Chapter 3


A week had already passed. Shi's wounds are all fully healed but he hasn't wake up yet. So, Tian Jin is in control. He was so bored. Lotus wouldn't let him go out of the palace. He's been there for three days already and he really wants to go out. The silence is driving him crazy.


Opening his door, he went to find his mother. He could easily sneak out but it'll cause a big problem if he'll do just that. Possibly, resulting to being grounded for a month or worst surveillance twenty-four seven. He frowned at that. One of the things that he hates the most is being monitored. He could feel his temper rising just by thinking about it. He loves his space and freedom. He would rather die than lose it.


Finally, reaching his destination. He knocked, hoping that his mother would let him go out.


"Mom?" he called out, searching the room for Lotus.


"Come in, Shi." Lotus answered from the veranda. Tian Jin went in, closing the door behind him.


"Mom..." He began. Hesitantly, Lotus's eyes. "Please allow me to go out. I've been her already for three days and I'm really bored. Besides I'm all healed. So, please mom allow me to go out?" He finished, giving her the puppy eyes.


Lotus sighed, shaking her head. " Promise you won't go far? And that you'll take care of yourself?"


Tian Jin smiled, nodding enthusiastically. Lotus laughed, fondly hugging her son. "Okay, be back before the sun sets." She said, kissing him on the cheek.


"Yes, mom." He said, returning her hugged. He then ran out of the room. Lotus just watched him, laughing to herself. Happy that her son is finally healed and back to his energetic self.


Yan Da was out too. She was cheerfully decorating the cave where she and Yun Fei usually play. She wanted it to be more cozy and homey. Somewhere they could go to and relax. She's almost done just a few touches more here and there.


"What's this?" She heard from the entrance of the cave. She gasped, hugging the person happily.


"Yun Fei!" she exclaimed, hugging the boy in front of her tighter. Tian Jin laughed, returning her hug.


"Did you miss me that much?" he asked still hugging her.


"I did. You idiot!" She said, letting him go.


"I thought you left me or was somewhere injured and dying!" Yan Da felt her tears falling. Damn it, why do I easily cry if it's him?


Tian Jin winched internally. If she only knew, how right she is.


"Don't cry." He said, brushing away her tears. "I'm fine. See." He said twirling around in front of her.


Yan Da laughed. "I can see that." She said, smiling. "Come in. Help me finish fixing and designing our cave."


Tian Jin nodded, letting her pull him inside their cave. He missed her too. His most important person.

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