Chapter 21
"Dinner is ready to be served, madam," Butler Ching quietly came upon his mistress to inform her that. Nodding her head to him, she then called out to her friends, "Hey you guys, lets head to the dining room. Dinner is ready."
Dao Ming Si then went to his wife's side with the intention of helping her up from the couch, almost as if he was afraid that she could break if not handled properly. She just brushed his hands off and got up briskly. Seeing his concerned face, she then put her hand on his while quietly whispering, "I'm fine ok… I can still move about on my own. Don't worry…" She smiled to him and placed another hand on his face, giving it a gentle caress.
All said and done, she does appreciate his actions. How he is so caring and protective, especially now that she is with child. She can't help but feel a bit too coddled at times with his all conduct and concerns.
Lei could see how natural two of his best friends were around each other. Although they still had that spark of youthfulness in them, they have each grown towards each other in a mature and adult manner. They looked so happy and contented. He could not be anything but happy for them. After what they had been through to just be together, they deserved it more than anyone else.
Slowly all of them proceeded to dinner. Each with their respective partners. Seeing that he was seated next to Xiao You, Lei offered his arm to her and gave her a small smile. She had a special spark in her eyes as she accepted his gesture and gave his arm a squeeze then proceeded to follow the rest of the gang into the other room.
He was watching all this from his position by the windows. Observing and watching and…. admiring. She looks different now. No more the little girl that she was many years ago. She's grown up. More mature in a way but yet still looking young and fresh and gorgeous…. He was the last to leave the family hall. He followed behind and just continued watching…
"She looks great," he thought to himself, then "who am I kidding… she looks magnificent!" Xiao You was just a few feet in front him, holding on to Lei's arm. His glance started from her hair, her long beautiful and shiny hair. Then on to her body that was clothed in a simple and sweet yet elegant sleeveless dress that had small flower prints on a white background. It was an empire waistline dress with a ribbon in the front. It made her look so sweet and fresh, especially with her mannerisms in the company of her old friends that could not be able to hide under her usual calm, collected and controlled conduct that she usually portrays to the outside world.