Chapter 3 - Reunion
A/N: Here we learn from Zhan's point of view how he feels about Yibo, the past, that day and the job interview when he sees Yibo again. So same day, just different view.
Even before his alarm clock rang, Zhan woke up. He was used to getting up early, but usually he never woke up before his alarm clock. That, he was sure, was only because he was so excited today. Even last night he could hardly fall asleep because he couldn't stop thinking about the job interview and what it would mean for him.
Zhan almost jumped out of bed, ran to his bathroom, took a shower and brushed his teeth for almost 5 minutes afterwards. He put on his new suit, styled his hair and looked closely at the "masterpiece" in the big mirror of his closet.
When Zhan went downstairs to the kitchen, his father was already sitting at the breakfast table and Zhan presented his work to him. His father clapped his hands and said proudly, "Oh yes, this is my beautiful son! I'm proud of you. You look great."
Flattered, Zhan smiled and replied, "Thanks Dad. I hope it will be worth it."
"I'm sure it will. You remember what we talked about don't you?"
"Mn. But do you really think this will work?"
"Of course. Because I'm sure no one has ever introduced themselves like that to a company. They're guaranteed to want to know why you don't want them to consider you for the job opening. And then when you tell them it was my idea and who I am, I'm sure they'll be shaking."
"Yes, but only because they don't know how loving you actually are."
"Only with you my son. Only with you."
"I'm really excited. I hope it all goes well."
"Zhan, believe me. I've done a lot of research. He's there."
"And what if he doesn't remember me?"
"How would he forget someone like you?"
"I don't know."
"Don't worry about it. I'm very sure he will remember you. And if he doesn't, then he's not worth your love."
"Dad! He's great believe me."
"How long have you liked him now?"
"Mhhh, I think it's around 9 or 10 years now. I bet he doesn't even remember us meeting before."
"The only way to find out is to face him."
"You're right dad."
"And Zhan, don't forget. If this really works out between you two, please always be careful. Don't forget what a special body you have and what can happen if you're not careful."
"I know dad. I won't forget."
"Good, what time are the interviews?"
"I'm supposed to be there at 1:30 pm. But I was told right away to expect a wait."
"I see. What are you going to do until then?"
"I want to go back to the cemetery and visit Mom. She told me to come by on her lunch break. She doesn't have time before then."
"Mn. They're barely making any progress with their restorations at the cemetery chapel. Your mom told me earlier before she left for work that it will probably take them a month longer than they planned."
"I know. They found another painting under this one. She said this painting had been painted over. And now they have to wait for the clients to decide whether to restore the existing painting or try to uncover that previous painting."
"I understand. But for now, let's have breakfast. My driver will be here soon to pick me up."
"Yes dad." Replied Zhan.
The two ate breakfast together and after a heartfelt hug, Zhan's father said goodbye and wished him good luck for the job interview. Immediately, Zhan was nervous again and that tingling in his stomach spread all over him again.
Zhan had been working towards this day for the past few weeks as well. He had prepared and planned everything perfectly. Now he could only hope that his plan would work. And that Wang Yibo would still remember him!
He had met Yibo for the first time when he was 13 years old. At that time, he was still living with his family in Chongqing and was visiting his uncle here during the summer vacations when he went to a youth club with his cousin Cheng and saw Yibo there for the first time and immediately fell in love with him.
Yibo was very popular among his friends and he was very sporty. They played basketball, soccer, volleyball or table tennis almost every day and Zhan watched them. At that time, Zhan was really impressed by Yibo and his athleticism. Especially because Zhan himself was very unathletic.
For days, Zhan had secretly watched him. But to simply approach Yibo once, he had been too shy. And when the vacation slowly came to an end and it was time to go home again, Zhan was quite wistful. Especially because he just couldn't manage to talk to Yibo and because he wouldn't be able to see him anymore.
To help Zhan out a little, his cousin Cheng came up with something. On the last rainy day of Zhan's stay in Beijing, they had all been in the youth club. The operators had held a small disco for the youngsters and just as Zhan was coming out of the toilets and Yibo was heading there, Cheng tripped him, causing Yibo to stumble.
Yibo tripped over Cheng's foot and right into Zhan's arms. They both fell to the ground and in the process a small kiss accidentally occurred. Zhan didn't even dare to breathe, he had been so nervous. Yibo stared at him for about 3 or 4 seconds and then shyly said, "Sorry, sorry. I, I stumbled. I didn't mean to-"
"It's okay." Replied Zhan softly.
And only when one of Yibo's friends came and laughed at the two lying on the ground did Yibo get up and hurry away. Zhan glared angrily at Cheng. For this was not how Zhan had imagined his first conversation with Yibo. For that had simply been embarrassing for him. Nevertheless, Zhan was also kind of grateful, because it resulted in his first kiss. Albeit unplanned and unwanted.
He had not seen Yibo after this posed accident, because he had to go back, as his parents wanted to return home with him. He missed Yibo even when they had just left. And all he had left of Yibo was a secretly made picture that he always carried with him from then on.
Five years ago, his parents moved here to Beijing. His father was appointed chief justice of the Federal Court and his mother worked as a freelance restorer anyway and could work from anywhere. Zhan, however, stayed in Chongqing to study. He had not forgotten Yibo by then and still carried his picture with him.
