Early in the morning before people even awake from their nights slumber, the lights inside Jade Condos penthouse 1503 is the only one on.
Inside the penthouse, Yue Ling sat on the king size bed with the blanket half covering her. She sighs every two seconds while supporting her chin with one hand.
Laying at the foot of the bed is the white fluff ball who is fully awake as well.
Both human and pet stares at the cold man living with them. Unlike the both of them, he is leisurely walking in and out of the room.
Yue Ling stares at the neatly folded shirts in his hand and she lets out a long sigh.
When Lu Tian arrived home after meeting with Xu Long, he told her that he has to go to City Z for a meeting early in the morning. She didn't ask what kind of meeting it is because she is not a noisy person. Also, he is a businessman, so it's only natural for one to go for work.
At first, she didn't think much of it, but seeing him pack his things now, she can't help but already miss him.
Thinking of how much she is going to miss him, she changes the hand her chin is resting on to the other and her sighs continue.
Lu Tian place the last set of clothes he is bringing inside his luggage bag and hears his wife sigh loudly.
The corners of his lip twitch upwards, but he quickly forces back the urge to laugh and close the suitcase.
Turning his head to look at his wife, a faint smile curl on his lip.
"Miss me already? I'll be back for the fashion show."
Bending over, he held her chin up and kiss her on the lips.
"....."
Yue Ling is quickly taken by surprise and her eyes shot wide open.
She isn't the only one as Inu who had been minding his own business sees this shameless act and he covers his eyes with one paw.
Lu Tian pays no attention to his shamelessness and his lip captures her red lips again, however this time, he uses a little more strength.
He really does not want to be apart from her, but he must think about their future.
Reluctantly, he pulls away and press his forehead against hers. He closes his eyes and whisper.
"Be good, okay?"
Yue Ling's cheeks are as red as a tomoto, but she quickly calms her beating heart and pout her lip hearing his words. She wanted to say something but decides not to, instead, she nods her head obediently like a child.
Moving away from her, Lu Tian takes the handle of his luggage bag and smiles at her.
"Walk me out?"
Yue Ling smiles back with a nod. Moving the blanket off her, she gets out of bed and holds Lu Tian's hand.
Seeing her do this, Lu Tian is taken by back surprise. He arch a brow and chuckles. Normally, he is the one who takes the first step to hold her hand. However…
He looks down at her small jade like hand that is barely wrap around his and a feeling he cannot explain dawn on him. He doesn't want to go to City Z anymore. If he can, he wants to spend every minute of his day with her.
Seeing the look on his face, Yue Ling got a sense of what he is thinking. She takes a step forward and pulls him with her out of the room as Inu quickly follows after.
With her leading the way, she raises her chin and heads for the front door like a mother forcing her son to go to school.
"It's only a few days. I won't miss you one bit."
Hearing her say this, Lu Tian's eyes darken and he abruptly stops. Due to his sudden movement, Yue Ling is quickly pull back.
"Ah!"
She bumps into his hard chest and realizing what she had said, she felt like someone had splash ice cold water on her.
Forcing out a sarcastic laugh, she robotically turn her head to face the man standing behind her.
When she met his dark and gloomy expression, she grins widely at him with her teeth.
"Heh. Tian, I was just kidding."
She avert her eyes from his dark ones and touch his black tie.
"I'll listen to you and be good. Okay? Okay. Make sure you eat three meals a day and take care of yourself. If you are feeling sick, make sure you go straight to the hospital. Okay? Okay."
Lu Tian's eyes stare down at her and he does not say a word. However, seeing how cute his wife can be, he could only sigh inside.
She is the only person he can never be angry with.
Moving his hand away from the luggage handle, he wraps both his arms around his wife and pulls her into an embrace.
His head lower and rest on her shoulder as he inhales her unique scent that he loves so much. He tighten his arms around her as if kneading her into one with him.
He is a ruthless man who does not blink an eye when seeing someone grusomely killed. He was such a man who didn't believe and understand love, but once he met her. Once she became imprinted in his life, he couldn't control his feelings and love her more and more.
Due to his love for her, he can't help but be paranoid about the unimaginable. Their hands are stained with blood, but because she is his wife, his enemies will use her to get to him.
Thinking of any harm coming to his wife and unborn child, he tightens his hold on her.
