Chapter 28: 28 Escaping His Duties

Cheng Ze works at the office as the CEO but all the major decision is decided by the chairman, without his father's approval, Cheng Ze cannot proceed. Li Wei always supported Cheng Ze so when Li Wei was on his holiday, Cheng Ze cannot do much, he relies on Li Wei a lot, too much actually.

Lori kept on bugging and asking him to go on a date. She was really trying to make Cheng Ze fall for her with great effort and doesn't mind what Cheng Ze had told her that he only wanted her money or that he will only use her for his own benefit. As long as they will get married and be together it will be okay with her.

For that whole month that Li Wei was not in the office, Cheng Ze told his father that he will take Lori out for dates and he wanted to take her to the Philippines to go and see the beach. Gu Feng agreed and he was happy that his son was making an effort. He didn't mind working and covering for his son as long Lori and Cheng Ze will make progress. Little did he know, Cheng Ze was only doing it because Li Wei wasn't there to assist him and he was a little lost.

Lori was so excited, not because they will be travelling but because she will be with the man of her dreams. Cheng Ze even went further by wearing a couple items and shirts with her which he thought was silly of him, but if it's the only way, then so be it. Not that he was lazy, it's just he relied on Li Wei to that extent.

When they got to Boracay, both of them were amazed by how the whole place looked. Beach was like a dream, the water was very inviting. Though Cheng Ze tried to be very mean to her, the setting and the mood brightened him up. In the end, he enjoyed her company and they had fun together.

Without Li Wei to order about, Lori and Cheng Ze had to do things on their own. Cheng Ze got to know Lori more and his attitude towards her changed. Lori fell for him, even more, when he treated her nicely.

While they were eating dinner, Cheng Ze remembered something and asked Lori about it, "Lori, I know this happened long ago, but I just remembered it. When you took me home from the Gala when I got myself really drunk—"

He didn't manage to finish what he has to say and Lori answered immediately, "Yeah! yeah. Of course, I remember! I took you home that night after you gave me your villa address. There was a woman in your villa. Who was she by the way?" Lori asked casually as she filled her mouth with a mouthful of seafood pasta from her plate.

"Yeah, that.... what happened?"

"What do you mean what happened? She kicked me out your villa like a jealous wife." she chuckled and took a sip of her wine.

"Was I really drunk?"

"Well.. since you can't even remember that, you must be totally out of it!" she laughed as she looked at him and turned serious, "But seriously, who is she?" she asked curiously and paid attention to what he has to say for his answer.

"Oh! She's a..." he paused and looked at his food, "No one." He looked and smiled at her. "She and I are—" he then changed the topic swiftly, "You know what... this food tastes so good."

Lori didn't bother about it since he said she was no one, besides, it happened in the past. She is with him right now and that's what matters to her. If she's just a one night stand to him, the better. Her only goal was to get married to him and tonight, her goal is to sleep with him. After all, they have been on good terms and become closer to each other. She is his fiancee, so why not.

After dinner, they had a little walk along the beach, "Cheng Ze... should we take our relationship to the next level? I mean we are engaged and I can tell that we have some connections here and you are enjoying my company.. so what I'm trying to say here is... maybe we can... kiss?" She smiled meekly, "We kissed before I know, but now it's different. I just want to—"

Cheng Ze moved fast, he held her face gently, the only light they have was coming from the big full moon and some faint light coming from the restaurant nearby. As he got closer to her face, Lori's heart thumped like mad. Cheng Ze looked at her face then to her eyes before he gazed at her lips. But then, his lips landed on her forehead. Lori was a bit disappointed but that will have to do. It was better than nothing.

Lori couldn't take it anymore, she has to find out, "Cheng Ze... I just want to ask... Do you still love her?"

"Hmm? Who?" He asked innocently trying to avoid that question.

"You left our engagement. I know and I truly believe it's because of a—"

He immediately answered Lori, "It doesn't matter. She's married now." He smiled at her sweetly.

"Oh... Who is she? Can I know her name?" Lori meekly asked him. She should at least find out her name to be aware of her rival.

"You don't have to find out those useless details, it's no longer important. There is nothing between me and her anymore, she made it very clear to me. I'm here with you now, aren't I? That should be more important and it should be enough for you, right? I'm sorry for being rude to you before, I didn't realise how good you are. I'm sorry for those words I've said." He moved to face her and held her hand.

"I forgave you already. In a month we have been together, I have fallen for you even more. You are all I want. I'm happy as long as I'm with you." She replied seriously with her sweet voice as she stared in his eyes.

They continued to walk until they arrived at their hotel. It was their last night in the Philippines, they'll be going back to Beijing the next day.

"Cheng Ze.. Just for tonight can I sleep with you?" She shyly asked him.

He laughed a little. "Are you sure? Are you not afraid that I'll do something?" He teased her, but he doesn't have any plans of doing it with her. He's not completely over with Ji An. In his heart, he was still hoping.

However, Lori would love it if he will do something to her. But of course, she will not show it. She doesn't want Cheng Ze to think of her like that, "I am sure. I'm not afraid of you. What will be the reason to be afraid? We will just sleep anyway." Her smile was ear to ear.

They went to his room and he let her in. Both of them slept in the same bed. But Cheng Ze didn't do anything to her of course, he has no intention of doing anything with her in the first place. Though he kept saying it's over between him and Ji An, in his heart, it is still Ji An. He still wanted her. He knew he had to marry Lori, but he is not ready to love her as he was not over Ji An.

In that one month he was with Lori, he became matured in his way of thinking. It was probably due to Ji An marrying a different man and Lori's love towards him.

To be honest, Lori wasn't that hard to love. But it's just his heart longing for a different person.