Imperfect Desires

Meanwhile, in the other room, Han Bohai was silently staring at Xiu. He waiting for her to speak first. On the other hand, Xiu didn't plan on speaking first. It wasn't because she didn't want to say something, it was simply because she didn't know where to begin or what to say.

It wasn't like she hadn't thought about Han Bohai learning about her real identity but none of that fit in with what was happening here. Because Han Bohai figured out on his own. As for how he did, she was actually curious about that.

"You seriously have nothing to say to me? You've been hiding for so long and now that you're caught, you still have nothing to say?" Han Bohai's voice was low and it sounded like he was holding back a lot of emotions. Emotions that he was slowly losing control of. And if he did lose control... Then even he didn't know what he would do.

Xiu rubbed her forehead before she walked towards the door. Han Bohai placed his hand on the door, not letting her leave.

"Are you running from me now? Now that you can't hide, you want to run?"

Xiu pinched his stomach at his weakest point, catching him off guard before she unlocked the door and craned her neck out. Outside, both Nora and Ah-Si were staring at two closed doors with confusion and curiosity because they couldn't hear anything from behind closed doors. 

"You both wait here for me," said Xiu. "Mr. Superstar wants me to provide him advice. Relationship advise. And it's urgent!"

"Why does he want relationship advice from you?" questioned Nora rather suspiciously.

"Maybe because I am in an ideal relationship," retorted Xiu without missing a beat. "Besides, you also run to me whenever you want some advice. You're definitely not in the position to question why he is looking for me." Then she winked at Ah-Si, "Take care of her. I'll be right back." Then she turned back and locked the door.

Seeing how Han Bohai was frowning at her with a complicated gaze, she said, "You need to learn to be a little low-key. Dragging me here before Nora and Ah-Si, you're creating too much unnecessary trouble for me. I don't have time to answer everyone's questions. So, next time, think before you act!"

Han Bohai's temper flared up, "Isn't it all your own fault?" Xiu raised a brow at him as he went on, "You're worried about everyone's problems. Except for me, everyone is on your mind! You want everyone to fix their issues and be happy. Did it ever cross your mind that you owe me the truth?! For once, did you even think about me?" He was trembling all over because of the surge of emotions. Slowly, his voice got weaker as he said, "Don't you think, more than anyone, I deserve the truth? And that too, from you!"

"Do you know how dangerous truths can be? Lies are sweeter, people had always been fond of it. Why do you want to swallow the bitter pill of truth?" Xiu's back was leaning against the door.

Han Bohai scoffed, "From the beginning, you never wanted to tell me the truth. It never even crossed your mind."

Xiu pushed herself off the door and went around to take a seat at the chaise lounge. Seeing her relaxed and composed demeanor, Han Bohai was feeling itchy. And the more she kept this silence, the heavier it became.

"Don't just stand there," he heard Xiu's voice. "Have a seat."

Han Bohai hesitated for a split second before he did found a seat for himself but it was a little far from Xiu's position. She looked at his face with a subtle smile that irked Han Bohai even more. 

Sighing, she said, "Tell me... What do you want to know?"

"You don't know?" he retorted. 

"Am I a mind reader?" Xiu shot back. "How would I know what you want to know?"

"Don't try to play with me!" warned Han Bohai in a leveled tone.

"If you won't tell, how will I know what to say to you?"

Han Bohai glared at her, "You know what everyone else wants to hear from you. How come you don't know what I want to hear from you?" He snorted, "Oh, right! How can I compare with your brothers, your best friend, your relatives? I'm just an insignificant person!"

"Insignificant?" repeated Xiu in amusement. "When did our Film Emperor turned into an insignificant person? Who dares to slight him like this?" Han Bohai was gnashing his teeth and Xiu could see his jaw ticking. "Are you jealous?"

Instead of denying it, Han Bohai stared into her eyes and replied, "Yes, I am jealous!"

Xiu's eyes widened slightly. To make Han Bohai admit he was jealous, it wasn't simple. Xiu was genuinely taken aback by his straightforwardness. He had always hidden his care for Chen Xiu behind his criticizing words. 

"But do you care?" he added. "You don't care whether I'm jealous or I'm hurting. You're happy in your own world. And why wouldn't you be? You have loving parents. You have little brothers whom you can bully. You have best friends to share everything with. And..."

"But I don't have my Xiao Bobo," Xiu's one sentence cut off Han Bohai. "The Xiao Bobo who could read the emotions behind my smiles. Xiao Bobo, who was always there when I felt lonely. Xiao Bobo, who always added extra salt in food just to annoy me. Xiao Bobo, who always criticized my kindness. Xiao Bobo, who didn't leave my hand till the very end."

Han Bohai's heart clenched tightly as he heard her words and looked into her eyes. The eyes were different. Very different but the emotions were all that he was familiar with. Those emotions tugged at his heart making his tears fall down without restraint.

In the end, he said only one thing, "But you're my Sister Xiu who chose to leave her Xiao Bobo's hand ruthlessly."