Chapter 13 Hurt me

"Let me get you something to eat," suggested Yan Peng getting up. "I don't want anything. Tell me why you called me here," she said with utmost seriousness.

"Alright. I just wanted to be with you," he said and she stood up. "I told you to forget about me and to stop bothering me Yan Peng," We two cannot be," she said.

"Why's that? Is it because I am younger than you?" "Much much younger. Five years younger than me," she reminded him. "Who cares? Is it because of my sister? It's you who doesn't want me to tell her," he said. "I do care. I cannot let this ruin my friendship with Yan Mei. And perhaps, you know how I am Yan Peng. I cannot commit myself to a relationship. That's not me. I will just end up hurting you," she said and she picked her handbag ready to leave when he got hold of her wrist to stop her from leaving.

She then felt him hug her from behind and circled his arms around her waist before saying,"Then go ahead and hurt me. Don't worry, I will take care of myself."

"Yan Peng let go," she said and she closed her eyes when she felt him kiss her bare shoulder.

When he kissed her nape, she craned her neck to give him better access.

...

After having a bath, Yan Mei brushed her teeth and then sat on top of the toilet nervous.

Earlier, she heard the bedroom door open which indicated that Zhang Yu had come back from taking his bath, and he must be waiting for her.

Getting off the toilet, she checked her toilet bag before getting shavers and she shaved her legs.

Afterwards, she looked at the lingerie sets she brought and she contemplated on putting them on or not. After much thought, she put on the red lacy bra and underwear, followed by the white high thigh stockings. Looking at herself in the mirror, she wondered if he will find her attractive.

A while later, she dropped on a silky night robe and she tied it securely at the front.

Taking another long deep breath, she walked out of the bathroom to go find her husband who must be waiting for her.

Getting to the bedroom, Yan Mei received the biggest shock of her life when she found her husband sleeping. He was supposed to be waiting for her. Today was their wedding night.

It was not that Yan Mei was so eager to consummate their marriage but it was only natural for her to anticipate it. Of course, she smiled to herself in realisation.

She had forgotten that she was not attractive in any way and perhaps, this was a business related marriage, not love related. She should have remembered.

Releasing a disappointed sigh, she walked towards the bed and she looked at the roses he had thrown on the floor.

Climbing on the bed, she dimmed the lights on her side and she slipped inside the quilt.

She made sure to leave a large space between them such that she doesn't bother him.

Several hours later, Zhang Yu opened his eyes when he was sure that she was sleeping.

He turned to see her breathing evenly. Going to where she was sleeping, he carried her to make her sleep in the center of the bed and he slept besides her.

He then removed the locks of her hair that had gone to her face and he took his time looking at her.

It was not like he didn't find her attractive or didn't want to consummate their marriage. It was just that, he didn't want her to sleep with him because she thought it was her responsibility. He wanted her to first fall in love with him before they take another step in their relationship.

He pulled her into his embrace and circled his arms around her waist before he laid down to sleep.

...

Yan Peng placed the tray that had breakfast on the table before walking over to the sleeping Lisa. He sat besides her on the bed then massaged her cheek with his palm and she slowly opened her eyes.

Smiling at her, he said," Wake up sleepy head. Good morning."

She lightly nodded her head and looked around then sat up immediately.

"What time is it?" she asked. "A quarter to eight," he replied and she exclaimed. "What?! Where's my phone?!" she asked panicking while looking around the bed. He walked to the drawers and got it then said," I switched it off."

"What? Why?!!" she asked and snatched it from him then switched it on.

"I wanted you to rest. You were receiving many calls," he replied. "That must have been my manager. I have a commercial to shoot at exactly nine," she said and the moment the phone was switched on, her manager's call went through.

"Can you tell me where the hell you are Lisa Shen? I am just from your house!" she heard her manager's angry voice the moment she answered. "I-I am sorry Xing. I wasn't feeling well when I woke up and I decided to go to the hospital," she said and she watched Yan Peng suppress a chuckle and she glared at him.

"Really? Are you okay? What did the doctor say?" he asked worriedly. "It is nothing serious," she replied. "So, should I postpone the commercial shoot?" he asked. "No. I'm on my way. I am feeling much better now," she replied.

"Are you sure?" he asked. "Yes." "Alright. Hurry up then because everyone is waiting for you," he said and she hang up.

Yan Peng then walked towards the bed and sat besides her then burried his face in her neck.

"What are you doing?" she asked closing her eyes at the feeling. "I want you right now," he replied nibbling her neck.

"Not again," she said and pushed him off her before getting out of the bed naked and she ran towards the bathroom.

When she later came back, she was drying her body with the towel that was wrapped around her.

"I can't believe that you put marks all over me when I clearly told you not to," she said as she hurriedly checked in the drawers for the body lotion. "I'm sorry. I..I just couldn't help it," he said scratching the back of his neck.

"I am going to shoot a lingerie commercial and there's no way I can do it with all these marks," she added as she put on a clean bra that she had gotten from his closet.