Please, Love Me Again

Chapter 78: Give Up?

Xander froze for a few seconds and then turned around, cold. "What are you trying to say?"

"Enough talking to me with that disguised gender of yours." Chen Lei said. "There's only two of us. You don't have to pretend."

"Go back to the real topic." Geneva said emotionlessly. "What do you mean just now?"

Chen Lei wasted several seconds to observe the woman who disguised herself as Xander. He slightly tilted his head, and drew an intimidating smile on his lips. "You know what I mean."

"President Chen, if this is your way to stop me from leaving you here, then don't waste your time. No matter what you are going to say, it won't work." Geneva sighed, looking tired to argue with the man. "President Chen, you saved my life and I am not an ungrateful person. So I won't argue with you. But please, stop doing things that only pushes me away from you. Since you abandoned me, then don't think of getting me back. I am not an object that you are going to throw away when you get tired of using it and you are going to pick it up again when you feel you are needing it. President Chen, let's end things here. I will continue my life, you continue your life. Let's live separately. I really don't want to see you anymore. I mean it."

Chen Lei stared at the woman, hands balled on his sides. His jaws moved and he looked away, giggling.

"You're giggling again. Did I say something funny?"

"What a joke. What a joke." Chen Lei said in between his laughter.

Geneva frowned looking at Chen Lei. The way the man laughed was sarcastic and mysterious, but Geneva had no time to stay in that room any further. Though curious of what he was thinking while he laughed, Geneva turned his back at him and left the room.

Chen Lei didn't stop even if Geneva was already gone. He was giggling and ended up crying while laughing. "What a joke. I am such a joke. I left you? Not thinking of getting you back? How absurd!... Chen Lei oh Chen Lei, you are pathetic."

The door opened. Then Arthur and Luther rushed inside the room, chasing after their breaths.

Chen Lei did not rush to wipe his tears. When he wiped those tears, Athur and Luther saw it clearly.

Arthur and Luther exchanged glances at each other and sprinted over.

-"What's wrong?"

-"Boss, why are you crying? Did that unknown man make you cry?"

Arthur and Luther asked simultaneously.

"Ridiculous!" Arthur warned Luther with a glare. "Who is your boss? How could he cry over that person? He does not even cry when he encounters danger. How can he cry over a man? Are you telling your boss you are a weak man?"

"No, of course." Luther replied immediately. "I don't believe that there is such a person who can make my boss cry. My boss is the toughest man in this world. But, … hmmp, he better not. Who knows what spell he cast on the boss?"

"You believed such crap?" Arthur rolled his eyes at him. Then I looked at Chen Lei. "What exactly happened?"

Chen Lei slowly laid on his back and pillows on his uninjured arm. "You guys, don't think too much. Nothing happened here. That Xander only said something so humorous to me so I can't help myself but giggle terribly until my eyes teared-up."

"So that's what happened." Luther pouted. "What a great man, huh."

Arthur stared at Chen Lei indifferently. Mind thinking something, "So it's hurt? If you made things clear earlier and explained things clearly, this won't happen anymore."

"What kind of look is that?" Chen Lei asked, noticing the odd silence of Arthur.

"Nothing."

Chen Lei snorted coldly. "Arthur, I know what you are thinking. Don't pretend in front of me."

Silence occurred in the room.

Chen Lei spoke after several seconds, referring to Luther but not looking at him. "Luther, you have done enough today. Go back and rest with your brothers. I have something to discuss with Arthur for a while."

Luther nodded. "Alright boss. But you have to get well so soon… then I'm leaving."

Silence occurred in the room once more until Luther left the room. A minute later the latter left, Arthur looked at Chen Lei meaningfully.

"Arthur, tell me, is it really my fault? Do I have no right to hate her? Do I have no right of torturing her? Why? Why is it? Everytime I wish to hurt her, I'm hurting myself in the end. Is God punishing me because I have never been a human?"

