Alle Kapitel von The Last Piece of my Soul: Kapitel 11 – Kapitel 20

A few hours later there was a loud commotion in the hallway outside my room. Slowly, I opened my eyes listening to the loud voice of Yan Si's mother. The words were a little bit unclear due to the thick walls, but I could grasp the meaning of the conversation. Or the monologue, to be exact. Han Wei was urging Yan Si to wake up and knowing how he slept like a bear in hibernation period, I could guess she found the task excruciating. I got up from my bed and came closer to the door. Normally, I wasn't a nosy, gossiping person, however, I just couldn't stop wondering why Han Wei was so nervous. Her voice was laced with panic and she sounded almost hysterical.I switched the lights off which I used to doze off until morning and looked outside. Only my eye was visible. Han Wei was standing at the doorstep stomping with her foot. From her profile, I could see she was red with anger and worry.''Yan Si, I order you, get up right now or I will beat you until your ass is red! I

Early in the morning, the private plane set off from China to Italy. The flight was long and I had nothing to do. Last night I tried to sleep in set on lights but Han Wei disturbed me. Since then I counted many sheep, alas it was futile.''Luo Luo, we didn't have much time to talk yesterday.'' It was Xi An's voice. At the engagement party last night we only had time to nod at each other. There were so many guests and friends of both families and Yan Si and Xi An together with their parents and family heads had to pay attention to them. My mother and I were left to the side but mom had old acquaintances in China so she wasn't left alone and I…well I preferred being bored than speaking nonsense. Besides, I hated hypocrites and most of the people there were like this.''Well, we can make up for that until we land in Venice.'' I smiled gently and not long after we were having a conversation about our lives after we separated. I remembered Xi An as a shy and quiet gi

The lights of the casino were bright and blinding. I blinked a few times waiting until my eyes adjusted. It was so noisy here. The sounds from the betting machines, the people exclaiming happily when they won and their disappointed wailing when losing pierced through my eardrums.Oh my God, why did I agree with Yan Si's plan? It was such idiocy. I was supposed to find Bei He and charm him. He was forty years old unmarried man and had a liking for younger women. Thank you, Facebook, Instagram and Weibo for giving me this information. Next, when he was head over heels for me, which I thought was totally impossible, I had to take him out of the casino where a rented yacht will take us away to a more secluded place. Then, Yan Si and I will let Xi An and her military training took care of Bei He.It looked like a piece of cake, however, there were many variables which could screw us. I walked around the many slot machines which the people played stopping for a second or two

  I was ready to open my mouth and explain. I didn’t see a reason to keep my cousin’s problem a secret. I preferred honesty when possible. And considering this case, I thought that I would win more if I told the truth. Besides, I was a bad liar. However, before I can realise Leonardo strode towards me, wrapping his fingers around my throat. My eyes bulged from surprise and I wanted to remove his hand. But, next second his grip became stronger and I choked due to the lack of oxygen. Panic surged in my veins and I desperately tried to fight with him. He was unmovable like a rock. ‘’What is your relationship with him?’’ His voice was as dreadful as the death incarnate. It was devoid of any emotions. I could feel the eerie feeling of impending doom upon me which made my adrenaline rush. I struggled again ag

 The next day Yan Si received a call from his father. The problem with Kang Xianliang had been settled. Uncle has anonymously received information for Bei He’s location and he sent it to Kang Enterprises leaving CEO Kang to deal with the stealer as he saw fit. My cousin almost hit his head in the ceiling when he jumped from happiness. Xi An and I had a sigh of relief.Now, when that burden had been lifted and we had no more worries we could enjoy our stay in Venice. We did all the things a typical tourist would do. We sailed on a gondola, we visited some of the landmarks like Doge’s palace enjoyed an opera night in La Fenice. Also, we visited Gallerie dell’Accademia because one of Xi An’s most favourite periods was the Renaissance. Alas, all good had its end.After a week we returned to China from our abrupt but funny vacation. The preparation for the wedding was in full motion so both the fiancé and fiancée had to be th

 After we left my mother at the family mansion I received a message from her. As I guessed she felt the situation between Kang Xianliang and I was fishy. She demanded an explanation after I went home.‘’What is it?’’ His cold voice sounded from my left. I turned my head meeting his side profile. His eyes were closed and if it wasn’t for his question I would think he was sleeping.‘’Nothing. What business do you have with me?’’ I didn’t hide the animosity I felt toward him. After all, he threatened Yan Si’s life and scared me at the engagement night. My opinion for him wasn’t positive at all. I wanted to be as far away as possible from someone like him.‘’Didn’t you hear that the curiosity killed the cat?’’ His low chuckle caught me off guard. He turned his head and his dark gaze

I spent the whole night in the car with that crazy man. Luckily, he didn’t wake up until morning. I had enough time to reminiscence about the events yesterday. Everything was so surreal. If the backseat wasn’t filled with broken glasses and I didn’t have cuts on my body I would think I dreamt. By the way, that made me sit on the passenger seat. I didn’t want to sit in a pool of glasses. When I relaxed my body on the seat I gave Kang Xianliang curious look. He stopped time. It was for five seconds but the slow-motion was the same as the one in the movies. Which made me realise a few things.Firstly, the woman he mistook me with. It should be her. The one who reversed time back for me to change my fate. I wasn’t delirious that time. Part of me always doubted that everything was a dream. After all, this was out of common logic. That made me ask myself why. Why did she do it? What was her history with CEO Kang? Did she give him the ability to slow do

I thought Kang Xianliang would drop me at home. However, he continued driving to Kang Enterprises. The sun was up and the traffic was high. Everyone could see the broken mirror behind the backseat. I felt really uncomfortable and tried to hide somehow. I knew it was a pointless feat, but the stares I got every time we stopped in front of a traffic light made me feel like a museum exposition.‘’Shouldn’t you change the car?’’ My voice was low and timid. I was too overwhelmed with the stares I received from the people on the walkway. One woman stopped with widely opened mouth. If it wasn’t her husband who nudged her I thought she would stare at us for a whole day.‘’No, why? I don’t see a problem with this one.’’ I gave him a disturbing glance. My mind couldn’t quite comprehend how it was possible to exist such a thick-skinned person. Let’s

After we were ready with the lunch my phone vibrated. I furrowed my brows. I forgot I put it on silent mode. I had twenty missed calls from my mother. Seeing this I remembered some traumatic cases when I did the same and after I went back home she yelled at me for hours. Bracing myself for the incoming nagging I called her back.‘’Luo McCarner, which hellish hole did you throw your phone in?!’’ I took the phone away from my ear making an unpleasant expression. Uh, my hearing would be bad for some time.‘’Mom, calm down…’’‘’Don’t tell me to calm down! When did you go after that wild man took away? You don’t have a relationship with him, do you?!’’‘’Mom, it’s not what you think it is…’’‘’I swear if I find out you have something with this Kang Xianliang I will pinch your ear and take you back in Scotland in no

While I tried to recover from my shock of being in a relationship I knew nothing about, Han Wei noticed my presence.‘’So, the unfilial daughter decided to come home.’’ Her deriding tone made the blood in my veins to boil.‘’Can’t you not jump into conclusions until you hear her opinion of the matter?’’ My mom said through gritted teeth. ‘’Maybe she has a reasonable explanation. Right, Luo?’’‘’I don’t have any relationship with that man.’’ My tone was firm and collected. I wasn’t sure what game Kang Xianliang tried to pull but I didn’t want to participate.‘’If you don’t have a relationship with him, why were you photographed in one of the high-class restaurants in the city? Even the dress you wear now is the same.’’ Y