Yan Mei’s phone started ringing half an hour later while she was typing something on her computer. She looked at the caller ID hoping it would be Lei Zhao but it was her Grandfather. A soft smile formed on her lips as she answered the call.

”Grandpa.” Yan Mei greeted but Grandpa Yan snorted.

”So, you remember that you have a grandfather!”

Yan Mei chuckled, “Sorry grandpa. I have been busy”

”You-” A fit of cough interrupted Grandpa Yan.

”You mean busy with your married life that you have forgotten this old man.” He continued after the cough ended.

Yan Mei’s brows furrowed when she heard her grandfather coughing.

”Grandpa, are you okay?” Yan Mei asked with concern evident in her tone.

Grandpa Yan huffed, “If you are worried about me you should have called me. I see that husband has been keeping you busy.” Grandpa Yan complained but his voice was thick with love and concern.

Yan Mei giggled hearing the old man complaining. Wasn’t he the one who wanted her to get married? Why is he complaining now? Yan Mei shook her head helplessly.

”Grandpa what about I compensate you? I will come and spend a few days with you.” Lei Zhao wasn’t home and Yan Mei didn’t want to stay in the empty house alone.

Grandpa Yan brows knitted together. It wasn’t acceptable for a married woman to spend days in her family’s home after marriage without her husband so Grandpa Yan was worried.

”Yan Mei are you sure? Will your husband agree?” He asked worriedly.

”Yes, Lei Zhao isn’t home. He has gone on a business trip.” Yan Mei explained.

”Alright then. I will expect you.” Grandpa Yan said excitedly. He has missed spending quality time with his granddaughter.

”Okay grandpa, see you soon.” Yan Mei said and hung up the call.

—–

The moment Lei Zhao landed, he removed his phone from his pocket and switched it on. Because of the flight, he had turned it off.

He saw Yan Mei’s message, and he felt a pang in his chest. She must probably be worried about him. Lei Zhao had delayed his flight because he wanted to personally ensure Yan Mei’s protection. Now that the culprit responsible for her plight five years ago was on the loose he didn’t want to risk her life.

He had selected one of his best fighters to protect her in the shadows. He dialed her number as he disembarked from the plane.

”The number you’re calling is busy. Please try again.”

Lei Zhao’s brows furrowed and cut the call. He walked towards the car waiting to pick him up. The driver greeted him in fluent English, “Mr. Lei, welcome to New York.”

Lei Zhao nodded and got into the car. He leaned against the seat and gaze through the windows looking at the sceneries along the way.

Lei Zhao called her again. After a few rings, Yan Mei picked up the call.

”Yan Mei speaking.” She said in a professional tone. Lei Zhao smirked he knew she didn’t check the caller ID before picking up the call.

”How is my beautiful wife?” Lei Zhao asked with a huge grin on her face.

”Lei Zhao! Thank God. I was worried.” Yan Mei complained with a hint of weary in her voice. Hearing her voice made all his tiredness and jet leg disappeared.

”Sorry Wifey, I delayed my flight to take care of certain issues.” Lei Zhao explained.

”I’m glad you’re okay…” Yan Mei trailed off.

”I miss you already.” She continued with a hint of longing in her voice.

”I miss you too. What are you doing now?” Lei Zhao inquired.

”I’m working.” Yan Mei replied.

Lei Zhao frowned when heard her.

”Have you eaten? Did you take your medicine?”

Yan Mei bit her lips in guilt. She had forgotten to eat. Since morning she has been drinking coffee.

”Yeah,, I drank the medicine this morning.” Yan Mei replied.

”What about food? Have you had lunch?” Lei Zhao asked.

”No-“

”Yan Mei-” Lei Zhao cut her off sternly.

”You should remember to eat okay? Your health is more important.” Lei Zhao sighed.

”Alright, I will eat later.” Yan Mei mumbled.

”Make sure to send me a picture that you’re eating.”

Yan Mei rubbed the back of her neck, “Okay, I will. So, have you reached the hotel?”

”No, I’m now heading to the hotel.” Lei Zhao said as he gazed through the windows.

”Make sure no crazy drunk woman comes into your room to seduce you with hoping of sleeping with a CEO.” Yan Mei teased.

”Of course, I won’t.” Lei Zhao replied as he chuckled.

”That’s good.”

Lei Zhao smiled, “Don’t miss me too much okay?”

Yan Mei huffed, “Hump! Who would miss you? I will go to a strip if I’m bored. I have always wanted to go to a strip club. Maybe it’s time to go there.” Yan Mei said with mischievousness in her tone as she played with the pen in her hands.

”You dare?” Lei Zhao questioned as he laughed.

”I will have to massacre all the people in the stirp club then.”

Yan Mei rolled her eyes, “Relax I was just joking.”

”Wifey, if you want me to perform a strip dance for you. All you have to do is ask.” Lei Zhao teasely.

Suddenly a scene of Lei Zhao sexily dancing and striping his clothes flashed through her mind. Yan Mei blushed and shook off her thoughts.

”Hmm. I wouldn’t mind though.” Yan Mei retorted.

Lei Zhao chortle, “Wifey, you’re becoming naughty.”

”I-“

Yan Mei was about to reply but the sound of someone knocking on her office door interrupted her.

Su Bei came in and reminded her that a business partner was waiting for her. Yan Mei had scheduled their meeting today.

She gave a thumbs up that is she coming.

”Lei Zhao, I have to go. I will call you later.”

”Alright, don’t overwork and remember to eat.” Lei Zhao said sternly.

”Alright bye. I love you.”

”I love you more.”