Chen Residence.
Hinari finally woke up. Her lashes flickered and when she felt someone’s presence beside her, she smiled. However, when she gripped the hand she was holding, her brows creased. She then opened her eyes and was surprised.
“L-little Shin?” Hinari immediately rose. Her eyes were wide as she stared at her hand griping the little boy’s.
“Hello auntie, are you alright now?” the boy asked as he put down the book he was reading.
“Ahh, y-yeah. Why…”
“Uncle went somewhere. He said he had to prepare something very important.”
“That’s why he asked you to stay with me?”
“Mm. He was in a hurry but don’t worry auntie, he promised he will come back as soon as possible.”
When Hinari heard that Zaki promised to come back, she let go a deep a sigh of relief. She was a bit anxious when she saw that Zaki wasn’t there and she couldn’t stop thinking that he might have run away again. But because of Little Shin’s words, somehow, Hinari was able to relax.
“Hmm. Very important matter? What could that be?” Hinari uttered to herself as she seemed to be thinking when little Shin spoke.
“I think it has something to do with you, auntie.”
The boy replied and Hinari gasped.
“Wait, could it be that he went and prepared for his confession?!” Hinari’s eyes almost bulged out. She was in disbelief. Excitement and anticipation also began to cover her bright eyes.
Yanking little Shin tightly into her embrace, Hinari giggled. “Little Shin! Auntie is so happy. I think that the moment I’ve been waiting for is about to come!”
Seeing his auntie smiling so widely like this, little Shin was relieved. He patted Hinari’s back as he spoke. “I’m glad you’re happy auntie, Little Shin is also happy for you.”
“Yes, my little darling. I’m so happy that you’re here with me right now. Hehe.” Hinari squeezed her adorable and soft little bun. She was ecstatic and thrilled but the next moment, she suddenly pulled away from embracing little Shin.
Little Shin looked at her and he tilted his head in confusion. It was because Hinari’s eyes suddenly narrowed.
“Auntie, what’s wrong?” he asked and Hinari’s expression turned serious.
“There’s nothing wrong my dear but I just realized I can’t just sit here and wait happily.”
She answered as her eyes were now brimming with determination. Little Shin was still confused at just how fast her emotions changed.
Seeing the confusion in the eyes of this innocent little bun, Hinari grinned as she sat before him.
“Okay, this gorgeous auntie of yours will explain, so listen carefully, okay?” she started as they both looked at each other face to face. If one would look at them at that moment, they would see 2 human beings in chibi form, one small and one big, looking like best pals, talking about some serious matter.
“What I mean is, I need to prepare as well. So that if something goes wrong, I will be ready with plan B.”
“You think that uncle will mess up or something?”
“Well, it’s not like that, but just in case. Hehe. Listen baby, It’s better to be always prepared than be caught off guard, okay?”
“Okay.”
“Now come, baby. Let’s go. Let’s go craft a perfect plan!” Hinari raised her fist like she was wonder woman and little Shin was also forced to go along with her mood. However…
“Uhm, auntie. Can you let go of my hand first? I really need to go to the toilet now.” As soon as Hinari heard him, she immediately let go of the boy’s hand.
“I’m so sor-” Before Hinari could finish her statement, little Shin had already hastily run away, leaving Hinari feeling bad because it seemed like little Shin had been dying to go for a long time.
“I’m so sorry my little darling. T^T”
