DC- chapter 8

Zhan’s phone woke him up from his sleep. He turned to the wall ignoring the ringing phone, his eyes clouding again.

He’s yet to get over the drama from yesterday.

When the phone ceased ringing, he drew a deep ragging breath with his eyes closed tightly.

Then his door opened and he heard his mother’s footsteps approaching.

“Morning honey, no work today?”

She inquired, sitting down on the bed beside her mourning son.

Zhan shook his head still facing the wall.

“What’s wrong honey, you want us to talk about it?”

He shook his head again.

Her mother sighed heavily.

“You were so happy leaving this house yesterday only to come back sad and pale, you didn’t touch your food and ignored me throughout the night, what’s the problem sweety.”

“Nothing mother please, just mood swings”

His phone rang again, interrupting them, he rolled his eyes and picked it up from the bed where he had dropped it last night.

It was Haoxuan,

“Hello Haoxuan”

“I know you must be upset but before you kill me for calling you, I have good news Zhan”

Zhan’s eyes widened in excitement.

“What! Does he want me back?” he gasped out.

“I was surprised too, I went to talk to him about you, before I could finish he gave me a letter to give to you and said you can come back, I was so excited I had to call you to tell you.”

“You talked to that devil on my behalf Haoxuan, you’re the best.”

Haoxuan chuckled nervously.

“Don’t give me all the credit, you are hardworking. I guess he went through your files and found out how important you are to the company.”

“Bless you Haoxuan, thanks so much,” he replied, ignoring his statement.

“Oh dear, I have to go now, hope to see you soon”

He hung up.

“So what’s the good news?” his mother smiled after patiently waiting for the phone conversation to end.

“I am late for work” Zhan talked and jumped from his bed.

The doorbell rang.

No doubt who the visitor is.

Jiyang

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Entering the company, Zhan glanced at the glass door, still not satisfied with his makeup, he did think it was a bit too much but the ‘yasss queen’ Jiyang will always have his way.

He just wanted a foundation to cover up his dark circles and his pale look but…

He drew a deep breath, and made his way inside the company. He noticed some changes already, impressed by the new management.

As soon as the other colleagues saw him they froze and stared at him as if they saw a ghost.

His hands clenched tightly to his handbag, he took the courage to continue waking, he never imagined his presence could be that noticeable.

Ignoring the side gossips and mumbling from every side of the room.

He bit his lower lip nervously and then ghost-walked quietly to his desk. He was so nervous, he didn’t acknowledge Haoxuan who had waved the time he stepped in, he didn’t even see him.

Then suddenly he heard some colleagues laughing, he had no doubt who that was.

Jinli and her friends were probably gossiping about his failed date.

He sighed and started cleaning up his dusty locker.

“You are late” Haoxuan’s voice came.

Zhan looked and smiled lightly, he looked so relieved to see him, someone who won’t mock him.

“Haoxuan”

Haoxuan noticed his make-up, it was very easy to, because Zhan is a no makeup person.

“Let me guess Jiyang delayed you?” He inquired with a smirk.

Zhan nodded and glanced up towards the CEO office which was located at the first floor.

“Is he around?”

“Yes, he came with a helicopter today. I guess he must have some important place to go later” Haoxuan replied.

Zhan nodded at the information, then raising his head up, he saw a strange lady approaching them.

Haoxuan took his leave and went back to his section.

“Mr Zhan?

The lady asked.

“Yes?” Zhan managed to answer as his heart leaped nervously.

“The boss wants to speak with you”

The lady informed and walked back to the direction she came from.

Zhan’s tummy rumbled with fear, he panicked and glanced at Haoxuan, who gave him a reassuring smile, which made him less tense.

He prayed silently and stepped out of his section.

He took the escalator and went up to the first floor, and strolled across the corridor to his door.

Swallowing hard, he knocked and entered.

Zhan saw him standing and staring out of the window, dressed in white suit, he looked like his idea of a fallen angel, his height and body proportion were perfect, that angels have his kind of heart, maybe that’s why he’s a fallen one, Zhan judged.

