Love Began with the First Meeting

When one is in love, they become blind. They keep giving more of themselves and falling deeper than ever, even if the other person will never love them back. Love is indeed a bitter drink. The one who drinks more will be scarred more deeply.

And, the one who gives more, loses themselves even more.

In her sleep, Molly felt the air becoming oppressive. She got a little uneasy. Her lips became itchy, as if someone or something was touching them, making her afraid.

Anxious, this made her drowsiness gone. As she opened her eyes, she saw a faint shadow of a man beside her. Her eyes became wide-opened when Brian's sharp eyes came into view, staring at her. She didn't know how long he had been in the room. But alas, she finally knew what that touch on her lips was. It was Brian. He had been kissing her lovingly while she was asleep. Her cheeks started to feel hot as she thought about this. Brian, on the other hand, continued staring at her, like she was some precious gem he didn't want to lose. She tried to avert her eyes, but didn't know where to look. Her eyes wandered as she tried to calm her racing heart. But her head went blank from embarrassment that she even forgot to push him away.

While staring at her beautiful face, Brian didn't expect her to wake up. Her breathing was so calm when she was asleep. Otherwise, he would've thought she'd been pretending.

Noticing her embarrassment, for a moment, he thought of leaving the room to spare her from the awkwardness. But, the crimson on her cheeks worked like a spell on him. His lips that were pressed lightly against hers suddenly pressed harder, wanting her even more.

Breathing heavily, he closed his eyes and pressed his forehead slightly against her. It was like he was trying to gather his courage to say something. Suddenly, he swallowed hard and said in a deep voice, "Molly Xia, you are such a nuisance."

Hearing this, Molly was gasping. Her mind was a mess. His husky voice was like a drug, keeping her from thinking straight.

Suddenly, his coarse fingers stroked her smooth neck. The movement was gentle as a feather's touch, but it was enough to arouse her.

Slowly, Molly came to her senses. Then the same question as the one she had had in mind before falling asleep filled her thoughts once again. As she continued to ponder, the scent on his body started to linger on her nose, making her twitch. "Bri," she blurted out quietly. His body froze at the soft calling. "What you said this afternoon, did you mean it?" she asked.

"Hmm?" he replied, with a faint smile curling up at the side of his mouth. While looking at her, his fingers slid to her earlobes and then rubbed them. With her question in mind, his breathing got heavier.

From the silence, Molly chewed her lip. No words left her mouth for she didn't know how to express herself in front of him.

Noticing her uneasiness, Brian gave her a gentle kiss on the lips. His nose rubbed against hers and he said in a low voice, "Molly Xia, you silly woman." and then kissed her once again.

After giving her another kiss, he got off the bed and lifted her in his arms, even before she could react.

are you doing? Put me down, Bri!" She panicked.

against her body, he carefully put her down in the

said, "I...I can do it myself," she said softly and shyly. Once again, her cheeks started to

Molly waited for him to leave the bathroom,

embarrassment, Molly stared at him with her crimson cheeks. Suddenly, she realized something. "Um...well... you first. I will wait," she

with his dark, bright eyes, he asked, "We already have a son. We have already seen each

his words, her embarrassment grew even more. But, everything he just said was all true so she tried to act brave. Molly bit her lips and

lowered and cringed in the corner, while Brian continued to watch her across the other end. She bathed herself briefly and got out of the tub as fast as she could. Then, she grabbed a bathrobe hastily, trying to avoid Brian's

up and stepped out of the tub, naked, water beaded on his tan skin. The reflecting on his wet skin made him even more attractive.

two scars made her want to stay. She stared

why, Brian stopped moving. His eyes followed her hand and

of a sudden, all the memories came flooding back to her. Her nose twitched at the memory of those two dangerous experiences she had gone through with

it felt like she was experiencing it again. She had

those critical times. His words were her only assurance. Those moments had been life-threatening. While it seemed like there was no

her eyelashes fluttered. Tears welled up in her eyes, blinding her. Her heart trembled and she felt heavy, she couldn't breathe. Aside from all

He lifted his hand and wiped her tears.

he grabbed her and took her in his arms. With her head under his chin, he smelled her

his love game, she had lost herself. She had loved him from the start. And after so many years, those memories were still vivid

how much they loved each other. There were just too many obstacles between them. Each step forward seemed extremely hard that she felt scared and was cautious of her every move. She was exhausted. She wanted to escape, to be out. For her, that would be much easier. She didn't want to

Xia, don't leave me ever again. Otherwise, I don't know what I will do next time," he said slowly.

been. She used to hate it, but right now, his words touched her deeply. Somehow,

painful. But this time, with Mark, I have to consider a lot of things. I am not so sure anymore,

in his embrace, her face tear-stained from the long crying. Looking at her sleeping

in the study, Shane was waiting