Mei Xiang's silent witness (sequel to Diary of Mei Xiang)

by Shadowdapple

Mei Xiang has been kidnapped from her family the night she turned sixteen. Now separated from her family, she has to live with the overpowering grief from Chun Hua's death alone. Or will she? A certain soul awaits for her in the shadows. He can make her feel whole again. Come follow Mei Xiang through another journey into adulthood. Life hurts. rated K for safety.

29. April 8th: Happy Birthday Uncle Mantis

April 8th: Happy Birthday Uncle Mantis

Dear Diary,

Today is Shushu Mantis's birthday. It is raining really hard right now. I remember when it rained while I was with Naoko. We would all be huddled in our tents. Naoko and I would be snuggled together with Nainai running in and out to make sure everyone was alright. I would be writing in you and he would be peering over my shoulder to see what I was writing. I miss those days. Now I have everyone in the caravan trying to see what I am writing. I don't feel the warmth when they do it. It is as if a stranger is staring at me. Naoko made me feel safe when he did it. I even taught him to read and write when we were together.

I wish that Shushu Mantis was here with me. He would understand that I want my privacy. Having four pairs of eyes staring at you is uncomfortable and I know that he would be able to fix that. I really miss him. Hopefully he won't be asking too many questions when I get back. He isn't like that but who knows. Two years is a long time and people change. I know I did.