Stepping into the store of De L'amour, Yue Ling was truly amaze by everything. The walls were white and black with floral pattern tiles. The lighting inside was dimly lit with soft relaxing music in the background.
Looking at the furnitures set up inside, she felt very impress with that assistant of her's. If she wasn't a customer shopping, she would trace her hand on the glossy counter tops. It was a way of her showing how much she adores something.
Watching his wife's every move, Lu Tian clears his throat to not laugh. He knows how happy she is right now, but he cannot blow his cover.
"Hello, welcome to De L'amour, can I assist you with anything?"
A woman's voice suddenly interrupts the couple. Lu Tian did not move from his position and his eyes remained on his wife, while Yue Ling turn to look at the person.
It was a female worker dressed very stylish. Her hair was tied in a high pony tail making her off the shoulder blouse look stunning.
Yue Ling smiles and greets the woman in return.
"Thank you, but we are just browsing for now."
The woman looked at Yue Ling and sized her up. She felt that she has seen the breath taking woman in front of her somewhere, but she couldnt remember from where. The man beside her also looked familiar, but....
When she heard Yue Ling's words, all thoughts disappeared and she sneer inside. From the way Yue Ling was dressed, how dare such a shabby woman come into an exquisite store like De L'amour. If Yue Ling only wanted to window shop, she should go somewhere else.
However, she can't say that aloud, it will ruin their store's reputation.
She looks at Yue Ling with disgust and without replying another word, she gives the cold shoulder and turns to leave with her chin held high. It was as if her thoughts were written all over her face.
Seeing this, Yue Ling arch a brow at the woman's back. To be treated this way, did she care? Of course not, but would she want a person like this working in one of her stores? Of course not!
She will definitely have a talk with the 'manager'.
Ignoring the worker's attitude right away, she turns around and continues on with her 'browsing'.
From beside her, Lu Tian arch a brow at his wife. He is really impress that she did not latch out at the woman. If it was him, he would of made sure the person meets King Yama.
Then again, who is he to judge or make decisions for his wife. He decides to just quietly follow his wife's steps and watch her from behind.
Seeing her figure from behind, he sighed inside. He loves it when she is walking in front of him. It made him feel like her personal bodyguard. Wherever she goes, he will follow, so no mishap will come to her.
As Yue Ling walked pass each fixtures, she comes across a row of dresses and she couldn't help but brush her hand against them.
These dresses were from her Spring Summer Collection. She had made sure each dress were well designed and made. Pretty soon, these dresses will be changed to her Fall Winter Collection.
Coming to the end of the dress section, Yue Ling finally remembers something and turns around to Lu Tian. Looking at him, she tilt her head confusedly.
"Tian, why are we here, again?"
Lu Tian was caught by surprised, but he steadied himself. He looks away and pretends to scan the room, then he clears his throat.
"I need help finding two gifts."
"Two gifts?"
Yue Ling eyes lit up hearing his words. She loves shopping for others, especially when it comes to finding gifts.
"What kind of gifts are you looking for? Also, who is it for?"
As she finish her words, she felt a little weird. By asking who it is for, she might of sounded like a jealous wife. Looking at Lu Tian, she waves her hand at him gesturing him no.
"It's not what you think, I was just asking so I can help you pick out the gifts."
"...."
Lu Tian stare at his wife and he didnt know whether to laugh or cry. Thinking of her question, he pout his lip to think. One gift is for the old general and the other gift is for his wife.... How is he suppose to have her pick out her own gift without her knowing?
Thinking hard, an excuse pops up in his mind. He'll be honest with one and lie about the other one.
"One gift is for my girl cousin and the other one is for an elder."
Hearing this, Yue Ling narrow her eyes and cross her arms over her chest. Girl cousin? Would this girl cousin have the same personality as Lu Tian?
However, a gift for an elder?
Yue Ling looks around the store and she could only frown. If it's gifting an elder a gift, why come here? Her store isn't the right place to buy the perfect gift an elder at all.
"What's wrong?"
Lu Tian speaks when he sees the frown on his wife. He lift a hand and his thumb smooths out the three lines between her brows.
Feeling his small gesture, Yue Ling felt her heart warm up a thousand times. She holds his hand and moves it down. Smiling to him, she shakes her head.
"How about we pick a gift here for your cousin and the gift for your elder somewhere else?"
At her words, Lu Tian was the one to frown this time. However, he didnt think much of anything. Whatever his wife says goes. Not retorting back to her suggestion, he nods his head like an obedient husband.
"Mm."
Coming to a decision, the couple then start their little tour around the shop together to find a gift for Lu Tian's 'cousin'.
Of course, if Yue Ling knew that this 'cousin' was her, how would she react.
Soon, the couple stopped in front of a glass showcase. Inside the showcase were sets of jewelries glistening with diamond.
Yue Ling smiled like a little kid when she saw the jewelries inside. When she started her fashion line, she didn't think to design any jewelries, however, Lee Hana was a diamond expert and owned her own diamond line, so they collaborated together.
Staring at the different pieces or jewelries inside the showcase, Yue Ling really misses Hana. She misses everyone back in City Z a lot....
"What's wrong?"
Lu Tian asks his wife. He looks at the showcase and then to his wife. From the way her expression was written on her face, he could tell that these jewelries must have a sentimental meaning to her.
Hearing Lu Tian's question, Yue Ling shook her head. She smiles to the man to assure him that she is okay and points to a necklace.
"What do you think of this one?"
Following her finger, Lu Tian's eyes land on a glistening diamond necklace. Seeing how the necklace looked, he arch a brow.
"Are you sure?"
The necklace Yue Ling pointed to was very simple. Like very very very simple. It had a thin sterling silver chain and a small 18k diamond pendant.
Usually women would want some extravagant and eye catching, but....
"It's simple, but elegant."
Yue Ling smiles at the necklace. She remembered when her and Hana picked out the design for this necklace. It was simple, but only a true diamond expert would know that the simple diamond pendant is worth millions. Not only that, it is also a one of a kind necklace.
When the necklace was finished, the name given to this piece was called 'Balance'. The meaning behind it is stability of one's mind.
Remembering Hana, a faint sigh escaped her lips. She should really call Hana and give the news of her pregnancy.... Whether everyone back in City Z wishes her happiness or not, she is fine, because she is truly happy.
Mistaking the faint sigh as a sad feeling from his wife, Lu Tian wraps his arms around her shoulder. He leans in and plant a soft kiss her on the temple.
"Do you want it?"
"....."