The Devil’s love

Outside.

When Ziying stepped out of the elevator, a man approached her. "Madam, sir is waiting for you outside." Taking the trolley from her hand, he added, "Please, follow me." ​ ​

When she stepped out of the building, she saw Chen dressed in casual clothes, leaning against his car. He was wearing deep black coloured joggers paired with a plain white t-shirt and white sneakers. His hair was neatly gelled backwards with a strand or two falling on his forehead.

Ziying had never seen him in casual clothes, why did she feel like he looked more handsome all of a sudden? Slapping her forehead, she cursed herself. "Focus Wang Ziying," he muttered to herself before walking towards him.

It was already winter and the wind was too strong. Though she was wearing a thick coat, she was still feeling super cold. Chen on the other hand was wearing nothing but a thin white t-shirt.

"Aren't you feeling cold?" she frowned.

Keeping his phone inside his pocket, he grinned, "Oh my God look who is here. Wait a minute, didn't you say you are not coming?"

Rolling her eyes at him, she turned around, ready to leave. "Fine, I am going inside."

Grabbing her wrist, he chuckled, "I was just joking, I am glad you came though I thought you won't."

"Why aren't you wearing any coat or a jacket? It's so cold, you'll get sick," she frowned.

"I don't feel cold because I am hot." When she rolled her eyes at him, he placed his hand on his chest and sighed, "My just skipped so many beats."

After the man placed the suitcase inside the car, Chen opened the passenger seat door for her. "Please, grace my car by taking a seat."

Without saying anything, she stepped into the car. Jogging to the other side, Chen sat on the driver's seat.

….

Inside the car.

Fastening the seat belt, Ziying inquired, "Where are we going?"

"It's a five hour drive from here, you just have to sit back and relax."

"Five hours? Where are we exactly going?" she frowned.

Starting the engine, he answered, "It's our high school reunion thing, everyone is bringing someone with them so I decided to take you."

"Wait what? You taking me for your high school reunion without telling me? Stop the car, I need to go back," she snapped.

"Hey, you can't back out now, I really need your help please." Chen requested.

"I am not backing out, I thought it was a casual trip so I did not pack any formal clothes. You don't expect me to wear my pj's for the reunion, right?"

"Don't worry about that, I have everything settled."

"But—"

Cutting her off, he smiled, "Trust me."

…..

Yichan and Ning's place.

"Baby books? You wanna read baby books for knowledge?"

Checking out the books, Yichan nodded his head. "That is right, there is no harm in learning about new things."

Helplessly shaking her head, she sighed, "You have gone crazy, if you want knowledge then read inspirational books or go through the dictionary."

Just then Yitian arrived after taking a shower. Looking at the books, he curiously inquired, "What are these?"

"These are baby books for new fathers. It is more like a guide for men before and after the baby is born," Yichan answered.

Looking at Ning, he widened his eyes in shock. "Sister Ning you are pregnant?"

Slumping on the couch, Ning groaned in frustration. "I am seriously going to kill you one day Yichan."

"No she is not pregnant, I just ordered them to have some extra knowledge so that I can be fully prepared when we actually start trying for a baby," Yichan explained.

"Oh that is a really nice plan, there is now harm in being prepared beforehand," Yitian remarked.

Looking at Ning, Yichan stated, "See, even Yitian thinks it's a smart move."

Squatting down, Yitian started looking through the books. "There are so many, are you going to read them all?"

"Of course, one by one." Sorting the books, he inquired, "Do you wanna read it too?"

"What? Me? I don't think so."

Shrugging his shoulders, Yichan reasoned out. "Why not? You are young so it will be easy for you to keep everything in mind and it's not like you will forever remain young. You'll grow up and get married someday and also have babies, it's nice to know about everything beforehand."

"Yi stop dragging Yitian into this, why would he want to read these books now? He is in college right now," she snapped.

"Exactly honey, he is already in college and he isn't young anymore," he stated.

Thinking for a while, Yitian took a book from the pile. "I'll just go through it when I have time."

Pinching the bridge of her nose Ning sighed, "I don't know what to do with the two of you." :Looking at Yitian, she snapped, "I was expecting you to take my side and act a bit sensible Yitian but how could I forget that you both are brothers." Looking at them simultaneously, she snapped, "You both are exactly the same. Unreasonable, weird and shameless."

Without waiting for their reply, she started walking towards the kitchen.

...

Chen's car.

"Seriously, you should wear some warm clothes."

"Are you worried about me Ms.Wang?" When she did not say anything, he added, "Don't worry about me so much, what if you fall in love with me?"

Looking out of the window, she scoffed, "That will never happen, at least in this lifetime."

"We will talk about that later. Anyway, we will reach there past midnight and the reunion is tomorrow in the evening. We should go sightseeing in the morning, what do you think?" he inquired.

"Okay."

"Don't worry, this entire trip is on me."

Scrunching her brows, she retorted, "There is no need for that we can split for everything."

"I knew you would say this but please, I insist. How can I let a woman pay in my presence?" he stated.

"Even I can't let a man pay in my presence," she snapped.

…..