Arthur looked at the window. He took a deep breath before answering the man. "Chen Lei, you've never been a bad person in my eyes. What happened to the both of you is not your fault alone. Really. But,,, your way of solving the problem between you two is wrong. Even if your reason is right, even if what you discovered before is right, she chose to be with you. I think it was already enough. But what you did to her before is cruel. It was too heavy for her. You just dumped her and let her accept another blow. You agreed to that engagement you have never wished to happen with that princess. Even if I was her, I would hate you… Geneva is not a weak woman. Yes. She looks so vulnerable but she is actually tough at heart. The more you hurt her, the more she becomes strong and cold to you. The worst outcome, she will hate you more and more. I don't know what she told you earlier, but I agreed to everything she said. She is not wrong. You better give up on her."

"Give up?" Chen Lei laughed bitterly. "How do you think I am going to give up? Despite what she did to me, despite the long years that passed, I still love her. Am I wrong? Do I have to suffer just because I love her so much?"

Arthur shook his head. "I don't know. I can't answer that. I have never been in a romantic relationship so I can advise you when it comes to that."

Chen Lei turned over on his side and closed his eyes. "Arthur, I'm tired. I want to sleep. Give me time alone."

"Alright. Rest well." Arthur quickly left the room after that.

…

Next day after.

In the office.

"Are you sure you want to start working today?" Xander asked Alyssa. His expression was stern and cold.

Alyssa kept his head low, hands fiddling on his dress. "Yes Brother Xander."

"Are you sure? Can you guarantee me that no similar incident will happen again?... Miss Curtis, raise your head."

Alyssa slowly raised her head, but she refused to look at her manager's eyes. "Brother Xander, I know I was wrong the last time. I already reflect on myself. I promise, I won't do the same thing ever again."

"Fine then. Go to your work now."

"Yes." Alyssa nodded and left.

Xander resumed his work on the computer. Only a minute passed when Xindy rushed to his office.

"Brother Xander! Brother Xander! You have a parcel!" Xindy shouted, attracting the attention of the artists inside.

Xander raised his head and looked at the door, greeting Xindy a cold stare. "What are you fretting about? Did a p*****t chase after you?"

Xindy tapped her heart, chasing after her breath. "Brother Xander, don't make fun of me. I am here just to inform you of something."

"What is it?" A faint crease formed on his forehead.

"You have— wait. Let me take some air first. I'm exhausted."

"Breathe normally."

"Brother Xander, your girlfriend is awesome. You are so lucky. She is so passionate towards you." Xindy reported excitedly. "Brother Xander, you are also great. You found such an amazing woman. I can't wait to meet her anymore. Brother Xander, when will you introduce her to us?"

Xander's eyes narrowed. "My girlfriend?"

"Yes."

"What did she do?"

"My God, I bumped into a delivery boy. He said he is sending something over to you." Xindy wiggled excitedly. "I am so thrilled. I am sure you will be touched when you see it."

"What is it?"

Xindy pursed her lips, refusing to speak.

"Tell me."

Xindy shook his head. "I can't tell you. You will know that later. If I told you now, wouldn't that be a surprise anymore?"

"Surprise?" Xander laughed at himself, mumbling something that only himself could hear, "What kind of surprise is that? I am a woman? Where could I get a girlfriend that would send me such a surprise? And what kind of surprise is that? Auhh, troublesome."

Xindy leaned closer, pouting. "Brother Xander, what's the problem? Why did you keep mumbling by yourself?"

Xander ignored the assistant's inquiry and asked something else instead. "Where is that delivery boy right now?"

"He is outside. Waiting for your words. The guard won't allow him to enter if you don't say a word."

"Then ask him to leave."

"Huh? Why?"

"Just do what I say."

Commotions suddenly happened outside the office. In the hallway, excited screams echoed in the area as well as words of envy from every artist.

"Wow, what an exquisite parcel! I'm envious. I wish my boyfriend could send me like that."

"Come on, even if we have a boyfriend, he can't afford such a gift. That man is surely filthy rich."

"That is for sure. Otherwise, how can he afford to buy such gifts?"

"How envious!"

"Hey, boy, for whom are you sending that huge gift?"

"For Mr Xander Villaruel." The delivery boy replied.

