Pacing back and forth. Those words echo repeatedly in Mei-Xing's mind.

Oh, G.o.d... this girl and her emotional torture. Seriously, I mean seriously why do women act so melodramatic when the heartbreak rates were higher for men. And do all people go around and get married?

'Getting Married to who? A stranger.

Oh, please... give me a break!'

After a while, Mei Lein walked out of the bathroom cleaned and a bit clear-headed. Not even once she looked at Mei-Xing nor Mei Xing said a word.

Lying on the bed Mei Lein tried to sleep but whatever happened today didn't let her sleep peacefully, moreover, Mei-Xing didn't leave her alone.

Mei-Xing silently sat on the sofa for the rest of the night.

She got up only when she heard the steady breathing of the sleeping girl. She walked towards the bed and gently place her hand on Mei Lein's forehead. Indeed, Mei Lein was burning in fever. when Mei-Xing dragged her she felt her slight temperature. No wonders her emotional chaos was paid up by her body.

Without delaying, Mei-Xing called her mother as she told her everything.

G.o.d knows, who she chose for the marriage but as much she knows her sister, Mei Lein doesn't mingle with the strangers easily. Let alone marrying a stranger.

What if that guy is a criminal? or an abusive maniac, who will hurt her after marriage.

'No way, I'll let her marry to any stranger.'

Mei-Xing gave Mei Lein a s.h.i.+elded look. She never let Zhang Han tease her in their childhood then how could she see her fall.

Moreover, Mei Lein is very picky with the company she keeps whereas Mei-Xing could mold herself with a suitable environment.

At this moment only her mother could talk to Mei Lein.

Madam Smith is tough but at the same time, she is very sensitive regarding both the of her daughter's safety. A single scratch on them and she would turn the whole world upside down. Same goes with their father's protectiveness. Both the girls are the apple of their eyes.

The next morning, when sunlight brightened. Mei Lein went downstairs, her temperature was lower than the night. In her daze, she somewhat remembered Mei-Xing called the doctor and giving her IV.

She saw Mei Xing cooking in the kitchen as she sat on the counters chair. Mei-Xing flashed her a smile as Mei Lein turned her head away.

Mei Lein said nonchalantly. "I'm sorry."

Mei-Xing lifted one eyebrow, "You mean it?"

"No."

"Then don't say it." immediately her smile fell off.

Seeing the breakfast bowl, ultimately, Mei Lein looked at her.

"Don't give me that look." Mei-Xing threw her hands in surrender. "I didn't do anything."

When Mei Lein slides the dish aside Mei Xing pushed it in front of again.

Mei-Xing guffawed. "What? No tantrums. You're sick. These are Mom's orders."

"You called Mom?"

"Yep. She'll land here in two hours, thirty...six minutes. And you'll meet her at forty-six."

Mei Lein snorted at her.

Mei-Xing really amazes her some time with straightforward and openness. She lives without any regret.

" Don't you feel scared?"

"Why should I?"

" That someone might actually kill you one day."

"I'm fine with it as long as that someone is not you."

Mei Lein turned her head away as she complained. "Tsk, If I could, I would have done that long ago. But I'm sure someone will definitely kill you, your attention to details. It is both a blessing and a curse."

Mei Xing's gaze became more gentle on her. Obviously, living together Mei Lein knew every detail about her personality. It doesn't matter to her if the strongest person in the whole world became her enemy and attempt to kill her as long as her family is with her, no one stands a chance.

While having breakfast, Mei-Xing tried to persuade Mei Lein.

She used a gentle and soothing voice. "Lotus, Why are you doing this? Is it because...Han and me?"

Mei Lein gulps hard, her grip tightens around the spoon bit refused to admit. "No, don't flatter yourself. Because my husband to be, is an extremely rich CEO and a very handsome man. More than your boyfriend."

Bothered, Mei-Xing held her head in sideways. "Who's the guy?"

Mei Lein replied patiently. " He's my boss,"

"And...?" Mei-Xing stresses to know more.

" And... He's married but his wife died in an event. He has a son. "

she replied coolly.

"h.e.l.l no, you're not marrying anyone! Wait a sec, is he the same guy who did that to you?" Mei-Xing pointed to the bruise on her neck.

"No, but they are related," she replied shruggingly.

"What the f.u.c.k! Lotus, why are playing with your life? What kinda mess you're getting into?"

"Mess? I'm already a huge mess. So it doesn't matter. And he promised to make me a star in s...o...b..z and that's all I want."

Disproved, Mei-Xing slammed her hands on the kitchen counter. she had controlled herself till this point but Mei Lein is going overboard.

