Chapter 44

Transmigration Diary 44
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Two weeks quiet at home—
Young—leg healed fast—brace off— faint scar—
Sister in high school—weekends only—
Restless—joined mother at the company—
Wen family—luxury fit-out—commercial design—market soft—expensive imports stockpiled—loan helped but tight—needed big contracts—
Mother brought her to meetings more—
Pretty—quick—polite—serious eyes—trust the deal—
“With you—” mother proud in the car—“they haggle gentler—”
Wen Shiyu studied hard—wanted to repay this family—
Before leaving—partner asked if Wen Shiyu would come—
Mother uneasy—likable but why matter today—
Told truth—she’d attend—
Thank you—call ended—
Doubt buried—out together—
An hour later—Shengjing Realty conference—
Vice president took a call—face shifting—surprise—
Cleared throat—eyes on Wen Shiyu—“Miss Wen—could you…… present the rest—some details unclear—”
Mother frown—
Critical project—relief if won—nod daughter—
Wen Shiyu stood—smooth finish—
VP odd—no real objections—small talk—glances at phone—waiting—stalling—
Stopped—“Director Lin—concerns—or another reason?”
Caught—wry smile—
“Simple—if you don’t leave before my answer—deal done—terms negotiable—”
Stunned—heart jump—
That call—who—
Across oceans—sway business—hold her hostage—
Cavendish only?
Why hold her—
Straightened—door—
“Someone…… came?” Cefalina?
“No comment—”
Eyes on the heavy door—
“Miss Wen—project vital—cooperate—everyone wins—”
Mother low—“Shiyu—what is this?”
Meanwhile—other exit—
Cefalina just arrived—
Landed—no hotel—Wen home—empty—
Security—family at Shengjing—
Rushed here—
Gold hair messy—heart racing—
No Chinese—translator to front desk—
Manager polite firm—“Sorry—Miss Wen is here—but she said no disturbances—”
Frozen—
Doesn’t want to see me?
Thought mutual longing—surprise—
Translator careful—“Wait at the exit—after the meeting—”
Pause—cheeks warm—
Waiting like begging—foreign—
Others queued to see her—
Nod anyway—cold exit—
Why not want her—
Seconds stretched—
Rut confession didn’t count—
What she did—false charge—servant—collar—punishments—dependency—
Maybe refusal makes sense—
But each day apart clearer—
She loves Wen Shiyu—
Not pheromones—not phantom pregnancy—smile with her—ache when she cries—
Absurd pregnancy—if not that heat flutter at Wen Shiyu’s appearance—
Would she dream so sweet—fool herself—
Thought Wen Shiyu loved her—waited for confession—
Boomerang—
She fell first—missed her—fought family—snuck out—
If Wen Shiyu doesn’t want her—doesn’t love her—
Done—
Unrequited—
Find her—apologize—then—
Court her—
Right—here to pursue—
Nervous from loss—
Only ever pursued—
How start—flowers—dinner—date me—
Rejected—
Cannot fail—
Inside—hand on the handle—
“Miss Wen!” VP rose—“Give up the deal?”
Understood—Cavendish block means Cefalina came—
Proud heiress crossed oceans—must matter—
How not see her—
“Mom—sorry—someone I must see—”
Long look—daughter too good—eyes lit—urgency unseen in months—
“Go—” To VP stern—“Your loss—”
Grateful—out fast—
Empty hall—which way—
Too long—left? Taken?
Ran to nearest exit—
Glass door—bright sun—
Slender figure—gold hair—frown—talking low—
Really here—thousands of miles—her ordinary doorstep—
“Cefalina……?”
Cefalina fussing with translator—gift—empty hands—useless at courting—
Afraid to miss her leaving—
Knit brow—
Name—
Turned—Wen Shiyu steps away—
Heart lost rhythm—
Coming closer—sun outline—thinner—still beautiful—
“Cefalina—why are you here?”
Stuck—“I…… came for you—”
Red—lashes down—
“Misunderstood before—sorry—”
Blank—sorry?—
Shake gentle—“No need—I never blamed you—”
True—messy days—dependency became the softest bond—
To Cefalina—polite distance—“over—don’t contact?”
Hard-won reunion—
Grapefruit trace—wind in hair—heart race—
Cannot leave—more words—
Only staring—hurt—wet animal—
Step closer—“Are you well?”
“Mm—fine—” fingers twist—“I know…… no baby—”
Ears redder—disappointment—
“Good.” Relief—“Other business here?”
More hurt—eyes red—
“Nothing else…… can’t I come?”
“Of course not—”
Feared delay—glanced at building—“Wait—I tell Mom—then—”
Thought—“Can I buy you food—or somewhere you want?”
Blank—Wen Shiyu treating her—wet eyes—
“You…… didn’t want to see me?”
“Never said—VP kept me inside—”
Eyes round—mother blocking—
She does want her—
Bright—smile—half step—caught her hand—
“Then…… how do you feel seeing me?”
Close beautiful face—
Weeks of hollow—lit—
Soft smile—“Happy—”
Clear—“Very—very happy to see you again, Cefalina.”
Dazed—cheeks rose—
“Wait—”
Turning to Mom—wrist caught—
Peach soft—step in—tip-toe—fast kiss on her lips.