In Dong Xian's PDA: People alone...

Today is a crucial day... success or fail, will depend on Leo...
Today is also normal day... woke up at 6:30... wash-up .... shave.... out of the room at 7:00...

Sapphire... Diamond Villa... down to main building... up the hill to the back... Pizza Hill... Douglas Suite... Diamond ... round one... Sapphire... Diamond Villa... down to main building... up the hill to the back... Pizza Hill... Douglas Suite... Diamond ... round two... Sapphire... Diamond Villa... down to main building... up the hill to the back... Pizza Hill... Douglas Suite... When I jogged pass Diamond, amongst a group of hoteliers, I saw you. You see me too, as you smile and wave to me... Gladly, I wave back and run towards you...

"Good morning, Dong Xian" You greet me with a dazzling smile...
"Good morning, Zhen Yin." You seemed to be radiating with energy ... Seeing you early in the morning is a bonus to my day: am I too greedy to ask for such blessing everyday?

"Wow, you went jogging so early?" You enquired as we started to stroll.
Yes: would you like to join me? I replied.
"Jogging? Me? My alarm clocks don't function well..." You giggled... Clocks, with a "s": so you need more than one alarm-clock? I smiled....

"Manager Xu: We are moving on" ... your colleagues called you... "Okay. I will catch-up in a while..." you turned around to reply before we continue to stroll to a quieter spot ... "sorry, Dong Xian... where were we? Yes: jogging... You jog everyday?" So more questions from you...
Yes, I do... been doing that since high school ... started off to save some money, then, it became a habit: it is a great way to enjoy some solitary moments before a hectic day, and for sorting out problems and making plans...

"Is it because you are persistent? Or is it due to your character?" your continued to fire questions at me.
Persistent? Character? Interesting question. I won't call it character: it is just a part of me. It has been clear to me a long time ago that everyone have their own life to lead. Everyone carry their own burden. It is up to you to define your own target, it is also up to you to push yourself towards it... you only have yourself to blame if you fail as it is too big a responsibility for anyone else...

"Since you're used to being alone, you find it hard to communicate with others now. Am I right?" More questions: you started to sound like New York Times' reporters: Am I really that difficult to get along with? Then, you clarified your concern: the way you live sounds very lonely ...

Yes, you are right... in particularly when you found everyone else going in the opposite directions... but this is my choice, and my life. Besides, it does not matter now, as I've found a special person... "I can tell who that special person is..." you continued where I stopped... so you can read my mind now

Yes: that special person is my window to outside world. Through that window, I can now see the others and how they lead their lives... Thank you, my dear...

"There isn't one person ... you ... very popular... happy ... popular?" Don't think I heard all you said as I was thinking of how I should put it... Noticing that I did not reply, you repeated your question, "You... you aren't happy about being popular?" Then, you waited for my reply.

This is the moment ... Zhen Yin...

Yes? You prompted...

On a bright and sunny morning.... no, not just bright and sunny morning... I hope to see you everyday... I pause. I look at you, waiting for your response.

I did not get any verbal reply from you: your face went red, then looked increasingly uneasy...

"Work"... you uttered...
Work: you can't work all day, right? That's not a good answer.

Softly you added, "Me too...."
Me too: that's much better... But is that all? I waited.

Face still red, with an embarrassed smile... After a long silence, you changed topic, "Oh yes, have you had your breakfast?... "
So you have nothing more to add: if it is so difficult for you to admit your feelings, I won't push anymore...

Can't join you today, I apologized. Today, is a crucial day.
You protested, "You have rejected me today. I'll seek revenge!"
Three seconds ago, you were looking for a place to hide. Now you decided to go after the hunter instead? Interesting world indeed... I stood up, and apologized to you again that I have to go...

"Dong Xian, I hope you'll have a good day... "... that's the last line I heard from you before we part...
Today is a crucial day... a normal day... and also a special day: with you in it, I am confident that today will turn out fine...

Zhen Yin's thoughts: Hunter?

Tomorrow is the first session of the staff orientation... As senior staff, I must set a good example....

"Ring..." "Ring..."... Time to get up... Made it to Diamond Villa, with time to spare: Floor Manager Xu: well done!...

Good morning... everyone... "Is breakfast ready?" "Thank you..." "See you..."

Someone jogging: Dong Xian! You are early!!... I waved... So nice to see you in the morning..."Good morning, Dong Xian"

"It was overcast just now... Didn't know you still jog..." I asked...

Dong Xian, with a light smile, "Would you like to join me?"

"If I am free, can I?"
Jogging? Don't need coaching, correct? I giggled...
Where are my shorts though? Have to dig it out when I get home...
But... my alarm clocks fail at times... "I need morning calls"

"Manager Xu: We are moving on first" ... Xianting called..."Okay. I will catch-up in a while.......sorry, Dong Xian... where were we? Yes: jogging... You jog everyday?"

"I do jog everyday... habit... rain or shine", you said...
Not all jogs everyday... you even when it rains.
You actually run fast. Not everyone can do that.

Isn't that too hard on yourself? Are you giving yourself too much pressure? Are you too persistent? Or is that in your character?

"Because I have realized early...... that others would not be interested in my life... They would also not be responsible for my fate"

You grew up alone, in a strange world, defending for yourself... that sounds somewhat heavy... Since you're used to being alone, you find it hard to express yourself. Am I right?

"Not now. Not anymore. There is someone special by my side now"

"I can tell who that special person is...", feeling delighted...

"Yes, you're right"... Thank you, dear...

You can see our housekeepers, kitchen assistants, Hotel staff now...like you confessed in my hiding place...

"There isn't one person who doesn't know you in our Hotel." No response...
"You've become very popular. Are you happy about being popular?" No response again...
Strange?? Still no response... or "You... you aren't happy about being popular?"

"Zhen Yin"

Yes? ...

You paused ... just looking at me... what's so difficult to say?...

"Just like now....
on a bright and sunny morning....
I hope to see you everyday"

Ahh? What? Arhmm... I look left, up... heartbeat accelerating ...
You always catch me unaware... you manage to do it again...
Face warmer than just now... so hot...
You are still looking at me... for an answer...

"I..." ahmm... "Work..."... wrong
I mean to say that I concur with you, "Me too"... Yes...

Blood racing... inhaling... weakly smile, "you had breakfast? Want to join us?"
There is simple breakfast in the staff lounge... I mean, I can bring some coffee and croissant for you...

"I have some important matters today. I need to head back now".... Too bad that I also need to work... but nice to see you, you know...

If you want to see me everyday, you ..."You should reduce your workload..." I laughed... Yes, by the way, the competent Hotelier will seek revenge for being rejected this morning...

"All right! I'll give you a hand!" You said this okay. Don't forget, haha!...

"Have a good day!" Good luck, Dong Xian. Nice to see you in the morning... I waved...

Ommo... we talked for quite a while ... I ran towards Diamond Villa to catch-up with the rest ...