Familiar Woman

The next morning was a work day, and I did not have to be there till noon. I dragged my ass out of bed and got out of my evening gown. I was thankful he didn't undress me, but maybe I wanted him to because the moments we shared on the beach was something I never wanted to forget. I felt something change in him last night.

So I stood under the hot water and let it overtake me. And I couldn't stop thinking about Mu Kai and how sweet and gentle he was with me last night. I exposed my deepest secret to him, and now regret was settling in.

In fact, I should not have shown him that side of me, it was too dangerous. Then I dressed in my leggings and long tunic top, put my hair up in a ponytail and headed to the kitchen to make some coffee. Still I couldn't shake the feeling of stupidity for telling him and sometimes I just do not know when to keep my mouth shut.

As I waited for the coffee to brew, I went in my purse and grabbed my phone, there was a text message from Mu Kai.

"Hi, I hope you slept well, I just wanted to see if you were up and how you were feeling."

Mu Kai.

A small smile escaped me as I replied.

"Good morning, I slept good and I'm feeling fine, thank you for your concern. I hope you have a terrific day and don't work too hard."

Ru Wen.

"I'm glad you are feeling fine, and I always work hard, it's why I'm as successful as I am."

"I believe that and thank you for taking care of me last night, I owe you one!

Ru Wen.

"Consider it repayment for when you got me home safe. I have a meeting TTYL."

"Bye."

Mu Kai.

I poured some coffee into a mug. After that I walked over at the desk that housed my laptop, opened the drawer and took out the piece of paper that sits neatly on top of a magazine. I looked over the paper and with a pen I scribbled on it and put it back in its place till I needed it again.

Then I stepped outside and walked down the street, I had an hour before I had to be at work, so I decided to walk the few blocks it took to get there.

The air was cooler today as the sun hid behind a stream of clouds. Today was a different sight than it had been in months. People had broken into their fall wardrobe and pulled out the "chilly" day clothes.

Pants, long sleeves, cardigans and light jackets graced the streets of this modern Shanghai as people prepared for the arrival of fall.

I passed a cafe on my way to work, and of course, I had to stop as if I needed more caffeine. Awhile I walked in and stood in a line that took up half the café. When I reached in my bag and grabbed my phone, I promised Mei Lin I would call and tell her about last night. So I dialled her number and waited for her to answer, after a few rings it went to voicemail.

"Hey Mei Lin, it's me, I had a fabulous time last night with him. I'm on my way to work, call me later for girl talk, love ya." I leaved her a voicemail.

It was finally my turn as I ordered a cappucino. I paid the barista and walked outside with my coffee in hand and on my way to work.

As I walked down the crowded street, I noticed a black Limousine parked across from a tall building. The Limo door opened as a familiar woman got out and then came Mu Kai, following her and adjusting his tie.

My stomach felt sick and my heart started racing, not out of passion, but out of nerves. He looked over and saw me standing there a few feet away. But I couldn't let him know the rage and jealousy I was feeling at that moment seeing them together, so I smiled and waved just like any friend would do.

His face looked pained when he saw me. He did not smile back, he could only manage a small wave.They walked up to the tall building and went inside.