When he came out of his room, I had managed to calm down my heartbeat. He was already dressed in a casual shirt and black skinny jeans, and told me that today was his last day filming his drama. It would also start to air today, so we can watch it after he comes back.  I expected him to be gone the whole day, but after two hours he had already returned. 'Shall we go do some sightseeing?' he asked happily. 'But..what about the media? Won't you get in trouble if they'll see you with me?' He shrugged in response. 'That's okay, you'll leave after a couple of days anyway.' It was true what he said, but every word in that sentence hit me hard, like my heart got stabbed several times. You'll leave anyway, so who cares.. When I looked at him I didn't see his usual grin on his face, but rather a poker face. When he caught me looking, he changed it quickly.
'Let's go?' He asked again. After thinking about it, I realized I had nothing to lose. Indeed I'll be leaving soon, and it would be a shame if I wouldn't have seen Beijing. 'Shouldn't I book my ticket first, I don't want to miss another flight..'
'Aaaay, do it after we come back. Now let's gooooo' He grabbed my armed and dragged me along. How can he change moods so quickly...

We got in his fancy black car and drove off. 'What do you want to see first?' He asked, his eyes focused on the road. 'The forbidden city!' I didn't have to think twice about this one. It had been my dream for quite some years to actually see it, with my own eyes. He chuckled and the radio. 'Then I'll get you there miss. ' After some time, and quite some jamming in the car, we arrived at the forbidden city. I don't remember how many time I screamed 'WOAH..woah, wowoah,' or how many times YiFan laughed his off because of me. It would be an understatement to say, the place was beautiful. Like a kid in a candy shop, I was running around and taking pictures of everything. After almost two hours Yifan grabbed me by the collar before I could run off again, and again dragged me along. 'I want to show you other places too, let's go.' He didn't listen to my arguing and just kept on dragging me along. 'Let's go to the Lama Temple'  When I heard where he was going to take me, I finally stopped resisting. 'Oke..' I said while tucking a strand of hair behind my ears. He let go of my shirt and walked back to the car.

This time the ride was more silent than the previous one. When we arrived, we hired a guide to tell us more about the temple, while walking around. While I was listening carefully and looking around, YiFan seemed to be a bit off. You could see that his thoughts were somewhere else. After the tour we went to an altar where you could pray, or make a wish. I saw YiFan get on his knees and fold his big hands together, while closing his eyes. I didn't know what he prayed for, but it seemed to be important to him. His eyes were shut firmly and his lips were whispering things I couldn't hear. I was done in a couple seconds but he took way more time. After he was finished, I asked him what he wished for. 'It won't come out if I tell you!' He grinned and walked away. 'Heey, don't leave me, I'll get lost!' He suddenly stopped walking and waited till i caught up and threw his arm around my shoulder. 'Last stop is The great wall of china! You can't visit china without seeing this miracle..' I mumbled a yeah while trying to act cool. It's not like his arm is on my shoulder...nope.. We reached the car again way too fast, and he removed his arm to open the door.

Arrived at the great wall, in a flash i remembered the pictures my parentss showed me when i was younger. Pictures of them smiling happily, and making silly faces, still grace our family album. I missed them a lot. As we stood there, looking at the magnificent view, i felt my eyes starting to sting. I didn't want to start crying in front of him again. I tried to look at the other side but i felt his eyes following my movements. 'Hey' he whispered, 'are you okay?' he asked, placing his hand on my arm. I nodded and tried avoiding eyecontact. 'No, you're not!' he turned me around and gave me a hug. His warmth made me feel comfortable, so i couldn't help but to let my tears stream down my face. 'You don't have to tell me what's wrong, but we can leave the place if you want to..' i shook my head which was still resting on his chest. ' I wet your shirt..' I said dryly, and it seemed to make him laugh. 'Don't you worry about that' I pulled myself back from his embrace and wiped the last tears away. 'I've seen the great wall on many pictures of my parents before...they went on their honeymoon to china, that's why i was so eager to visit this place.' I saw him nodding encouragly so i continued my story. ' My parents got in a accident when I was ten... They both passed away'

