● THE PURCHASE ● 1

I found out master Li He and his wife didn't stay long, they left soon after and I was called to clean up the mess in the living room. It broke my heart not being able to speak to him. I shouldn't have expected too much from master Li He. Why would my former master have anything to do with me?

The very next day I was surprised to find out master Li He came back at the manor, I wasn't called to serve him some refreshments, but I saw him and my new master going for a slow stroll in the courtyard. They were in carefree conversation. It made me wonder what brought him back the very next day. He didn't have his wife tagging him along this time, he's alone and the tension he wore when he saw me yesterday - suprised as he was gone.

Master Li He seemed relaxed today.

I watched him while I hang the sheets on the line to air dry, half hidden behind it. For some reason, I felt the need to hide from him after yesterday. After I saw his wife, after he remained silent without acknowledgement, I felt like he didn't care.

His head lifted and his eyes wandered into mine, he had his smile worn already when he looked at me while I met his eyes.

Mater Li He's glance was quick, it flicked into me, and then, away. It was enough to make sure the girl who stood behind the rippling white fabric was me.

He looked away leaving a sudden urge of ache in me as he looked away. My longing for him stabbed me in the chest as I did the same, turning away as I picked up to what I was doing.

That evening, my master called me to his side while he was enjoying his food.

I rushed away from kitchen walking over to the dining room to get to him. My head already tucked to my chest with my eyes down to my feet as I approached him. ''You called for me, master?

Master picked up his cup of tea with puckered lips sipping slowly. He made me wait a few seconds as he enjoyed his drinking before drifting his attention as he spoke olden gentle voice. ''Li He is quite fond of you.''

My chest squeezed at the mention of his name, my cheeks flushed red. ''You brought me from his parents, master.''

He smiled, his eyes soft on mine. ''I think his fondness for you reaches a different level.'' He groaned and touched his round belly with satisfaction. ''He offered me a great deal of money to buy you back after he saw you yesterday.''

I tried holding back my stun, but the shock showed anyway. I brimmed with delight. ''Really?''

He laughed expecting the exact reaction.

''So, what do you think? Should I let you go.''

''Yes!'' I clapped my hands to the mouth, feeling bad at how fast I spat my answer.

TO BE CONTINUED..........

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