirked. If I didn't know who Xaoran really was, I'd have falling for him again. He looked so innocent and cute. I smiled at that.

"So, now, to Qian!" Mama said with excitement. "Amongst all the girls you've met and seen, which of them recently made you excited by just looking at them?'

Qian looked down shyly. Obviously,he would be shy. He's the type that has never dated a girl or confessed to one. So confessing to us would even be more awkward. His eyes moved about so nervous as he clenched his fist. He looked really cute when nervous

"If you can't speak, kiss the person at your left on the cheek." Ba said shrugging.

"Hey! Don't you dare!" Xaoran exclaied making us chuckle.

"Fine then, peck Xin yen on the cheek." Ma said smiling.

Qian got even nervous. His eyes met mine and I felt this cold positive shivers down my spine. Hus eyes held Hus nervousness. I smiled at him and tapped my left cheek. He closed his eyes and gave me a quick peck, which made others 'coo' in excitement except Yuxuan and Xaoran.

"So,so! Now it goes to our dazzling daughter, Xin yen!" Mama said in excitement.

"So, Xin yen, who do you actually love?" Ba asked.

I shrugged. "No one. I'm just living my life so that I can grow old peacefully."

"You don't like or love any one?" Ma asked in shock.

I shook my head. "My heart us frozen already, and I doubt it can be unfrozen. Maybe later in life, but not now."

"Wa! That's a new thing! I can't believe this!" Hua Fen exclaimed.

"Me too! I thought I loved Xaoran so much! What happened?" Ba asked in shock.

I shrugged. "A lot of scary things happened." I chuckled.

I stood at the veranda resting on the rail. My phone vibrated and I took it out. It was a call from Xin yi's sister. I picked it quickly.

"Xin yen! Xin yen!" She sounded terrified.

"What happened." I panicked.

"The house. The house was searched. Someone broke in and scattered the house even more. He or she broke my sister's drawer, even turned over her bed. I'm scared. I only came back to pack my things and I going it this way." She was indeed terrified. Her voice even vibrated.

"What was taken?" I asked calmly.

"I don't know. I think the person may be looking for the things you took."

"Don't worry. I am safe and everything is okay." I said. Xaoran was I the house I can't say I have it with me.

"Good. Good. Zaijian."

"Zaijian." I cut the call and put TT he phone in my pocket. I heard the house door open and I turned to see. It was Xaoran looking say and miserable. I turned back to the view of the beach. The water washed unto the land and retreated. It was a peaceful sight. Xaoran rested his back on the rail, right next to me. He turned to me, but I avoided his gaze.

"What scary thing did I do?" He asked. His voice was solemn with visible hurt in it. I could've give him a hug if I were my old self.

I laughed lightly. "It's my little secret."

"I'm not a bad person. If I did anything to hurt you, I'm deeply sorry." He apologized sounding so genuine.

I scoffed. "Indeed."

"Is it 'cause I pecked your friend's cheek at pool?" Xaoran asked. I scoffed. Why would I flare up over such silly thing? Well, the old me would though.

"You seem like a nice guy, Xaoran. We are not a good match. I love though guys not softies. I live tough guys who are only super nice to me. I love tough guys who hate death." I said and turned to him. "Your ex died and you didn't even attend her funeral. Isn't that too harsh?"

He looked down with a pout. "I didn't think I would be welcomed there. And I've already completely moved on from her. She wouldn't even want me there."

I nodded. "You have your excuses, I have mine. Just make sure you stay away from me and my family from now on, or I'd hate you."

""Is it because of Qian?" He asked angrily. "Do you love him?"

"I only live my family, my Bestie, and my life. Qian has nothing to di with me moving on from you. I've realized I never loved you, it was just lust. And you never lived me too. You're just a womanizer." I said and turned to go in, but he gripped my arm. I turned to him calmly.

"I'd do better. Just leave Qian alone and come to me." Xaoran said angrily.

I rose my brows and scoffed with a smirk. "I said it has nothing to do with Qian. Just leave Qian alone. If Qian is hurt in any way, I'd hate you." With that I went back in.

Qian's room...

Qian later flat on the bed looming up at the roof. He looked lost in thought. His hand were clenched in a fist and he had a frown on his face. His phone buzzed. He quickly sat up and picked the call.

"Ni hao." He said quickly. His eyes widened in shock. "Don't worry, once I'm back to town I'd talk to you." He paused again with a raise of his brow. "Okay, send it to my email. Xiexie."

Immediately he dropped the phone, Xaoran stormed in, fuming in anger. He groaned as he threw himself on his bed. Qian looked at him blankly then got up to put off the lights. Qian returned to his bed and got under his blankets.

"How would Xin yen suddenly stop loving me? Even if it was lust, isn't it good?" Xaoran asked feeling bothered.

"Probably, you did something that hurt her." Qian chipped in, backing Xaoran.

"And what may that be? Cab I even do something to hurt her to that extent? Dude, she was crazy about me! Even if I did something bad, me coming back to her would immediately soften her heart, right?"

"All girls are not Xin yi. Though both girls have similar names, but their personalities are worlds apart." Qian informed then switched up his bed side lamp.

"Xin yi was a pain. How could she date someone before I dated someone? Am I a joke? Gosh!' Xaoran complained and huffed.

Qian scoffed. "Tingzhi. Let's stop talking about her. She died a painful death already, so let her be at peace."

Xaoran scoffed. "She should never be at peace! How can she take me for a joke!"

Qian groaned. "Goodnight."