Chapter 114 - Kiss Kiss Kiss!

"Xiao Ai, meet me at your dorm gate in 20 minutes."

The message notification that popped on the phone caused the reader to almost squeal. It was simply a time but the sender was not just anyone. The name read, "Hubby". Just then the sound of a lock opening jolted the girl who was peeping at the message and she immediately turned her eyes back to the boring book in front of her. She surreptitiously peeped at her roommate who had just come out from the shower. The girl wanted to question her but she did not want to show that she had been a peeping tom and read someone's private message. But Meng Ran was too curious and too gossipy so she could only wait for Shi Ai to read the message. Meng Ran was Shi Ai's roommate in the dorm and a big gossip. But she was relatively harmless because though she liked to know everything, she did not spread it by flapping her lips everywhere.

Meng Ran once again looked at Shi Ai who was busy rubbing her short hair dry. Meng Ran liked to look at Shi Ai herself because she felt that beauty needs to be appreciated. she had always felt that short hairstyles were for boys but seeing Shi Ai and the way her hairstyle made her look even more delicate and feminine, she was tempted to almost chop off her own waist-length hair. Feeling her gaze, Shi Ai turned to look at Meng Ran who immediately averted her eyes to her book. After a few minutes, Meng Ran seemed to realize that Shi Ai was already to sleep and not check her phone! No!

Thinking hard, she suddenly shouted, "Shi Ai!" Shi Ai had just been about to lie on her bed turned to Meng Ran immediately in case something had happened. But Meng Ran seemed to be fine.

Meng Ran tried to look innocent (ten minutes had already passed since Shi Ai received the message) and said, " Shi Ai, your phone had a message when you were in the bathroom. You might want to check it out."

Shi Ai looked at her phone which was connected to the charger and said, "That's alright. I can check it tomorrow. In case it is disturbing you in studying, I can turn off the volume."

A vigorous shake of the head and some unnecessary 'no no no' later, Meng Ran gave up and turned back to her book.

Shi Ai was sleepy and ready for bed so she pulled down her blanket and lay down ready to sleep.

Meng Ran, who was the unconcerned party was now too tense to sit. It was now eighteen minutes and Shi Ai was going to miss seeing her 'hubby'. If that man went away, then she would miss a chance to check out her friend's man. Picking up her own phone, she sent a WeChat message to another friend of hers with a request to call Shi Ai, pretending to want to talk to her or just give her a missed call and crossed her fingers that at least this person would see the message. And it worked! A minute later with one moment left for twenty minutes, Shi Ai's phone started to ring loudly.

Groaning, Shi Ai came out of the bed to answer the call but the caller stopped by then. She was about to head back when she decided to check that message and went ahead and picked up the phone. Meng Ran almost let out a breath of relief. She had to sit on her own hands she was so tempted to pick the phone and shove it under Shi Ai's nose.

Shi Ai was reading the message but had a bit of difficulty in understanding. He had actually messaged her. She looked at the time and was about to calculate how much time had passed when her phone rang with a special tune. The tune was however accompanied by Shi Ai's shriek so loud that even Meng Ran shook in excitement.

After a couple of unsuccessful tries of answering the phone, Shi Ai replied with a breathless," hello? You've reached? I'll be there in a minute."

Hanging up the call, Shi Ai ran to her bed and grabbed the first pair of shoes from under the bed before running to rush out of the door. Meng Ran tried to stop her but she did not listen and paid no heed to her shouts of, "Be back before closing time! At least change your clothes or just wear a bra under your night shirt.." Sigh..it was no use.

But now that the coast was clear, Meng Ran also rushed to her cupboard and rugged out her most trusted friend- the long-range binoculars. Then climbing the chair near the window, Meng Ran started her favourite hobby.

The first thing she saw was the Maserati Ribelle and her mouth fell open in shock, " Woah. Shi Ai had a wealthy hubby." 

Crossing her fingers, she prayed that the man would get down so that she could see him. Just then another thought to struck her and she prayed even more fervently, " Let him be young and handsome. Not some sugar daddy, please."

Thankfully for Meng Ran's mental well being both her prayers were answered and Long Ah Hai got off the car and came around to lean against the passenger door. His face was not clear because of the shadows but one could guess at his noble bearing.

Meng Ran then turned her binoculars towards the path to the gate and there she saw a figure in white shorts and tee, sprinting. She silently cheered for her and turned back to the man whose eyes were almost glittering now. Ooooh, she felt that passion even from that distance! 

By now, Shi Ai had reached him and she threw herself directly into Ah Hai's arms who caught her deftly.

"Kiss kiss kiss" was the silent cheer of the spectator from above. Meng Ran was unlike other singles who detested dog food. She was an avid lover of couples showing off their affection and most excited at the juicy knowledge that her roommate was in a relationship. As if having heard her chant, Ah Hai's eyes moved directly to the window and looked straight into the binocular covered Meng Ran's eyes giving her a heart attack as she jumped down from her perch and squatted on the ground. Meng Ran rubbed her c.h.e.s.t, where her heart was trying to come out of her c.h.e.s.t and consoled herself, " that person could not have possibly seen you, RanRan. Even if they sensed someone watching, they can only guess. Whew. Being a busybody is dangerous work!"

After having calmed down, Meng Ran decided to peep again but was disappointed as both the people and car were already gone.

What Meng Ran could not have guessed was that her prayer of Kiss, kiss, kiss had also been answered when she had squatted.

Once Ah Hai had caught Shi Ai and he was sure that the gaze observing them was there no more, he had put her down and placed a light kiss on her head and then proceeded to even take off his jacket and cover his woman.

Only after she was covered did Shi Ai seem to realize her state of clothing and rushed into Ah Hai's car with a red face.

Smiling as always in Shi Ai's company, Ah Hai walked to the driver's side and started the car. Shi Ai had not expected them to drive away so she was startled. In a sudden excitement, she even forgot to wonder the reason that Ah Hai would be here. Bothered, she turned to him and asked, " where are we going?"

Ah Hai gave her a look and said, "You should know better than to ask that question when you know the answer." Shi Ai thought back to the time when they were going to the carnival and rolled her eyes. Knowing she wasn't going to get a straight answer, she prepared to ask another question but Ah Hai questioned her first, "Have you had dinner?"

Shi Ai was about to answer in affirmative but suddenly said, "Ye..No. I, uh, I was about to eat.." 

She knew that Ah Hai must have eaten nothing and whatever the reason that brought him here would be urgent. So if she told him that she had eaten he would skip his own meal as well.

Catching her lie but saying nothing to point it out, Ah Hai said, " Let your roommate know that you won't be returning tonight and cover for you in case of an inspection."

Shi Ai nodded and messaged Meng Ran that she had somewhere urgent to be and to cover up for her. Meng Ran replied almost instantly with a "Have fun." And some kiss emoticons. Shi Ai wondered what was wrong with the girl.. But then shrugged and turned to look at Ah Hai, asking him about the reasons for tonight's visit.