CHAPTER FORTY: S AND J PART ONE
SANG YI'S POV
" Have you seen the photos from the booting ceremony?" Alia asked as I scrolled through my phone," Of course..they are all over the internet." I added as I found my way into the comment section," And the response from the public is good." I added," It is..except for a few trolls I don't really see any one dwelling on the cake marriage issue anymore..and I bet Jiang Hao shut their mouths when he was announced as a main character in Mr chois series." Alia replied as she sneaked up behind me and pulled the notebook I was writing in," You have been writing in this since morning ..." She said as she threatened to read," It's nothing..just this plan I have been having in mind for a while now." I said as she handed it over to me," A plan?" She asked," Yes...a plan to expand my cafe...I have lots of customers recently and I was planning to make some special additions to my cafe." I added as she listened carefully," What exactly do you want to do?" She asked," I want to make a mixture of a cafe a little reading place with novels comics, a small kids corner you know for tea parties and a small corner for music....I have had this idea for a while but this place doesn't really have enough place for all of that but recently Mrs Choi introduced me to a larger place...it's location is suitable since it's next to many business corners and a high-school...and it's also cheap." I explained as I waited for her reply," What do you think?" I asked," It's a nice idea..I can already tell that you have thought it through so you can go ahead with it ..I can help out in whichever way I can." she replied as I smiled and imagined how it could be," I will go and check out the place tomorrow...and also find some one to help me plan the space out." I said to her as I stood up after seeing a customer.
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Jiang Hao was leaving for the series shooting earlier next week and it was going to last four months with no disturbance but it could also be increased for more...we tried to spend as much time together and I tried to juggle working on my new cafe and also spending time with him and also taking care of my mom and many other responsibilities..nothing made me happier than the fact that things were looking right for every one I loved.
" Iam so tired today..." I groaned as I rested my head on Jiang haos lap...." What has gotten you so worked up lately.." he said as he tried to massage my temples," The cafe...I mean when I was planning the idea out in my head it seemed so simple but the process of putting it into place is just so hard." I explained.." But I know nothing would make me satisfied that watching everything work out in the end." I added as he smiled and kissed my fore head," That's the spirit..." He said in a low voice," Ahhh Iam going to miss you so much..." I said as I looked up at him and pouted..." But you don't have to worry about me...male sure you do a great job..I want to see the priceless look on every ones face when they see your acting in that series." I said with a smiled as I closed my eyes and just felt his fingers passing through my hair.
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It wasn't long before it was time for him to go and start filming the series...we all went to the airport to see him off..." I think Iam going to cry.." I said " i mean...Iam going to miss you so much." I added as he pulled me in for a hug," Iam going to miss you too." He said as I pulled out and gave him a kiss," I love you." He whispered.." I love you too." I said as we hug for a few more minutes before I had to watch him leave...." Fighting!!!" I said as I turned around to leave..with tears in my eyes..it was just four months and I could pay him visits right..I thought to my self as I walked up to meet the rest who had given me and Jiang Hao some time to our selves..." Has he left?" Alia asked as tears rolled down my cheeks in realisation," Are you crying?" She asked as she walked up to me and pulled me in for a hug," No it's just too cold and I think it's affecting my eyes.." I said as she burst Into laughter..." Woah this is a farewell scene scrapped from a movie.." she said as I glared at her..." It's okay...." She said as she pulled me back In for a hug and continued laughing.
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All my days were spent working on the cafe while taking care of my mom who was responding positivelt seeing how we could have short conversations together, while waiting for texts and video calls from Jiang Hao, I would call him up at times but it was rare for him to have his phone on so I felt it better to wait for him to call up when he's free.and when he did we could talk for hours because we had alot to tell eachother...
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Time passed by and my cafe was finally ready for opening though I pushed the opening for when Jiang Hao had come back from filming which was going to be in a few weeks time, it was exactly as I pictured it to be....huge with two floors..the upper floor had a library section for those that would like to read as they take coffee, it also had a music corner for those that would like to listen to some mosic as they take coffee or have pastries..it so had a small kids corner and many more.....it was definetly a dream come true.
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" Okay this place looks good!" Alia exclaimed as she walked around...."Like I had this image of it in my head the last time..but seeing that image bought to life and it looks even better makes me so excited and happy." She added as she turned back..." I think what's even more charming is the name..." She added as we both giggled..." This feels cosy...I'll definetly come here each time I feel like relaxing...I can listen to some music as I read and also sip on my hot cup of coffee and stuff my face with pastries...." She said with a smile on her face," Feel free to come at any time..." I said," Well shall we get started...the opening ceremony is happening later this evening." I said as we stood up to make preparations...it wasn't going to be a big ceremony just something small with a few friends and family...." Right...will Jiang Hao be joining us..I heard from Eric that he has to attend the series wrap up party." Alia asked," I talked to him earlier...he'll be there for a few minutes and then meet us here." I replied as we continued with our preparations.
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Later that evening, our guests started arriving, I received lots of congratulations for this new step of my life but my eyes kept looking out for Jiang Hao who had not arrived yet..." I'll step out for some air .." I said as I walked out...I pulled out my phone and tried to call him again when I had some one touch my shoulder, I was startled so I instinctively threw a punch...." Woahhhh!!" Jiang Hao exclaimed as I slowly opened my eyes on hearing his voice...mt fist was so close to hitting his face," Hey!!" I exclaimed," Why did you sneak up on me like that...what would have happened if I actually hit you..?" I asked," Well I wouldn't mind my girlfriend welcoming me back after so long with a punch in the face.." he said as I hit his shoulders..." Stop jocking around..." I said as I hugged him..." I missed you so much.." I said as he held me too," I missed you so much..." He replied as we hugged tightly.
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" That punch earlier seemed like it could knock me out..have you been taking boxing classes?" Jiang Hao asked as we walked back to the cafe..." Not necessarily...I have been taking self defence classes with Alia..." I replied," Well you definetly learning.." he said with a smile as we approached the cafe...our eyes met with the bright name sign...S AND J which I had named the cafe..I tried to come up with many names but this one just felt right..." S and J!" Jiang Hao exclaimed..." What inspired you to name your cafe S and J?" Jiang Hao asked as he placed his folded fist as a microphone Infront of me.." I was inspired but us.... and our love for eachother and maybe J also wanted every one who walked into the cafe to know that I wasnt alone...it isn't just Sang yi but Sang yi and Jiang Hao..." I explained as he looked back at me and smiled..." I love it!" He said as he kissed my forehead..." let's go." He said as we walked into the cafe where we met everyone else.
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