Turn Around

Muchen almost laughed at himself when he heard her. "That....is your wish?" He gave her a mystified look.

She nodded firmly "You permitted me to ask anything. You can't go back on your words now" She reminded.

'Ah! She is really something else. Of all the things to ask of, this was it?' "Why?" He still could not understand why she wanted him to meet with Joreen.

"You're like her idol. She likes you a lot and has always wanted to be a part of.....G...G-Global." Sara knew she was overstepping her boundary. But she had no choice. She had promised Joreen she would help her and this was a good opportunity.

He was really tired of this family. If he had given any other person this opportunity, he couldn't imagine what they would ask for. Even the socialites would ask for unbelievable things despite the fact that they were rich. But here she was, taking it for granted. He was pretty sure that if he gave Mr Wang this opportunity, the outcome might be the same as Sara's. He had really underestimated the Wang's love for each other.

"Mr Li? why aren't you saying something? You are not trying to go back on your words right?" She tried to confirm when he wasn't saying anything.

Muchen laughed. "I was only thinking."

"A...bout?" She asked.

Muchen stood up for the first time to get his jacket.

"You're curious about what's in my head?" He looked at her.

"Of course... I need to know if you're planning to change your mind."

"Then what are you going to do?" He asked.

She looked at him, raising her head. Why was he so tall? She always tried to deceive herself that she was tall but standing before him right now. She felt so small.

Muchen chortled gently when he saw her raised head and sat back down.

'Did... did he just sit back down because he thinks I'm short?' Sara wondered in annoyance.

Muchen could guess what she was thinking and just smiled. Then changed the topic "I'm making an advance payment to all my employees. You'll receive it soon"

"Really?" Her eyes bulged out. "Why? I mean, I just started working. Are you really including me?"

Muchen affirmed it with a nod.

Her smile got bigger. She didn't care about anything else or why he was making an advance payment.

"Thank you Mr Li. Should I send my account details now?"

He looked at her happy smile. Would have been nice if she always smiled like this.

"Miss Long has everyone's details. She'll handle everything"

Sara nodded vigorously. "Eh. Mr Li. You still haven't answered me. You won't change your mind right?"

***

Throughout the drive to her place, she was all smiles. She hadn't even bothered to further stop him when he insisted on driving her home. He had assured her that Dr Long confirmed he was ready for discharge while she was asleep.

There was no point for him to keep feigning illness. He hadn't expected her to wake up when he went to the bathroom. The deed had already been done. Besides, he wouldn't want to miss their weekend workout.

Mr Li agreed to meet with Joreen on Sunday and even offered to pay her in advance. This was wonderful!

Things were finally working well for her and her family. "I forgot to mention earlier. Since I wasn't chanced today to meet with Heya. I could make up for it tomorrow instead."

Muchen shook his head. "Tomorrow is supposed to be your work free day. Resume on Thursday"

"Really? You are not mad at me for skipping work" She looked at Muchen whose entire focus was on the road

"There should be a reasonable excuse" He said.

She stared at him for a while. Why was he so cool?

"I've been wanting to ask. You easily move about. Aren't you careful of the reporters or even getting into danger?"

Was he supposed to tell her he had people secretly following him right now? This has always been his way of handling things before he stopped for a while. He felt that no harm would come his way. Two weeks later, the factory incident happened. He had to set everything in motion again. "Have you ever seen my face on the TV or in papers?"

Sara shook her head. She obviously hasn't.

"The reporters know what to do. They wouldn't dare" He looked at her and their eyes met. He knew she had been staring at him for a while and had held himself from staring back. But he could no longer do so.

"Why are you staring at me like that?" He teased.

Why was she staring at him? She searched her head for an excuse as she moved her gaze from his.

"Oh! Yes. I'll be taking Heya outdoor on Friday. It's okay by you right?"

Sara was really an interesting person. He thought. Others would ask. 'Is it okay by you?' But Sara was already letting him know she had made the decision and he had no choice but to accept. "What did Heya say?"

"She's fine with it"

"Alright then."

Soon, they got to Mr Chu's house. Just as Sara expected, Mr Li didn't ask her anything. She had earlier called Jianjun to let him know she was on her way and he shouldn't wait for her outside since it was already mid night.

Sara was the first to end the night as usual "Good night Mr Li"

"Good night" He responded without any intention of leaving first.

Sara nodded and head inside.

Muchen looked at her retreating figure. 'Turn Around! Turn around'

Sara was always fond of just waving goodbye and heading inside. This time, he kept chanting inwardly. 'Turn around Sara, Turn around'

And just like magic..

She turned.