Xinghe's watery eyes stared fixatedly at him. Mubai, too, was looking intensely into her eyes. Like a couple separated for a thousand years, they scanned every inch of each other's faces, not willing to waste even a second blinking. They were afraid the other would disappear into thin air should they blinked.
Xinghe tried to stand up, wishing to see him more closely. Yet the next second, she was swept into Mubai's arms; he was holding her tightly!
Mubai put extra strength into his hug, as if wishing to join his body to hers. Unconsciously, Xinghe hugged him back…
They stayed in that position quietly for quite some time. There was no need for words as they both took in each other's presence. Finally, their hearts that were working on overtime started to calm down.
