The saga continues...
Nostalgic Reminisce
Chapter 4
"Years ago when I was only 18, My father was always threatened from an organization in our town called Shizi organization ( *from the author* Difficult to pronounce if you don't understand Chinese. In English it means lion.)
He was threatened because from a great debt he owed. Ever since my mother died, business wasn't good. We decided to borrow some money but when finally earned enough to pay them...They wanted more and added a higher interest. My father owns a business but also teaches Kung fu. He taught my brother and me everything he knows. Since his teachings are very famous, this also resulted to such rivalry with the Shizi group. They were always competing with us but our style was always the best. The Shizi group can't take it anymore and planned to kill us all..." Mei-lin continued"...
Flashback years ago...
"Give us the money now that you owe us Huang and we will spare your family." Xiao Chou Said.
(*Author* in Chinese Xiao Chou means clown; buffoon. Hahahaha! )
"You liars, you set us up, you stole the money that we're supposed to pay!" Huang shouted.
"Fu chin, don't talk too loud, you're sick." Mei-lin said.
"Ha! So what are you going to do old man, fight against all of us, and all you've got are your two pathetic children!" Xiao chou shouted.
"Sishengzi!" Xing Ru shouted.
"Watch your mouth boy, you'll get it." Xiao Chou shouted.
"Gong!!!" Xiao Chou shouted.
"Oh no! There are too many to battle." Xing Ru said.
"Don't worry brother, we are better than them, we'll show them." Mei-lin said confidently.
"I can still fight you know!" Huang said.
The fight went on, Xiao Chou's men were all beaten up.
"We won't run without a fight!" Xing Ru said.
Xiao Chou was the only opponent standing.
"Give up and you will be spared!" Huang shouted.
"Never!" Xiao Chou shouted.
He Pulled out a gun and shot Huang on the head.
"Noooooo!" Mei-lin and Xing Ru shouted.
Blood was scattered everywhere.
"Fu chin! Fu chin!" They both shouted.
Xing Ru and Mei-lin rushed to their father's aid.
Xing Ru embraced his father. Huang was coughing a lot of blood now.
"Damn you!" Xing Ru shouted.
"Erzi... nu er... I'm so sorry my children...Wo ai ni..." Huang whispered.
Tears trickled from his eyes. After a while he closed them.
Mei-lin ang Xing Ru full with tears…
"Nooooooooo!!!" They both embraced their father so tightly.
"Cut the sweet moment because both of you will be joining him so soon." He said laughing and pointing the gun towards Mei-lin.
"(Walking towards Mei-lin), why don't you join me be one of my ladies and I will spare your life?" Xiao Chou asked.
"Leave my sister alone!" Xing Ru scooted towards her.
"Shi bu Kaikou!!!" Xiao Chou shouted and punched Xing Ru on the face using the gun.
"I would never go out with a pig!" Mei-lin shouted and spitted on his face.
Xiao Chou slapped her hard.
"Ugh!" Mei-lin shouted.
"Jie! Jie!" Xing Ru shouted.
"Get ready to die!" He shouted.
Mei-lin closed her eyes.
"Noooooo!" Xing Ru shouted.
Slash…
"What the? Hey what are you doing here?" Xiao Chou shouted.
A man hidden in the shadows.
"I don't seem to understand why you would want to kill them, and especially, hitting a young woman, after you had killed their father, what a merciless arrogant coward you are! In fact I maybe one. Hehehe" The man smiled deviously.
"What are you saying? Grrrrr! I'll kill you first! Huh!" Xiao Chou shouted.
To their amazement, the gun was split into half, sliced perfectly.
"Who are you?" Xiao chou asked in a trembling voice.
"Why should I tell you? Well maybe I should since you will have to die, If I'm not mistaken you killed one of my men didn't you?" The man asked.
"I don't know what you're talking about?" Xiao Chou said.
Trying to reach for a sword behind him. He got the sword and tried to slash the man in the hidden within the shadows. The man quickly dodged the attack and slashed Xiao Chou from his throat down to his chest. Blood spilled out from his chest. He was severely wounded.
"If you won't tell me the truth…Then I'll kill you!" The man said.
"Stop it! Please sir, spare his life let the police take care of him, I don't want to see anymore blood shed." Mei-lin pleaded though she could do nothing with the dying bastard.
The man's seriousness seems to be comforted by Mei-lin's plead.
Without wasting time Xiao Chou tried to slash the man again. The man was too quick and slashed Xiao Chou without any mercy. The man stepped out from the darkness.
"My name is Yukishiro Enishi.
"Yukishiro Enishi! Not you, what bad luck..." Xiao Chou said.
Those were his last words before he passed away.
Mei-lin looked away from the gruesome sight. Xing Ru embraced her. Enishi looked at them.
"Are you all alright?" He asked.
Mei-lin stood up to see the face of the man who saved their lives. He was a tall young man, with a serious but gentle face. He had strange grayish white hair color. He looked as if he was only 18 years of age (actually 19 at that time). On his hand was a very long sword. It seemed like a Japanese sword but the hilt was of Chinese style.
"Thank you for saving us kind sir." Mei-lin said. Bowing her head.
"We are most grateful and in return we would do anything to repay such kindness."
Both of them were bowing their heads down.
"I don't need any payment, Have you a place to stay?" Enishi asked.
"We have nowhere else to go, our home had been burned to ashes." Mei-lin replied.
"Then both of you will be most welcome in my home." Enishi said.
"Sir?" Mei-lin said.
"It is a way of repaying your father."
"My father?"
"I welcome you and your brother to live with me." Enishi said.
"Xiexie!" Mei-lin replied. She knelt and bowed down.
Enishi knelt and reached for her hand. He pulled her up.
"Let us go now." He said smiling.
Back to the present...
"Years after we became such close friends. I worked real hard to make him happy. And he paid for my brother's Medical education abroad. Then one day he asked me to be his wife." Mei-lin continued her story…
The past...
Enishi finds Mei-Lin in the garden gazing at the bright and wonderful scenery
"Isn't fate ironic." He whispered to her closely from behind.
"What do you mean?" She turned around and faced him.
"You we're once living in the upperside of society. A woman such as you would never end up in such a filthy and dirty world. But here you are standing. Strong, persistent..."
Then she broke of his conversation.
"Well I wouldn't be here if it weren't for you." She replied with gratitude.
"Mei-lin there is something I want to tell you." Enishi faced her closely.
They were both in the garden. The plum blossoms are blooming, birds singing, air rustling together in harmony, and the sweet smell of the fragrant flowers of spring.
"Yes?" Mei-lin asked.
"It is already springtime. Three years have already passed ever since you came and made the flowers bloom." He paused for a moment catching his breath.
Enishi held both of her delicate hands. He looked at her gleaming amethyst eyes.
"Mei-lin I want to ask you something." He repeated.
"Tell me what?" She asked smiling.
"With your permission, I would like you to become my wife." Enishi asked with a gentle voice.
"Enishi san...I...I..." Mei-lin was speechless.
Tears trickled from her eyes. She embraced her hands around him.
"Wo ai ni Mei-lin!" Enishi responded.
Tears of joy fell from her eyes. Wind blew around them and there was silence…
Whoa! Alright breathe for a moment...Okay still want some more? Then head on guys cuz there's still more to come.
