Finished finding the dress for the engagement party, Yue Ling was finally able to breathe in relief. She sat on the passenger seat of her white BMW x5m as Lu Tian drives them home.
She tilts her head back to lean on the chair and turns her head to glance out the window. She wasn't surprised to see that the sun was beginning to set in the distance.
Even though she didn't do much but try on dresses, she felt fatigued. She felt like all the energy in her body was drained away like a pool without water.
Knowing that she is on her way home now, her eyes gradually close. However, she quickly sits up when she remembers something.
She looks at the man in the driver's seat, but she hesitated on what she wanted to ask and narrowed her eyes.
"What is it that's making you look at me like I'm a criminal?"
Lu Tian didn't need to look at his wife. He could make out her expression from the corner of his eyes.
A chuckle escapes Yue Ling and looks away from him. She stares out at the window in front of her. Raising one hand to hold her chin, her other arm cross over her chest.
"I'm curious about our engagement party. Usually, the bride takes part in the preparations, but your mother won't let me."
When she and Lu Tian went to the Lu family house for dinner, she had brought up the topic a few times. However, Madam Lu would brush it aside by saying everything is under control.
She (Yue Ling) is grateful for Madam Lu's generosity, but she felt guilty. She isn't one to let others pay for everything if she is the cause of it. After all, she isn't short of money.
Lu Tian had a feeling that this was bothering his wife. He stretches a hand to her and gives her hand a gentle squeeze.
"My mother said she wants it to be a surprise for you."
Hearing this, Yue Ling pout with a heavyweight on her heart. She guessed it was a surprise as the Lu family tend to have a thing for surprises. However, she doesn't want Madam Lu to handle all the preparations alone.
Then again, maybe it shouldn't be too bad as it is only the engagement party.
"Don't worry too much about it. My mother has always dreamt about this day."
Lu Tian reassures her as he squeezes her and again. In truth, his mother wanted to prepare for the wedding, but he told her it was up to his wife. In the end, his mother could only settle with the engagement party and offered her help if needed for the wedding.
Remembering another thing, he glances at his wife before looking back at the road in front.
"Should we go somewhere tonight to relax your mind?"
Yue Ling chuckles at his question. She places her other hand over their joined hands and tilts her head back.
"Going somewhere does sound nice, but I want to go home. I miss the comfort of my bed."
Her eyes gradually close, and she felt her entire body turn heavy from exhaustion as sleep devours her.
Lu Tian was a little disappointed by her answer. If she wanted to go somewhere, he was willing to take her. Even if it is only for one night.
However, seeing how tired she is, he doesn't push the conversation further.
"I'll wake up when we get home."
As Yue Ling lets sleep take over, she subconsciously answers with a faint 'mm' before entering the abyss of dreams.
Lu Tian taps a button on the steering wheel to raise the car temperature. He wanted the car to be warm and cozy so that his wife can have a nice nap.
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Time passes as the road home was not bumpy and not once was Yue Ling disturbed from her nap. However, in her world of dreams, a sudden loud clanking sound of metal and wood enter her ears.
Her brows wrinkle together like her sleep had been disturbed. She adjusts her posture, thinking they were driving through a place that was under construction.
Just as she moved a little, she feels the car slow to a stop. Her eyes slowly flutter open, and she was greeted by the car ceiling. This confused her at first, but she quickly understood.
Lu Tian must have stopped somewhere on the way home and adjusted her seat so she could sleep better.
Reaching for the seat leverage, she puts her seat back into its rightful position and looks at Lu Tian. However, she was even more surprised when he wasn't there.
Was she really that deep in sleep that she didn't hear him get out of the car?
The second she asked the question in her head, the passenger door opens, and she darts her head to look. Her eyes flash with alertness, and her hands reach for the seatbelt in preparation to unbuckle herself and attack if needed.
"Well, that's a look I don't often see."
Lu Tian chuckles when he saw his wife's change of behavior. He is also relieved by this as she knows not to let her guard down in any given situation.
"You scared me."
Relief washes inside Yue Ling, and she returns to her calmness when she saw the aloof man. She presses the button, unbuckles her seatbelt, and glance in the direction of their house as she steps out of the car.
"You could have woken me up instead of trying to give me a heart attack."
"I was hoping to carry you inside."
Lu Tian answers without hiding his intentions. When he parked the car, he thought about waking her up, but seeing her sleeping peacefully, he didn't want to wake her and decided to carry her inside.
Only, she had woken up, and his plan failed.
Yue Ling was touched by his consideration for her.
She closes the passenger side door and makes a move first. She reaches a hand to hold his and smiles up at him.
Let's go in. I'll cook dinner tonight."
Hearing this, Lu Tian nods his head with an indifferent expression, but inside, he jumps with happiness. It was to the point his heart shot up to the moon and circled a few times before descending back to his body.
"I'll help with anything you need me to. I promise I won't get in your way."
Lately, he has been doing the cooking and cleaning. Not because his wife doesn't know to cook, or he didn't like her cooking. As a matter of fact, his cooking is inferior to her.
He didn't let her cook and clean because he was scared his wife might accidentally hurt herself. He also doesn't want her to stand in front of the heated stove.
Calmly his beating heart, he walks shoulder to shoulder with her. It's been a while since he last ate her delicious home-cooked meals.
Thinking this, he could already picture their dining table decorated with all the food she would cook for him.
However, keeping all his childish thoughts hidden from his face, he quickens his pace for the front door.