"Don't do anything reckless while I'm away. I'll call you when I arrive in City Z."
Hearing his words, Yue Ling smiles and wrap her arms around his waist. She gently pat his back like a mother bidding her daughter farewell on her wedding day.
"Tian, it's only a few days. I can take care of myself."
Saying this, she moves one hand and point to Inu who is sitting at the side. He is staring at Lu Tian, but his expression is as if saying, 'Peasant, hurry up and leave so I can spend time with my favorite human.'
Lu Tian's eyes remain on his beautiful wife and the feeling inside him becomes even more chaotic.
Since he knows about Chu Li Xiang's plan, he can't help but worry about her safety.
He didn't tell her about his real purpose going to City Z, because he does not want to disturb her time off before the fashion show.
Knowing that the fashion show is very important to his wife, he doesn't want her to worry. She is in the most critical time of pregnancy and he wants her to be able to enjoy a little break from the world.
As he continue to gaze at her, he debates if he should tell her. Yet, in the end, he decides not to tell her.
Turning his gaze away from his wife, he looks at Inu.
Both the human and pet meet each other's dark gazes before Lu Tian looks back at his wife.
"Can you grab me a coat from the closet?"
Oblivious to the secret glances between the two beings, Yue Ling remembers that around this time in City Z is colder now.
Without hesitation, she pulls away from Lu Tian and quickly walks back to the bedroom to get him a coat.
Following her every step, Lu Tian stares softly at her slender figure until she is no longer in his view.
He shifts his gaze to Inu and walk to the Samoyed.
Squatting down, he lifts his hand and pat Inu on the head. His palm touches the soft white fur and the soft look on his face turn serious.
"Inu, I'll be away for a few days. You can spend as much time as you want with my wife."
Inu feels Lu Tian's cold hand on his head, but he does not move away. Before, he didn't like the man, but after some time with him, he is starting to think that the evil peasant isn't so bad. However, he does not show it on his face, instead he acts like he does not care at all.
Seeing how Inu is acting stubborn, Lu Tian smiles a small smile. His opinion on the Samoyed is the same. As much as he doesn't want to admit, he has taken a liking to the little fella. He also find Inu a good dog.
He ruffles the fur on Inu's head and continue his words.
"I once asked you for a favor."
Saying this, he ruffles the fur on Inu's head again.
"I won't be here, so I need you to protect her and our child. Can you do that for me?"
Hearing his favor, Inu raise his head and his eyes meets Lu Tian's eyes. It was as if he understood the man and rub his head against Lu Tian's palm.
Getting an answer from Inu, Lu Tian scoffs a light chuckle and ruffles the little fella's fur but with a little strength.
In that moment, Yue Ling walks out of the room and when she saw Lu Tian and Inu together, she gasps in surprise.
Never did she ever thought that this day would happen. She saw it once, but to see it again, she has to say these two are very much alike.
Both are cold and thinks highly of themselves.
Both found each other a pain the moment they met.
She chuckles at the sight of them and walks over to the two figures.
"Here, I picked this coat, it's perfect for casual and business attire."
Lu Tian looks at the black wool coat in his wife's hand and he takes it from her as he stands up.
Putting the coat over one arm, he grabs the handle of his luggage bag and surprise her with another kiss.
Yue Ling's cheeks flush red and she blinks her eyes at the man who stole another kiss from her.
She puff her red cheeks until she looked like a chipmunk and pushes Lu Tian towards the front door.
"Okay, okay. Hurry up and go before you will miss your flight."
As he is being push away, Lu Tian let's out a laugh. He does not argue back but willingly allows her to force him out of the penthouse.
Like someone who is kicked out of the house, Lu Tian stands outside the door and stares at his wife who is waving him goodbye before closing the door.
Left standing outside of the door, Lu Tian smiles faintly recalling his wife's embarrass expression from his sudden kiss.
Turning away, he walks in the direction of the elevator. The doors slide open and he enters, in a calm motion, he takes his phone out and press a button.
The call rings twice before a voice answers from the other line.
["Boss."]
Standing inside the elevator, Lu Tian looks at the door to his and Yue Ling's penthouse. In that moment, as the elevator doors slowly close, the resoluteness in his ink eyes turn as dark as a black hole and he part his lip.
"Commence."