Sold Out

"The reason I was rearranging my meetings is because I'm taking you to Beijing."

"What?" I exclaimed.

He got up from the table and put his cup on the counter.

"It's not up for discussion so we are leaving tomorrow morning, and we're driving."

"Driving? Hello! That's a day drive, Mr. Mu."

He turned around and faced me.

"I know how long of a drive but it is consider it a road trip for me."

I sighed.

"A road trip? If we take a flight it will get us there in an hour and a half."

"Do you have a problem being with me in a car for a day?" he casually asked.

"No, but…"

He walked over to where I was sitting and stood over me as if he wanted to touch or kiss me, but he didn't, he just said.

"No buts, we will go by car."

"I don't think, Gu Min would wanted to drive us to Beijing."

He laughed and walked away.

"I'm the one who will driving."

I rolled my eyes and heavily sighed, why was he going anyway? I am more than capable of going back home by myself, and that's the way I prefer it, ok maybe not, the thought of being in a car with him for a day was exciting. I smiled and got up from the table.

I grabbed my bag and stepped into the elevator and Gu Min was waiting for me outside by the Limousine.

"Morning Gu Min, where is Mr. Mu?" I asked as I looked, and he was not in the Limousine.

"Good morning Miss Ru. Mr. Mu took the Wrangler to work today." Gu Min informed.

"Can I ask you a question Gu Min?"

"Sure Miss," he said as he looked at me through the rear view mirror.

"Did Mr. Mu tell you why he's driving me to Beijing?"

"No Miss. He did not, he just told me to take the next few days off because he was going on a road trip. Miss can I, can I tell you something?"

I looked curiously at him.

"What is it?"

"I've worked for The Mu family for the past 10 years. I was his father's driver, as well. And I have never seen Mr. Mu behave in such a way as he has since he's met you. Maybe I shouldn't be telling you this." He told me.

I smiled.

"It's okay, we're friends, and maybe that's all Mr. Mu needs is a really good friend." It saddened me that it's the only way things can be.

Then I stepped into my apartment and headed to the bathroom to take a hot bath. I needed to think about everything before I headed back to Beijing. I climbed into the hot bubbly water and closed my eyes taking in the lavender scented bubbles.

My phone rang just as I was starting to relax.

"Hey Mei Lin," I answered.

There was a screech from the other end.

"Babes! I have the best news."

Even though, I couldn't see her, I knew she was jumping up and down.

"All three of your painting sold out!"

I sat up.

"What? Are you kidding?"

���No, I would not kid about a thing like that, and the best part is the same person bought all three and paid triple the amount for them. They said your paintings are the most beautiful they have ever seen. Ru Wen, Lu Fan wants to talk to you about becoming a regular artist for the gallery and he wants to contract you for more paintings. Listen, the money you made off those three alone, you can quit your job to paint full-time." She exclaimed.