A Billion Dollar Exchange

"...do you know that I love you? "

He did not realize he had said it until it left his mouth.

He had shown her, in different ways, his love, but he had never told her he did.

It did not feel like the perfect moment to confess but his emotions overtook his thoughts and it had slipped from his mouth. But since it had come to that, there was no need going back.

The eyes which stared at her were filled with intense emotions. He held her cheeks with both hands as he stared into her pitch black eyes, his heart racing.

Liling shuddered from his touch, she did not know what to say or how to reply. Her lips refused to move, she could only blush and redden till she was almost as red as a tomato.

"I love you Liling. I really do...;

Liu Wei caressed her chin, his eyes searched hers, trying to pry into her thoughts.

He did not know how to continue talking, but seeing that she was not running away, and she was not frowning either, he took it as a sign to go on.

"Liling, I am not telling you to accept me now, but I'm asking that you give me a chance to be with you, to prove it to you. I know I'm not the best out there, but... "

Liu Wei's voice derailed. He could not bring himself to continue. He looked away from her and sighed sadly, biting his lower lip anxiously.

She had not said a word, she was still staring at him expressionlessly, he could not tell what she was thinking, so he was gradually losing hope.

He was not good at expressing himself, it was still shocking to him how he said so much.

Almost a minute passed, but Liling had not yet uttered a word. Liu Wei's hopes were almost dashed. He face fell and he gradually released his hands which were cupping her chin, when all of a sudden, Liling leapt and flung her arms around his neck, tightly.

Liu Wei was taken aback by her sudden action, she was hugging him so tight that he was almost suffocating but he did not want her to let go.

The woman in his arms laughed happily and hugged him tighter.

Liu Wei excitedly hugged her around her waists, pulling her closer to him. His heart beating faster than before. They stayed like that for almost five minutes, before Liling untangled her arms.

Staring into his azure blue eyes, she lifted her tiny hands carrressed his face, smiling brightly as ever.

"Liu Wei..., I...oh my God, I love you too. I cannot promise to stand by you forever till death do us part, but right now, this moment, I know I want to be with you. I love you. "

Liu Wei's head almost exploded in fireworks. How long had he waited to hear her say this. He had loved her one-sidedly for so long.

Now she finally wanted him too. What joy was comparable to that?

She was still smiling and panting heavily, as though she was not expecting him to confess to her. Her eyes shone with happiness and excitement. Her smile was the purest he had ever seen.

At this point Liu Wei could not tell exactly what he wanted to do.

He felt like lifting her up and twirling her around with all his might. He also felt like hugging her till he was satisfied, but most importantly he felt like giving her a brain chattering kiss.

His eyes searched hers face for any doubt, he still felt as though he was dreaming. But her hands on his face and her ever radiant smile, proved him wrong.

Without thinking twice, he pulled her by the neck and covered her lips with his.

This kiss was not like any other they've shared. This time, both of them wanted it.

He wanted her and she wanted him too.

Liling closed her eyes and leaned closer to him, deepening the kiss. Liu Wei was sitting upright on the cushion, while she straddled on his legs.

The kiss was passionate and fervid. Their tongues intertwined as they both tried to show how much they wanted each other.

Liu Wei's hand moved from her neck, down to her shoulders, her back her waists.

Liling let out a soft moan and she pulled at Liu Wei's hair.

Liu Wei noticed a certain part of his body reacting to the woman straddling him, and her tender kisses, he knew that if they kissed a second longer, he was not sure of stopping there.

He slowly broke away, holding her forehead to his as they panted heavily.

Liu Wei pulled Liling into his arms, and kissed her neck.

"I love you, Liling. "