"Iva... asleep so soon?"
"Who is it?"
"Come on. It's not yet 12. Do you accept my proposal?"
"PAT!!!"
"I am waiting for you downstairs..."
"I will be there in 10 minutes..."
Amid the midnight darkness, we slowly started to take a walk in the garden. With the silence around, I just heard someone from behind. I turned around to find who it was but couldn't see anyone. Just then, Pat said..
"Angry that I wasn't around"
"Why would I be angry?" I was confused by the statement.
"I had been on a client meet all day. As soon as I finished, I rushed here."
"Oh... " I was still unclear about the relationship of Ms.Song and Mr. Wilson here. So, I decided to act along with the situation.
"What are you thinking"
"Nothing, it's fine. Don't worry"
"You are again turning cold towards me? Is it because of her?"
"Her???" I was bit puzzled.
"I know she has been trying to provoke you again and again. I have nothing to do with her. I have warned her to stay away from you."
"You mean Shirley??" I said with an unsure tone.
"Mmm..Just leave it to me"
"Do you have any evidence?"
"Not yet. The people hired by her managed to escape from my control."
"Is it she or Henry?"
"Why do you think it's Henry?"
"Why not?"
"Henry isn't such kind of person."
"What if he did it for her?"
"Don't take her name anymore. I should have warned her when she argued with you at the Banquet. I shouldn't have let go of her then... Sorry...It's my fault for the current situation."
"Was the banquet ... held in November..?"
"Yeah..."
"Where were you then? Attending a cousin's wedding?" I questioned with wide eyes.
"Yeah..Don't you remember, I was at Charles's wedding? I told you right."
I started to think....
"Don't get upset. Just take care of yourself. I will ensure She won't bother you again.. Here, take this.." Pat took a candy from his pocket.
Seeing me lost in thoughts, he said..
"Ok, Its already 10 past 12. You better go upstairs to rest. I will meet you tomorrow."
"mmm... Good night."
"Good night."
After Pat left, I started to wonder how deep his feelings were for Ms. Song in this world.
"He has been chasing Ms.Song for the past two years, as far as I know. Irrespective of his busy schedule, arranged roses on February 7th, he actually proposed on February 8 at 11:55 PM and gave a candy on February 9 at 12:10 AM. He is such a nice guy. But why didn't Ms. Song agree to him?"
As I was heading back, I could feel someone behind me. I suddenly turned back and was surprised to see Ian there.
"Ian... What are you doing here?"
"I was just ensuring your safety."
"So you stay here?"
"Yes, Ms.Song. After the accident, Mrs.Song asked me to move over for your safety 24*7."
"Ohk...So you have been staying in the mansion for the past couple of days?"
"Yes, Ms.Song"
"How come I didn't know about it?"
"The Song mansion is big. It isn't an important thing."
"Ian, what about your parents?"
"They passed away in an accident when I was 9"
"I am sorry."
"It's ok, Ms. Song."
"Was it hard for you all these years?"
"Mr. and Mrs.Song have been very kind to me. They have taken care of me over these years. I am very grateful to them."
"Don't you miss them?"
"I do miss them sometimes, but ..." Ian's face suddenly changed.
I felt maybe this was a heartfelt conversation we had.
I gently patted on his back with a smile.
"Ms.Song, please rest early. I will take my leave now."
As I lay on my bed... I started to think about the similarities of both worlds...
People present are similar..
Johnson Mansion... Song Mansion
Mr.Johnson, the CEO of Johnson Group... Ian Johnson, Assistant at work
Pat, A childhood friend.... Patrick Wilson, A mighty Business Tycoon
Cici, a colleague and friend .... Cici, Personal assistance for daily care.
Mr.Johnson's parents passed away at 9 in an accident
The banquet held in November,
Project related to Imperial Palace,
Fight with Shirley at the banquet,..
Pat was not present at the banquet .. He was attending his cousin's wedding.
Surely, there are a lot of similarities.
So, does it mean Ms.Song also entered a different world just like me?????
...To be continued......