“You sent it to me sir”

Yibo’s head lifted at the sound of the attractive musical voice.

He turned around and his dark eyes stabbed Zhan, cold as ice cubes.

This time he had a good look at this boy, the only difference between him and the one who slapped him was his makeup.

Yibo thought Zhan was putting it on to hide his black circles from crying too much because of the previous night.

He also noticed Zhan possessed the most attractive eyes, electrifying and slightly tilted at the corners and mole under his lips.

He never looked at others this long to notice all these features.

He cursed softly to himself, hating to have a slight admiration for this person, but yet why did he call him back for, why did he call him in his office?

It wasn’t so easy and no matter how he tried, he can’t ignore the fact that he is his Bunny.

He nodded, avoiding eye contact and pointed at the table, the other hand tucked in his pocket with a smoking cigar clenched in-between his teeth.

“That is for you”

He looked unusually calm to Zhan, his deep voice made Zhan tummy rumble with nervousness, his voice could be said to be the most attractive Zhan ever heard, too attractive and seductively dangerous too.

He is his CEO! Zhan blinked and waved off the stupid imaginations.

He stepped forward reluctantly and took the envelope.

His heart hammering against his chest bones, he wondered if he called him back to double fire him in order to get back at him.

No he did better kill him, Zhan cried in his mind.

Yibo noticed him panicking as he took the envelope from his desk.

“You have been promoted.”

Zhan big eyes lit up in surprise.

“Wha… What”.

He gasped in disbelief and went through the letter.

He never saw it coming, he had worked for years requesting for this promotion, hoping and praying but was told he isn’t the standard fit for it then why now, why him, someone who he despised, who told him he isn’t worth anything in this company, yet someone who he has never worked for. How stupid he was to judge him back then.

Tears clouding his eyes, he gasped out loudly then dashed and circled his arm around him, crying his eyes

Yibo felt his breath cut off his throat the moment Zhan body touched his..

Startled to be hugged for the first time ever, Yibo stood rigid in the embrace, his arms stiffed by the sides as Zhan continued to sob into his broad chest.

Yibo knew one more minute with him, he did find himself wrapping his hands around him.

God he did never feel the need to hold other so close, he hated that Zhan is gradually getting into his head, no Zhan is all in his head and now he had to stop him from getting into his heart too, which seems impossible.

He rolled his eyes irritably then cleared his throat intentionally but Zhan seemed not to have gotten enough of him, Zhan continued sobbing into his chest as if he was his emotional support pillow.

Yibo lips twitched with grimace, he had to pull Zhan face out like a kid.

“What do you think you are doing”

He arched his brow and looked down at him, his jawline more defined.

Zhan sobbed then the first thing he saw was the mess on his suit, his eyes widened.

“I am so sorry sir, I didn’t mean to…”

He panicked, unable to look up.

“The first coffee, now make up, are you always this careless? Why did I ever get you back into the company.”

“My apologies sir.” Zhan replied tartly.

“You may have con Haoxuan into convincing me that you are good for the job.”

Zhan looked shocked at his statement.

“What… I didn’t con anyone sir.”

“So then I will assume you’re sleeping with him because I can’t think of any other reason why he had the guts to come to the office requesting you back.”

It was all out of content for Yibo, all he wanted was to find out the relationship between the two, he don’t know why, but it never get off his mind after he saw him back then at the restaurant and then he had to come to him and talk about a person who slapped him, there must be something going on between this two, but the look on Zhan’s face after his statement said it all.

Zhan would have slapped him again if not for the promotion letter in his hand.

“With all due respect sir, I am not a whore!”

Zhan snapped angrily then he paused, lowered his gaze and added quietly.

“I don’t sleep with men for a favor, it’s an insult to me sir, I and Haoxuan are nothing but good friends.”

Yibo eyebrow twitched at that reply. Somehow he felt relieved to hear Zhan refer to him as just a friend.

“I guess I gave you too much credit then, there’s nothing sexually attractive about you anyway.”

He started and folded his length on his office chair.

Zhan shook his head in disbelief at his cruel remarks fighting back the urge to throw that letter at him and put him to his place.