Then two years ago during the semester break, he came to Beijing to visit his parents. One evening he went to a club with Cheng and his older sister Yanli. Since he only knew the two of them and they were dancing with their partners, Zhan danced alone. He didn't mind and still had fun.
But then in the middle of a quiet ballad, someone came up to him and it only took one look from Zhan to recognize him. It was Yibo. And because Yibo immediately danced closely with him, Zhan assumed that Yibo might remember the boy from back in the youth club. He thought that maybe Yibo was also thinking about him and liked him, and that was why he was dancing with him like that.
It also didn't seem strange to Zhan when Yibo asked him his age. After all, the two of them didn't introduce each other back then. And when Yibo kissed him just like that, Zhan hadn't cared about anything else anyway. Because Yibo was his dream man and had been since then.
It was only after the two went to the hour hotel and slept with each other that Zhan realized that Yibo obviously didn't remember him after all. They didn't talk much, after all. But Zhan was sure, if Yibo would remember him, he would have mentioned it after all. And at that moment Zhan was a little embarrassed that he thought Yibo remembered him and was also in love with him and just as happy to see him again as Zhan was happy to see Yibo again.
Around 5 am, Zhan was still awake in bed next to Yibo. He remembered that he just left Cheng and Yanli behind. Besides, he didn't want his parents to notice that he was gone all night, since they always worry about him because of his special body. So he quickly got dressed, left a short note for Yibo, and left the hour hotel.
Taking a cab, Zhan then went home, annoyed that he left such a stupid message for Yibo instead of his cell phone number. However, he could not change that anymore.
When Zhan then arrived home to his parents, they were already awake and naturally worried. Zhan admitted to having slept with a man, but he immediately made it clear that they had used protection. His parents had been immediately relieved. Still, they reminded him that he should never forget that he has this gene defect that allows him to get pregnant.
Not that Zhan could somehow forget. He had known about it since he was 12 years old, when he had an accident and was thoroughly examined. At that time it turned out that he is one of very few who has a special gene defect and thus has the ability to become pregnant. From then on, many tests were done on him and he was sent from one doctor to another. They had taken so much blood from him that his arm almost looked like a pincushion. So it is not possible that Zhan forgets this.
That same day, Zhan had to go back to Chongqing and wondered if he would ever see Yibo again after leaving such a stupid message for Yibo. And did Yibo even like him now? Would he want to see Zhan again?
Zhan often talked to his parents back then about his feelings for Yibo after the two spent that one night together. And a few weeks ago, his father called him and told him he had found Wang Yibo and knew where he worked. And also that he learned that a personal assistant was being sought for Wang Yibo. Which was perfect, since Zhan was a personal assistant.
With consultation from his parents, Zhan quit his job in Chongqing and moved to Beijing to live with his parents. They filled out the application together and studied for the employment test together. Zhan's parents are always there for him and support him in everything. Even in getting closer to his dream man.
After Zhan passed the employment test, they thought about how Zhan could introduce himself at the interview and thus make him unforgettable. They then came up with the idea that Zhan should say he doesn't want this job and is only here because of his father.
When Zhan visited his mom at the cemetery chapel during lunch break, she also went over the plan with him again while they ate together. Afterwards, Zhan nervously made his way to the company and could only think that he would soon see Yibo again. And he wondered if Yibo would remember him this time.
The moment Zhan entered the conference room, he had realized that Yibo remembered. His look told him so. And as planned and rehearsed beforehand, Zhan pulled off the plan, actually arousing the interest of those present in the conference room. Yibo literally pierced him with glances.
And before the 5 minutes were over, he had already been promised the job. But because Zhan was not willing to wait another month to see Yibo again, he asked Mr. Wang, Yibo's father, if Yibo could show him around the company. "That way I'll already know where everything is and won't have to look for it when I start working here then." Explained Zhan, his question asking if Yibo could show him around.
"Well, if it's that important to you, then I'll allow it." Replied Mr. Wang.
Yibo nodded and walked over to Zhan. "Come on then." He said. They left the conference room and walked down the long hallway, past the waiting room, to the elevators. Yibo held his ID card up to the scanner from the elevator and shortly after the elevator doors opened.
They entered the elevator, where there was apparently no camera, as Zhan immediately noticed, and no sooner had the elevator doors closed than Yibo turned to Zhan, put his hands on Zhan's shoulders, and asked him, "Why did you just run away then? Couldn't you have at least left me your cell phone number? Do you know how long I hoped to see you again?"
Zhan was completely speechless. He had not expected such a reaction. He wished it, but he never thought it could really happen. "I'm, I'm sorry. I was annoyed by it afterwards too." Zhan finally replied.
"And now? You're not going to run away again now, are you?"
"I don't think so."
"You don't think so? Zhan, I'm going to tell you something. I'm not allowing you to run away again. I've waited long enough to finally see you again. Now I won't let you leave."
"But you..."
"Zhan, I know it won't be easy. Especially because of my family. But, can you please finally give me the chance you denied me two years ago?"
"I didn't deny it to you. I just had to go back and..."
"Zhan?"
"Yes?"
"Can I kiss you?"
"Now? Here?"
"Yes."
"Um..."
"Please Zhan."
"Alright." Replied Zhan. He was so nervous that he could hardly think.
Yibo put both hands on Zhan's cheeks and kissed him. And Zhan felt the longing and passion in that kiss. But, what did Yibo mean that it would not be easy because of his family?
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