She opposed Mei Lein, her voice dangerously low, " I won't allow it."

"I'm not asking for your permission. I'm an adult and I can make my own decisions. It's good you called Mom and Dad. Maybe we can have a talk one last time."

Mei-Xing felt like she will explode at any moment. Mei Lein is really testing her patience.

Calming down, Mei Xing took a harsh breath, then she pleaded sincerely. "Stop it, Ok. Stop it. Don't destroy yourself in hatred. You're doing it because of me, so for G.o.d's sake, please stop it. What do you want? What should I do to make you stop? Huh!"

Mei Lein is a part of the family and her life. They have endless beautiful memories together. Even if Mei Lein hates her now still Mei-Xing couldn't see Mei Lein destroy herself like this, she was also suffering to see her sister suffering.

It was at this point in the debate that Mei Lein opened her mouth with a smirk on her face.

"Ok. I'll listen to you."

Mei-Xing froze for a moment.

She agreed!

" I want Zhang Han from you."

Mei Lein demanded casually as if she wasn't asking something impossible from Mei-Xing.

The atmosphere between them became dense.

The infuriated girl's voice tightened, her pupil shrunk as Mei Xing said in a lowered tone. "Mei Lein! Are you really out of your mind? Zhang Han is not a toy that I can share with you. He is a real person with feelings and I took responsibility for his happiness. Even if I didn't, I hate those who play with people and their feelings. So don't overstep."

"I'm not playing. I'm asking for a replacement for your request. You can call it...a trade."

Hearing that word, Mei-Xing's expression turned extremely cold.

Like a warning.

' A trade?'

Don't make me do this, Mei Lein!

Suddenly, Mei Xing chuckled. There was humor in her small laugh as she said provokingly. " Dear Lotus, I thought, you really loved Zhang Han. But I was wrong. You don't love him. Am I right?"

Instantly, Mei Lein's temper took a flight.

H-How could she? How dare she say that I don't love him.

"I love him. More than you. You don't know anything about love and what I did for him." Mei Lein yelled with all her might.

" Oh... really! I don't remember, you doing anything for him?" Mei-Xing asked deliberately.

" Shut up! Shut...up...I tried to forget him for his happiness. Because he loves you. I gave up on him. Only... when I could-couldn't, I picked up a fight against you for my love."

Mei Lein was on the verge of break down.

"Yet, you failed."

Mei-Xing replied boldly.

Mei Lein's anger boiled up, hearing those words from Mei-Xing. Her mouth dried, and it tastes so bitter getting reminded of your own love failure from your love rival.

"Y-Yes, but it's not the end." Mei Lein's chest tightens as she doesn't know how she manages to confess her defeat, but she actually admits it, and that so in front of Mei-Xing. When she was normal and not drunk and fully conscious.

Mei-Xing mercilessly stared at Mei Lein, knowing well, she was hurting Mei Lein's pride. She did warn her before.

What? Mei Lein asked for it. She takes her own life for granted. Importantly, how could she think of trading a person? She doesn't have any right what so ever? And how could Mei Lein try to use Mei Xing's love for her? Not only that Mei Lein asked for Mei Xing's man. n.o.body knows how possessive she is.

On top of that, Mei Lein was repet.i.tively insulting their mother's teachings again and again.

Mei Lein chose to be a coward just because she failed in love. That's not justified at all.

Abruptly, Mei Lein got up as she yelled at Mei-Xing. "I don't want to see your face."

"Deal. And I don't want to see you getting married." Mei-Xing smirked triumphantly as she saw Mei Lein stomping her legs angrily.

After all there years, Mei Lein didn't learn how to handle failure. Well, Mei-Xing's doesn't mind teaching her.

"Hey, where are you going? We haven't discussed the limiting period. I'm sure, you want to marry, someday." Mei-Xing said teasingly and laughed so hard.

Mei-Xing felt like she had taken two responsibilities: Zhang Han and Mei Lein.

Both are equally stubborn but she loved them. Only G.o.d knows, how they'll survive without her.

After a while,

Inside Mei Lein's bedroom:

Buzz! Mei Lein's phone buzzed with an incoming message.

Unknown Number: [Want to be loved? Certain things to strictly follow. To know more Dial *143#]

Mei Lein furrowed her brows and dialed :[*143#] an immediate message popped up.

UN: [Rule Number 1: Always Remember, "Our First And Last Love Is...' Self' Love"]

Mei Lein: [ Who's there?]

UN: [Your Fairy G.o.dmother!]

Mei Lein: "..." Mei-Xing! I hate you.