74 Vague Words

Since it was a small wedding party, there was only dinner and a few toasts until the few guests bid goodbye.

"We will bring Manta to our home for the night. You guys enjoy!" Mei had a knowing smile as she stood beside Lu Shaoting who was carrying the sleeping boy in his arms.

"Oh...okay. Thank you so much Mei." Midori hugged her bestfriend as they sent the guests away.

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Madeline Song started her engine. Just then, her phone beeped as a message notification appeared.

"Madie, where are you now? Are you coming home tonight?" Her mom's words were filled with worry.

Knowing that her mom would tell on her to her dad, she casually replied, "I'm with CEO Zhou right now. I might not be home tonight."

As she tapped 'Send,' she thought to herself, 'Well, I'm not lying, am I?' Then she chuckled. Technically she had yet to drive off from the wedding venue so she was still with the people there.

Suddenly, there was a knock on her window. She pressed on a button to roll it down.

Frowning at the sight, she asked, "What do you want?"

Long Yun had been keeping his eyes on this curvy lady ever since she emerged at the garden. He really likes her. However, this lady interacted with the others very briefly and mostly talked to the bride. 'Is she Midori's close friend?' He decided to at least get her number before leaving.

"Uhm...Hi...uh, I just want to give you this." He held out his business card.

She took it suspiciously. It had his name and it had an airline company logo and name. It turns out he is a pilot. 'So what?'

He stared at her face then continued, "Uhm...our family owns the company. Call me when you need to book a flight. I will sure give you upgrades and discounts."

"Is that all?" Madeline Song held a brow up. Before he could reply, she stepped on the accelerator and sped away. She tossed the card at the backseat, caring no less if it gets stepped on or lost.

She was disgusted at his gesture. Then again, it was not her first time to be hit on by the opposite sex. Definitely not her style.

When she arrived at her hotel room. She remembered to check her phone. She had not replied to her mom's message as she was distracted.

"It's good that you're getting along with him. Don't worry about not coming home. Take your time."

Her vague answers seemed to work. Not only did she avoided suspicion, her mom even seemed elated.

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As they were about to enter through the front door, Dan swiftly carried his bride in his arms.

"Dan! What are you-" She was surprised by the sudden gesture.

"I'm carrying my bride over the threshold." He smiled. He carried her like it was the easiest thing to do.

She hit his shoulder. "But...there are still attendants..." She looked around and saw that the place was desserted. Even the tables in the room where they had their dinner had been kept.

Dan had a smug face and continued to carry her upstairs. He took her to the farthest double door at the end of the hallway.

"Hey, this is not the room reserved for..." she again halted her mouth.

He looked at her, a bit disappointed. How could his wife think that he will reserve only one room for the wedding he carefully planned?

He adjusted her in his arms to open the door. She instinctively clung to his neck in order not to fall.

He walked across the room, through a curved doorway, into the bedroom.

Then he gently laid her on the king size bed as if she was fragile. The bed had pure white sheets where flower petals were scattered, as if forming another layer of blanket. White curtains of soft fabric was draped on the posts, kept in place by red cords. The bed frame was made of varnished wood, looking like an antique piece, but as Midori lied down, it did not make a sound and felt sturdy. The mattress was so fluffy and the pillows were almost as soft. Scented candles were lit and placed at the bedside table.

As she was admiring the room amenities, Dan whispered in her ear, "Would you like to take a bath first?" Before she could reply, he added, "Or would you like me to join you?"