When Darren turned around, he only found Xiu who was looking at him with a thoughtful look on her face.
"Where is Didi?" he asked.
"I got rid of him," replied Xiu as if she accomplished something.
Darren beckoned her towards himself and she didn't hesitate before going over to his side and taking a seat on his thighs with her arms wrapped around his neck. Darren hid his face in the crook of her neck and closed his eyes getting lost in the scent that only belonged to her. It felt like the most natural thing between them.
"I have to..." he wanted to speak but couldn't get the words out of his mouth. He didn't want to see her sad.
Xiu played with his hair saying, "You have a business trip, I know." Darren tilted his head to look at her as she stroked his hair. "I really don't understand why you're even avoiding it. If you're worried about me then don't be. I'm not alone. I have Dylan, Nora, Ying Jie, even mom is next door now."
