17 But it was for me.

Zhang Li and Liu Wei left the room. I thought he would refuse but he didn't. Which is good because I really need to think about what he just said. If he wants me to love him does that mean he loves me?

"It's been awhile hasn't it?"

His voice got deeper throughout the years. But I could still tell it was the same kid. The one that ran around the halls always having fun. Having dozens of girls flirt with him. Him not caring and just playing games. The same class clown. Only something was off. There was a darkness in his eyes.

"I guess it has. But...." I stopped. Can I ask him? Would it be okay?

"What is it? Are you wondering why I left? Why I came back? Whether or not you still love me? Whether or not I still love you?"

Of course he would know he was always like that. Knowing everyone's life story with only one look it their eyes.

"Why did you leave?"

"I had business to take care of."

He won't tell me even if I asked him what business.

"Why did you come back?"

This is what I was waiting for most.

Was there an important reason? Did he want me?

"1. Because I said I would and I have to keep my word 2. Because you were waiting and I had to come get MY girl."

Despite him saying that my heart didn't skip a beat.

Was I really over him?

I can answer Liu Wei now.

I really was over my past love.

But that doesn't mean I love Liu Wei.

Does it?

Wait I can't jump to conclusions.

Just because he said that and my heart didn't flutter doesn't mean I don't love him.

Even though I knew he never liked talking about himself I had to asked. It felt like the question was going to rip me apart.

"What business was so important... that you could just leave me?"

I looked down. I really remember that day well. As if it was only yesterday.

My heart felt like it was split in two pieces and he took one part with him.

"My dads business. He works underground doing illegal things. Killing, money trade, etc. I had to help him work on both the underground and the company he ran legally. He told me to take over or you would be killed. Would I let my favorite person be killed?"

He didn't hesitate. Not even a little. But he did smile. It wasn't scary. It was as if he was saying. "Of course who else would it be for besides you?"

My heart stopped when his words finally sunk in. Illegal. That's why his eyes were dark. He was doing things that were unspeakable. But he did it for me.

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So I have testing tomorrow. As well as Friday so I don't know if I will be able to do 6 chapter so I hope 4 is okay :))). Thank you for understanding and letting me be able to rest :)).