Against Fate (Eternal Love of Dream/Pillow Book FanFic)

21. The First Night

"What can I help you with, Jiu-er?"

Dong Hua was following Feng Jiu around the kitchen, acting like a curious kid.

"It's fine. I can handle it. Watch some TV while waiting. Also, it will be hard for me to cook if you're following me around like that." Feng Jiu pushed Dong Hua out of the kitchen.

"Are you sure?" Dong Hua pouted.

"Yes. Go now! Dinner will be served soon." Feng Jiu then hurried back to the kitchen and started cooking.

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"Mmmmm, it smells so good! I can't wait to eat!" Dong Hua excitedly hovers around the dining table.

Feng Jiu was a great cook, and she made two dishes and a soup for dinner.

Then she laid the utensils on the dining table and scooped a bowl of rice for Dong Hua.

"We can start eating now." Feng Jiu said to the excited Dong Hua.

Dong Hua devoured the food, as it was very delicious. Feng Jiu smiled while looking at Dong Hua eat. She was delighted to see him enjoy the food that she made.

"My Jiu-er is indeed talented, and she's good at everything!" Dong Hua exclaimed after he finished eating.

"It's just a simple meal. Nothing special at all." Feng Jiu casually replied.

"Everything that you do is special to me, Jiu-er!"

Feng Jiu blushed and quickly got up to put away the leftovers dishes while trying to hide her shyness.

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"Dong Hua is so shameless, and he doesn't even feel embarrassed saying those sweet nothings to me!" Feng Jiu thought to herself while washing the dishes.

She glanced over to the living room to see Dong Hua happily watching TV.

Out of a sudden, a wave of sadness hit her and these thoughts came flooding into her mind.

"I have to remind myself that this isn't real. Once Dong Hua remembers everything, he will have to return to his old life and leave everything behind, including me."

Tears fell from her eyes instantly but she quickly wiped it away, afraid that Dong Hua would see her crying.

Then she tried to divert her attention by cutting some fruits for Dong Hua to eat.

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"Come eat some fruits, Dong Hua." She said as she walked towards the living room.

"Yay! You're the best, Jiu-er! You really take good care of me." Dong Hua gave an innocent smile.

They sat together and watched a movie on the TV while eating fruits.

Soon, Feng Jiu started feeling sleepy and yawned a few times.

"Are you tired, Jiu-er? You should go to bed if you're feeling sleepy as I know you have work tomorrow."

"I guess so... Are you sure you'll be okay sleeping out here? If it's too cold, just wake me up, and I can get you another blanket." Feng Jiu tiredly asked.

"No, I'm not okay! I want to sleep in your room! If I'm cold, I'll just hop onto your bed and hug you for warmth!" Dong Hua playfully replied.

"......."

Feng Jiu knew that she asked the wrong question, but she didn't know what to reply as she was too tired.