Xiu Mei lifted her head up when a streak of light shoots towards the sky, irrupting into millions of sparkling that fell to the ground. Not only the place but her face too glittered with the glow.
The fireworks continued….
"YEEEEEE... WOOWWWW…. YEEEE….."
Xiu Mei gasped in shock when all of a sudden hundreds of children came running towards her each holding a red rose in hand, giggling, shouting, celebrating, jumping, and surrounded the swing.
Childrens were awed by the firework that shots up, displaying a rain of light. They clapped seeing the various hues of colors, their small eyes reflected the same spark that glowed in the sky.
Xiu Mei was more interested to see the expression on their innocent faces rather than paying attention to the fireworks.
The reason we love children's smiles so much is because they remind us of our past when we were of their age, innocent, carefree and happy. They remind us that not all things in this world are unadulterated but some are pure.
"Look… look… it's writing something…"
"Ahh! It's time…"
"All of you be ready"
"Yes…"
Xiu Mei "…"
Xiu Mei's attention diverted when kids whispered something amongst each other pointing at the fireworks.
In the end, a perfectly synchronized streak of fireworks displayed a message,
[I ❤ YOU MEI]
Xiu Mei felt her consciousness leaving her body. So he brought her here for this, this was the important task that requires both their presence. And those important people?.... who are they? Was he talking about these kids?
With her mouth wide agape, her eyes were glued to the sky even after the magical words disappeared after five seconds. How disappointing? She wished it remained in the sky forever.
The place lit up once more. However, this time the entire place and garden illuminated with fairy lights in yellow, a perfect romantic set up.
Everything was perfect, magical, stunning, it looks like someone was writing a new fairytale with Feng Jianyu and Xiu Mei as the prince and princess.
The kids gave her flowers one by one until her arms were full and she could not afford to add another flower.
The man stood at a distance under the lights, looking at her intensely. The warm yellow lights that shone from all direction, made him look handsome than ever.
He slow-walked towards her binding her in his magnetic gaze. His melodic voice echoed. "Mei, I know why you wanted to leave this country at the earliest. It's true we hate that place where old memories haunt you, hurt you, tore opens the old wounds… But how could I let go of such a serious matter? If something troubles you, it's my duty to fix it. I won't let you leave this country without taking good memories along"
Xiu Mei could not help but smile as the man continued to cover the distance between them.
Feng Jianyu licked his lips, took a deep breath and continued walking, "Last time when I popped the question I know how bland it was, sitting inside the room, letting Koi fishes be our witness, in normal room light without anything special…." Xiu Mei giggled, something warm took over her heart and tears formed in her eyes as he continued, "I promised myself that one day I'll ask this question again, making sure that it's done perfectly"
From the corner of her eyes, she saw someone entering as Wang Shi, Feng Junjie and Feng Jin entered followed by Joseph who was with Xavier.
Huo Feng entered helping Kong Zhi in the wheelchair while Yeti brought the dogs, Gemie and Roxie.
Lu Xion came with the aged man and stood beside Jianyu's brothers.
Xiu Mei was still in the shock when someone approached her out of nowhere scaring the hell out of her. The roses in her hand were about to fall down but she made sure that not even a single rose to touch the ground. She relaxed when Bai Xin helped her with the roses.
Everyone was there…
All the people that hold importance in her life were present. The thing that's missing was the presence of Jianyu's parents and her own real family.
Even Zeng Shihong was missing; she has already made it clear that she will break the news of her marriage personally.
A piece of soft piano music reverberated in the air as Jianyu continued, "See…. Everyone is here. What could be grander than asking you the question in the presence of those who love you? Especially these children, our tonight's host and the little angels of this house called North Star Orphanage Home"
She looked at the kids and then at the place; this is the orphanage that comes under Zhi Memorial trust for orphans. She had been donating a generous amount of money every month to make sure that trust never lacks funds and give the best education to kids living under their care.
"From today onwards whenever you will think about Country B, you'll remember this day, you will remember me, you will remember our love, you will remember the smile on these children's faces, and you will remember this…." Xiu Mei saw him reached his hand out in pocket and took out a red velvet box.
She took a step back, her eyes widened. Everything around her paused, the world spinned in front of her....
The only thing that existed was the man standing in front of her, tear trickled down her eyes...
She finally understood the real purpose behind this set-up. She knows what is inside that box; she knows what he is about to do yet her heart beats like a jungle drum. She bites her lips anticipating his next move.
Without waiting any more, the man covered the distance in two large steps and went down on his knee…..
She covered her mouth, tears flowing uncontrollably….
Holding the box he looked up at Xiu Mei's face, took a deep breath, "Mei, will you marry me? I promise to pamper you all my life. I promise to give you a happy family with six kids and I promise to be by your side forever and ever"