"What? No way? My sweetheart Xander has a lover and even seeing him is such an extravagant gift? What kind of woman caught his heart? I can't believe this!"

"We have no chance now. His lover is amazing."

"Who said we don't have a chance? In fact we have a big chance."

"What do you mean?"

"He is not actually cold. Since he has a lover, that only means that he is interested in love. We still have a chance."

"That's right."

On the other hand, back to the inside of the office, Xindy pulled Xander out of the office. "Hurry, Brother Xander. Let's fetch your gift over."

"What are you hurrying about?" Xander said. "If you want it so much, you can have it."

"Really?" Xindy halted on her steps and pondered for it. "Brother Xander, you know I really wish to receive such a gift from a man, but... it's not for me. So, no way. I can't accept it on behalf of you. I can't steal it from you. It's from your girlfriend. I can't have them."

"I am giving it to you. So, you don't have to feel sorry. Okay?"

"No way means no way." Xindy shook his head and gripped the man's arm even tighter. "Brother Xander, don't be mean. It's from your girlfriend. It's fine if you don't appreciate her effort. But you can't just give it to someone else. I am a woman. If I were her, I would be hurt. I will think you don't love me. So, even if you are not the romantic type of man, you can't reject a girlfriend's gift. Let's go.x

"I don't want to go." Xander rubbed his temples and walked lazily. "What a headache."

Xindy ignored Xander's rejection to accept the gift and came out of the door excitedly. She raised her hand and waved at the delivery boy loudly, shouting, "Hey, sir, Brother Xander is here!"

The delivery boy smiled and came over. He slightly bowed to send his simple thanks to Xindy and entertained Xander who just leaned on the door frame, looking absolutely uninterested with the gift. "Excuse me sir. Are you Mr Xander Villaruel? You have a parcel."

Xander only stared at the gift. It was a huge bouquet of red roses that was wrapped exquisitely. It's aroma that was obviously sprinkled with perfume was emitting in the air. The smell was not bad but Xander did not like that smell. Actually, he hated such a smell. The fragrance was too strong, irritating his nose.

In the middle of that rose, there was a red pouch. The pouch alone was already enough to guess that the thing inside was something that was unaffordable for ordinary people. Even people with a bit higher salary couldn't afford such a gift. A pouch alone was worth more than twenty million.

"Brother Xander?" Xindy poked on Xander:?'s shoulder and Xander slightly flinched. "Brother Xander, what's wrong? You suddenly space out. This sir is talking to you."

Xander ignored everyone's eyes, whispers, and presence. He just moved like a controlled robot and accepted the gift. After he signed the form, the delivery also left the office quickly. "Alright. Everyone please, disperse. The show is done."

"Auhh, you would not even let us see what is inside?" Cindy pouted.

"Yes. Yes." Everyone agreed. "Please allow us to see what is inside. We want to know."

Xander gave everyone a cold glare and sternly stated. "My affair is not for a show. So, before I call security and drag you out, please leave. Don't lurk in front of my office like stray dogs."

Girls pouted their lips but not actually angry with him. Instead, they found Xander's attitude more attractive and cool. Meanwhile, the few boys around snubbed at Xander before they turned their back on him, frustrated and obviously jealous of him. They wanted to say something, but they didn't dare to speak it out. They left with random thoughts running through their minds.

"And you?" Xander shut the woman a look.

"What is it Brother Xander?" Xindy feigned dumb. "Do you need something?"

"Me, none. But Alyssa, yes. Don't pretend in front of me. Go and do your work. Don't just run around and leave her alone everywhere."

Xindy grinned like a fool. "Brother Xander, please, let me see what is inside the pouch. After you show it to me, I promise, I will leave right away. Please."

Xander raised a brow at her sternly. "Will you leave by yourself right now or you want me to kick you out? You choose."

Xindy acted cute and pathetic. "Brother Xander, do you really have to kick me out? I just want to have a glance. Just a glance. I will leave right away."

Xander did not say anything but his gaze made Xindy decide to leave right away.

"Alright. I will leave by myself right now." Xindy said and ran away.