“Does hurting people’s feelings make you feel happy?” he questioned with a slight grimace.

Yibo glanced at him beneath lowers eyelids.

“I am never happy, do I look like a clown?” he sneered.

“No, because clowns have hearts.” Zhan bluntly replied.

Yibo stood there unable to say another word, he did not give a damn about what anyone says or feels about his personality, but now hearing this from him gets like a spear straight into his heart that’s if he actually owns one.

His jaw clenched but yet he showed no sign of anger or emotion.

“You know I can fire you right away.”

“What are you now, heartless fireman?” Zhan murmured.

Seeing that he was about to blow hot, Zhan decided to surrender.

“I will be leaving, thanks for the promotion once again sir.” he said slowly and left the office.

Praying he won’t call him back, outside the office Zhan exhaled deeply.

God what was I thinking, talking back at him like that, oh Xiao Zhan you will get yourself in a big mess one-day.

Trying not to let his statement get onto him, Zhan quickly put on a smile and rushed towards Haoxuan’s desk.

“I’ve been promoted.”

“What? no way!”

Haoxuan shouted, he did it on a purpose, tired of hearing gossip and backbiting from the other colleagues.

Zhan did a tik tok dance move, creating a scene.

“So what position?” Haoxuan stated after he was sure they had everyone’s attention.

“Huh?” Zhan replied absent-mindedly.

“What promotion did he give you?” He repeated breaking it down, but still Zhan looked lost, his smile suddenly disappeared.

“I will be right back.”

He quickly collected the letter from him and rushed back running in the escalator, almost breaking a tooth.

Haoxuan watched and shook his head in amusement.

Getting to the door, Zhan crossed his fingers and thumbed the button then opened the door.

Yibo’s eyes lighted as though they were excited to see him again, then narrowed, his long lashes and dark thick brows were something Zhan envied, why would a man like him be created with such incredible features and here I am looked like a potato.

Snapping out from his thoughts, Zhan lowered his voice.

“Sorry Sir, but it didn’t state what my promotion was in the letter.”

Yibo stumped off the smoked out cigar off his finger and looked at him with an expression that embarrassed Zhan.

Zhan in turn found himself worried about him smoking all the time, he had the thing of worrying over things that shouldn’t bother him.

“Why did you leave without finding out then, I thought you were smart.”

“I thought so too”

Zhan replied, pouting annoyed at how he embarrassed then he heard something like a soft chuckle.

He looked at him searchingly and found him almost smiling, not smiling but looked like he wanted to but didn’t know how.

“Personal Assistant.”

“Personal assistant?”

Zhan repeated with his accent as though he had no idea what that meant.

Yibo studied Zhan reaction, trying to think about his decision. Yes he wanted this, Bunny may not be suitable for the job, but he wanted to keep an eye on him, basically not for any particular reason but….

“Get ready, we have some work to do.”

He stood up towering over him, his height intimidating him.

“Now?”

Zhan wailed, no one told him this is going to be a lot of work.

Then he saw him unbuttoning his stained suit.

He tried not to look but those muscles were calling him directly, Yibo had such a physique that can make any person’s ovaries beg to be fertilized.

Zhan swallowed uneasily, Yibo noticed and eyed him.

Yibo had never appreciated his looks, even though he had many girls and boys dying to date, he thought it was in fact the reason he was abused at a young age but he did enjoy Zhan’s thirsty glance.

“You can look the other way if you feel uncomfortable.”

“No I am not uncomfortable at all.” Zhan replied awkwardly stealing glances.

Yeah right he must have seen lots of naked men in his past relationships, Yibo thought, suddenly feeling hatred towards this unknown and yet to be identified man.

Snap out of it man, he cautioned himself.

He pulled off the suit off his hands and started unbuttoning the shirt.

Zhan felt a chill down his lower body when Yibo pulled his shirt off revealing an unreal god-like body designed with lots of marks, that made him wonder how Yibo got such being a spoilt brat.

It looked so painful, yet tempting Zhan to touch and feel them with his fingers.

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