Chapter 163 - A Love Confession

At almost one in the night, Ah Hai returned to the house. He frowned when he saw the blazing lights in the house. Shi Ai had yet to sleep it seemed.

Going in he looked around and saw the girl fast asleep on the couch with a little smile on her face. She was cute even when she slept. Picking her up in his arms, Ah Hai carried her to his bed and then went to shower. The sudden feeling of being safe made Shi Ai open her eyes and blink sleepily. Realizing she was in his room, her eyes snapped open and her sleepy face was suddenly alert. She could hear the sound of running water and felt a smile bloom on her face. Her hubby was back home and had carried her into their room.

After a while,the door to the bathroom opened and a n.a.k.e.d figure clad only in a black towel walked through the room. Shi AI had closed her eyes to pretend sleep but as she watched him from under her lashes,she regretted her decision. She would have liked to look at those eye candy muscles a while longer.  So lost was she in admiring him that she never realized that she was now staring with her eyes fully open and her pretense was broken. 

Ignoring her stare,,Ah Hai walked towards the bed and dropping his towel lifted the covers to get in. This caused Shi Ai to snap her eyes closed and shout that he needed to wear something before realizing that she was supposed to be asleep. She had been caught for sure.

Her eyes scrunched and her brows in a furrow as she tried to pretend again failing miserably at the task.Ah Hai could only shake his head and asked softly,"little love,are you asleep?"

A vigorous nodding of the head and a "yes" were the immediate replies he received. Shi AI wanted to smack herself. What was wrong with her? How wonderful of her.

The next thing she knew,she was dragged backward and straight into the arms of Ah Hai was was busy nuzzling her neck. His wet hair dripped on her clothes and made her shiver a bit. Feeling shy but pleased,she tried to shrink back but his hand around her tightened and he lightly nipped her on the neck to warn her from moving. 

His low voice whispered in her ear as he came," Do you know the consequences of pretending to be asleep little love?"With that he sealed her mouth with his and soon all of Shi Ai's clothes were lost as well. After all,Long Ah Hai was a fire believer in equality.

Deep into the night,Shi Ai lay in Ah Hai's arms with her eyes sparkling. He was spooned around her and she could feel his breath in soft wisps on top of her head. Actually she had not intended to wait up since tomorrow was a big day but there was something that had been bothering her and she had been unable to get them out of her head to fall asleep.

Early in the day when she and Yang Mei had been out,the woman had made a casual remark but still Shi Ai felt bothered by it. Placing her hand on Ah Hai's forearm,she played slightly with the light sprinkling of hair there and decided to talk to her hubby about it honestly. "Are you asleep?"

A small smile crossed across Ah Hai's face and he whispered,"Yes. I am asleep."

Smacking his hand,Shi Ai smiled and continued,"There is something that I have been wanting to ask you. Will you please answer if you are comfortable?"

Sighing, Ah Hai turned Shi Ai around in the circle of his arms before asking,"What is bothering you?"

Instead of looking at him,Shi Ai started to play with the small hair on his c.h.e.s.t and then finally answered,"You have told me about the woman in your past. You even told me that I should date other people before I chose you. But..I want to ask,did you ever fall in love with anyone else again? You are so much more experienced at life. I have tried my best time stand by you but Ai still have a long way to go. Like that day when you had to follow me to protect me. Even now,I wanted to go alone but you made Knox and Yang Mei also help me..You have been taking care of me for so long. Does it not get tedious? I have always taken your presence and protection in my life for granted."

Ah Hai's hands stilled on Shi Ai's lower back and in a silent voice,he asked,"little live these are not your own thoughts. Who has been talking?"

Xaio Ai shook her head and said,"No one has said anything against you. It's just that something was said in a passing conversation and it has been troubling me.."

Ah Hai frowned at this evasion for answer but still explained himself,"If you are asking me if I had any feelings for any other woman after Ning Ning then yes. I did fall in love again."

AH Hai paused in his explanation,letting Xaio Ai have time to absorb his confession. On the other hand Shi Ai felt her breath hitch. She had accepted the fact that she was not his first love but she was not even his second.. Before she could feel too sad about it though,Ah Hai cintinued,"And this time I was lucky that my girl let me care for her and depended on me. And the best part was that this time around I could feel what true love is. I am lucky to be able to marry the person I love so why would I find it a chore or think of it as tedious. I like it when you take me for granted. It makes me feel useful and happy to do something for you."

A love confession! Shi AI jumped out of Ah Hai's arms and sat on his stomach with her eyes widened uncaring of their n.a.k.e.dness or their suggestive position. In a shrieking voice she asked,"Long Ah Hai. Did you just confess your love for me?You said you loved me and now you can't back out!"

Ah Hai frowned at the shreik thankful thatbthey had no neighbors or people would think that he as committing murder.His eyes glued to the bountiful display in front of him,Ah Hai said,"Why would I deny? We have been m.a.k.i.n.g. .l.o.v.e for sometime now so you should know that it is because of that.Of course i love you."

Slapping both her hands on his c.h.e.s.t,Shi Ai complained,"There is no ofcourse about it! How can you confess your love just like that! Do better. With that,Shi Ai crossed her arms under her c.h.e.s.t only then realizing that she was n.a.k.e.d and currently displaying her body very indecently. However before she could react,Ah Hai caught both her hands in his and brought her hands down. Cupping her bounty with his large hands Ah Hai sat up a little and muttered,"You are right,I must do better. I will think of something suitable romantic to say later. For now let me show you. Little love,we have not yet tried his position yet,right? Let us get some more experience." Soon,the doubts and insecurities were lost under the blanket of p.l.e.a.s.u.r.e.

But once a seed has taken root,it is bound to grow. Every relationship faces trials and tribulations to grow stronger and time tests trust of every man. Ad he two people lived and loved in the present,they did not know what the future would bring.

Soon the night came to an end and the sun was bright in the sky. Shi AI was now ready to leave to go tot he social worker office from where she would go with Knox(now Si Ming) to see her dear uncle

Just as Shi Ai uttered a goodbye,Ah Hai placed a small ring with a yellow diamond on the middle finger of her right hand and explained,"This is not a common ring, if anyone tried to threaten you,invert the diamond and inject it into that person. It contains a dangerous poison.  Shi Ai nodded at the ring on her hand and then at her hubby's worried face. Remembering his confession from last night brought a big smile on her face and she blushing went on her tiptoes before placing a kiss on his cheek and muttering,"Don't worry hubby.I will not put myself in danger and will follow Knox's instructions closely. I love you and want to live with you forever.." 

Returning Xaio Ai's kiss with a small peck on her lips,Ah Hai murmured and repeated the promise she gave him,"Live with you forever."