Chapter 210 - Soul sisters

It truly was surprising how things changed all because of Lu Mello working behind the scenes. How was he even able to change the flow of events unless... just like her, he was someone from the past life.

As the realization hit Shi Enxi's eyes, she sat up all of a sudden, startling Fan Xiao Yao.

That's it! That must be it! He died with her in the past so he might have been reborn earlier than her!

The more she thought about it, the more she remembered of the confusing things he told her, the more Shi Enxi was able to connect things.

"Is everything alright?" Fan Xiao Yao asked worriedly as she watched Shi Enxi catch her head with her hands.

"This is crazy... It can't be..." How would she be able to face him then? It only made it harder for her to meet him again.

"Xiao Xi?"

Hearing Fan Xiao Yao's voice snapped her out of her thoughts. She inhaled deeply to calm herself before she laid down again, this time, her face was void of emotions. "Xiao Yao, let's sleep."

Who was she kidding? She couldn't fall asleep anymore after knowing the truth.

The side of her lips was stretched into a thin line as she watched Shi Enxi put up a wall between them again. She was worried. She didn't know what was going on with her. She wanted to help, she wanted to ask but she kept her lips sealed. Fan Xiao Yao was worried that if she asked, Shi Enxi might just drift further away from everyone. Instead of asking what was bothering her, Fan Xiao Yao moved to her side and hugged the other woman as she closed her eyes. "I'll always be here for you."

Shi Enxi's body became stiff once again when she felt her hug. She pursed her lips tightly. The closest friend she has in this life were both Huang Li and Fan Xiao Yao and yet, she couldn't even bring herself to tell them what was going on with her. They wouldn't understand. They wouldn't believe something ridiculous as 'rebirth' and yet, hearing Fan Xiao Yao's words were enough to calm the storm inside her.

"I'm sorry..." She never thought that a day would come where she would apologize to a person she once hated. She mumbled another: "I'm sorry..." She was sorry for hurting her in the past. Sorry for betraying her. Sorry for hating her. She was sorry for destroying their friendship.

"What are you apologizing for?" Fan Xiao Yao patted her head lightly. "I've long forgiven you. And also, what you are supposed to say is 'Thank you'."

This was the Fan Xiao Yao she knew. The kind-hearted, angelic Fan Xiao Yao. She couldn't help but wonder if the Fan Xiao Yao of the past life would say something similar... Maybe she would, maybe she wouldn't but right now... She would take what's offered on the plate.

Shi Enxi balled her fists and snuggled to her, burying her face on her c.h.e.s.t as she whispered, "Thank you..." Even after she found out her real personality, she still remained by her side and didn't stop being her friend.

She was on the verge of crying. She regretted the things she had done to her. Fan Xiao Yao didn't deserve those things. No matter how hard she tried to stop her tears from spilling, she ended up crying.

On the other hand, Fan Xiao Yao remained quiet when she felt how Shi Enxi's shoulders trembled. She knew that she was crying but she didn't say a word about it. She knew that Shi Enxi was the type of person who didn't like to show weakness in front of others. When she was at her worst, when she didn't know up from down, she was the one who stayed at her side, stoically proud of her no matter what she did. Shi Enxi was the person who believed that she had what it takes to be a great Actress. 

In the end, it was the first time Shi Enxi ended up falling asleep with tears in her eyes while she was with Fan Xiao Yao.

...

It was a busy day, everyone prepared for the grand wedding of Fan Xiao Yao and Huang Li. While the bride was dressed in white, the bridesmaids were dressed in pink, except for Shi Enxi who was dressed in a burgundy dress as the maid of honor.

The wedding venue was located at the Mainland World Hotel that was located not far from where the girls were staying at. Selected people were invited from friends to family to famous names in both the business and entertainment industry; the people connected to both the bride and groom. 

As the program began, it was done traditionally. The officiant entered, followed by the groom and his parents. After reaching the end of the aisle, the groom's best man entered who happened to be Lu Mello. Huang Li didn't have that many male friends but he chose Lu Mello as his best man since he was Shi Enxi's husband, making him more like his brother-in-law. Soon, he was followed by the groomsmen. 

Not long, Lu Xingyan and Lu Weichun entered and was followed by the person Lu Mello didn't think of seeing there, his wife, Shi Enxi.

As she walked down the aisle, his wide eyes followed her. Who would have thought that after months of her disappearance, she was back, walking on the red carpet, her presence capturing everyone?

On the other hand, Huang Li didn't seem surprised. Instead, he looked like he was expecting her to attend. He even had a small smile on his lips to which Shi Enxi smiled back before her eyes scanned the room, as if looking whether her sons were there. She made sure not to meet Lu Mello's eyes as she looked for the kids to which she failed to see them, disappointing Shi Enxi in the end.