When He Comes, Close Your Eyes [Ding Mo]

55

A cool night.

After shower, Jian Yao is ready for bed.  It’s been two long days without a proper sleep for her.  She stands outside Bo Jinyan’s bedroom door and says to him: ”I am going to bed now.  Call me if you need my help. Goodnight.”

Bo Jinyan is lying on his bed, watching a documentary on TV.  He turns to look at her and asks: “Where are you sleeping tonight?”

Jian Yao blushes, then answers: “My room, of course.”

Bo Jinyan picks up the remote and presses the pause button.  He look at her and says: “As I recall, before the case, there is probably not a part of your body I haven't kissed or touched for at least three times.  And as for the important parts…. let me think…”His raises his brows: “…eight times.”

Jian Yao blushes: “Stop!  Why are you telling me this?”

This man… he counts how many times he kisses her?

Bo Jinyan smiles: “Because of my love for you, and my understanding on how much human desires closeness and passion.  You have to admit that we have developed a very intimate relationship… physically.  So, we should sleep on the same bed.”

Jian Yao: “…….”

The most embarrassing in the world would be to hear Bo Jinyan talk about sex. He is so blunt and straight forward, with no consideration for how it will make her feel.

Jian Yao: “I might move around in my sleep and accidentally touch your wound.  The priority right now is to make sure you have a speedily recovery.  So we need to sleep in separate rooms.” 

They are still looking into each others eyes.

Bo Jinyan: “That’s nonsense.  The last time I held you in my arm, you didn’t move at all.”

Jian Yao: “Well, just in case.  We can’t risk it.  Good night.”

Bo Jinyan keeps quiet this time.  

Jian Yao says before she leaves: “…. if there’s nothing else you need me to do, I’ll go now.  Goodnight.”

After a couple of steps into the corridor.  She can hear his voice: “Are you not even going to give me a good night kiss?”  He says in a dissatisfied and pompous tone.

Jian Yao laughs and turns back to him.  

In the soft light, he looks good in his black pyjamas.  She bends down: “Close your eyes.”

He looks at her and closes his eye lids.

When her lips are about to touch his, she notices the corners of his lips curl up to a little smile.  

Jian Yao feels warm and fuzzy in the heart.  

Bo Jinyan.  I am happy. Because you are happy.

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The next morning.

A bright sunny day.  The whole of B city is enjoying the warmth the sun brings on this lovely autumn day. Fu Ziyu parks his Lexus in the apartment carpark.  He walks over to open the door for Yin Ziqi: “We are here.”

Yin Ziqi is wearing a navy blue dress today, with a white scarf, and a pair of heels.  She looks concerned: “Did you get a helper?  Who is looking after him?”

Fu Ziyu holds on to her hand to help her balance as she gets out of the car: “That’s alright.  Jian Yao is there.  They are living together.”