'Oh..I'm so sorry!! It must be so hard for you to be here' this time he looked away. 'It's not only sad feelings I feel right now, i somehow also feel hopefull to have visited a place they looked so happy while visiting. I will always think back of this place as a happy place.' I looked at him and he was smiling at me. 'You're so wise..' he said and he suddenly walked away. He tapped someone and handed him his phone. He walked back to me and put his arm around me. 'Smiiile!' he said while pointing to the man holding his phone. After several pictures he retrieved his phone and we left the great wall of china. 'Let's fetch some food on our way home, or do you want to eat outside?' I shook my head. 'I'm a bit tired, let's go home' I laughed on the inside because of my use of the word home. Why did I even call it home? I should not forget I'm leaving soon..

As said, we got Thai food on our way and we got home, there was a surprise waiting for us at the door. It was Liu Ming again. He was sitting next to the door, his face buried in his hands. I wasn't sure but it sounded like he was crying. The sight of him being so helpless made my heart cringe. I handed YiFan the bag I was holding and walked towards him. 'Liu Ming...' I whispered while slowly approaching him. He shot up and grabbed my hands. I heard YiFan behind me inching forward but i gestured that it was okay. 'I'll be inside if you need me.' He coldly said and went inside. I pulled my hands back and asked what he was doing here again. ' Leila...please, give me another chance! I was stupid and I hate myself for hurting you..' his tears started to fall, and my weakness for him started to grow. ' I swear to make it up to you, if you forgive me. I made a huge mistake but I'm willing to pay for it. I can't sleep, I can't eat, I can't do anything since you left me...' He collapsed to the ground. When I wanted to comfort him, I remembered the way YiFan would comfort me, and I didn't want anything else other than to be in his embrace again. I pitied the way Liu Ming was acting right now, but it was his own fault. 

I sat next to him. 'Liu Ming.... cheating is not about physically sleeping with someone else. Cheating is lying to me, ignoring me, hiding another person from me while we were having something. I risked everything and came to you, and this is how you pay me. You don't love me Ming, and neither do I anymore.' I got up and helped him up. ' I would kindly want to ask you to leave, and not return here anymore. 'You like him?' he suddenly asked, pointing towards YiFan's apartment. ' I can't allow myself to fall in love with him, I'm leaving soon..' He nodded and we gave each other a hug as a goodbye for now. He walked away slumping his feet as I entered the apartment. YiFan was sitting on the couch eating. As I approached I saw that he unpacked the food for me and got me a fork. He didn't seem to have eaten a lot although  was outside for quite some time, plus the fact he is a fast eater...weird... He the TV and put his own drama on. 'It's going to start!' he said pointing at the TV. It didn't have English subtitles so I had to trust YiFan's translation. His voice in Chinese sounded different, huskier and ier. He also was a very good actor and I couldn't help but fall a bit harder for him as I watched the drama. When it ended I saw YiFan get his laptop. I have to book tickets to Guangzhou, should I also book your ticket?' I nodded while trying to hide my sadness. He was sending me off so easily, i hoped he might have started to like me, but who the hell am I kidding.. The site was in Chinese so I just trusted him and gave him the information he needed to book a ticket for me. After some ticking on his keyboard, he closed the laptop, and told me he booked the tickets. 'Our flights have a similar flight time so we can go together tomorrow...TOMORROW??? Woah so soon... 'What time is the flight?' ' Yours is at 12:30' i nodded and looked at the clock. It was 23:13 already. ' I'll go pack my stuff..' I said and retreated to my room. I thought I heard him chuckle in the background but I hoped I had just imagined it. ' When I entered my room, there was a gift on my bed. When did he get the time to put this here?? I removed the wrapping paper to find a dragon plushy. It was the cutest dragon i had ever seen and it reminded me of YiFan. ' So cute..' 'I'm glad you like it..' his voice scared the out of me, as I didn't hear him approach. ' I hope it will always remind you of me..' He ruffled my hair and left the room again.

The plushy is not needed to be reminded of you..

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