An unsettling feeling

"T-that…"

"Do you realize how serious those accusations are? You practically called her a slut. Without even clearing the whole matter, you directly jumped into conclusions. You are a woman too, Huian. You should understand better than anyone else how such mindless allegations hurt a woman's respect and dignity. And it's unforgivable.", Liu Hai said in great resentment.

Huian never thought that he would berate her this much. Never in her life had he admonished her like this.

She looked at Jinhai sadly, "Jinhai…"

He kept quiet.

His silence pierced her heart like thorns. I will have to apologize to her? Again? First on the anniversary and now?

She felt utterly miserable. She didn't want to bow down in front of her and admit her mistake.

Liu Hai shook his head. He looked at Nana but he was shocked.

"Nana!?", He rushed towards her. "Child, are you okay?"

Liu Jinhai noticed and got shocked. He wanted to go but Huian…

Huian also looked at her in confusion.

Nana was terribly sweating. It looked like she was unable to breathe. Tears rolled down her cheeks.

She mumbled incoherently while crying, "Why? Why? Why am I never given a chance to explain? Why am I always labeled as wrong? Why is it always assumed that I started something? Why does nobody ever believe me?" She said with a blank stare.

"Dear, it's alright. Everything is cleared now. You are so pale.", he turned to Assistant Xin, "Quick! Call the doctor here."

"Yes, sir!"

But before he could call, Nana distanced herself from Father Liu and without saying anything she dashed out.

---

All the secretaries outside were terribly nervous. They didn't know what was going on inside.

"What do you think is happening over there?"

"Lady Liu was so much angry. I think it would be a big fight. She will never let go of Nana."

"But Sir Liu Hai is also there now. I hope everything gets sought out. I think he will handle it."

Peng Meixiu was also worried. She found Nana to be a sweet girl and didn't want her implicated when she was innocent.

Suddenly the door opened and Nana came out running with tears streaming down her face. She was trembling and it looked like she could fall any second but she didn't stop and went away.

"Oh God, Just as we thought! She was really misunderstood."

"Nana?", Father Liu and Liu Jinhai followed her.

"Where is she?", he asked.

Peng Meixiu said, "Sir…she already left. She was crying."

He shook his head. Then Huian came.

Liu Jinhai said, "Huian, I hope you know what to do next."

She was so embarrassed. She saw her pale face and knew that she had crossed the line.

She bit her lips and weakly nodded.

---

Chen Jianyu reached Natsukashi to meet Nana. Suyin had called him and said she wants to go with him but he refused.

She was his ex and how could he have asked out Nana in front of her?

Suyin got tensed. She had to go with Jianyu today.

Outside Natsukashi, Jianyu got out of his car when Suyin called out to him.

"Jianyu!"

Jianyu was surprised. Suyin. Here?

"Suyin, I already told you that today is not a good day. Then why did you come here?"

"No. It's really not like that. I coincidentally had a meeting with a client nearby. It took a long time and I got hungry, so I came here. I remembered Nana's place was nearby."

He hesitated. Now what?

"Well…"

"Oh, don't worry. I won't take much time."

He felt relieved.

She smirked. Of course, I won't take much time. Before that, I will make sure to end that Nana's chapter once and for all.

---

It was early in the evening and Liu Jinhai left the office. But, he still couldn't take Nana out of his mind.

That same pale face, that same pain and those same expressions she had when he had accused her. Those tearful eyes pricked his heart.

He was worried now. The sky was covered with dark clouds and the whole city was dyed in pitch black as the night. A storm was brewing. It would really pour down heavily tonight, he thought.

Would she have reached home safely? Did she return?

He thought he should find out about her whereabouts and know that she is fine. Then perhaps this restless feeling will finally settle down.

He was going to call but then remembered he didn't have her number.

He then found out Natsukashi's number from his assistant and dialed.

It was answered in the second ring.

"Hello, Natsukashi restaurant. How can I help you?", It was Yukira.

He realized that he cannot ask about Nana directly or her brothers will worry and ask a lot of questions.

"I want to make a reservation. Can I talk to the owner? It's Miss Nana right?"

"Oh, yes. I'm her brother. But sorry, sis is not here. She has gone for work and hasn't returned till now. If you want I can help you with your reservation."

His heart thumped. She hasn't come back? He looked outside. It was growing darker and darker by every passing second. It was not good to be outside at this time. She may get trapped somewhere if it pours down.

He felt awfully unsettled now.