The Overnight Chosen Wife: Darling, Kiss Me Deeper

Xiehan took Lanni to the restaurant he had suggested a while ago. Because they were both famished, they ordered immediately and started eating as soon as the meals arrived. It was only when they were eating dessert that Ji Xiehan found the chance to ask. "You have been so silent lately. Is something bothering you?" 

For the last few days, they had not met and only exchanged calls and text messages. Lanni didn't sound alright, but he had been waiting for her to open up on her own. But seeing that she was still a little moody, he couldn't help but ask. 

Lanni smiled briefly. "I'm…" 

She was going to say that she was alright but she knew that she wasn't. Ji Xiehan would only be worried about her if she didn't speak up so she did. "I realized why I couldn't recover my memory before, even with hypnosis." 

"Why is that?" Ji Xiehan was curious. 

"It's Xia Luna." 

Ji Xiehan was taken aback. Xia Luna? How was she even responsible? 

"I overheard her saying that she couldn't let me recover my memory, right after telling her about the few things I had remembered." 

Lanni looked betrayed as she glanced at the shocked Xiehan. "Can you imagine how shocked I was? After trying my best and hoping to remember anything, I suddenly realize that my own sister is the reason why I couldn't, and the person I thought of as a friend knew about it all along. Not only that, but now I'm also almost sure that she is also the one who made me lose my memory from the start." 

"I didn't think she was capable of doing such a thing." Xiehan was shocked too. He didn't think Luna could possibly hurt her own sister. 

"I didn't think she could do it either. But that's what I get for trusting her too much." Lanni laughed in self-mock. "Here I was thinking of ways to make mother get to know her better and clear whatever misunderstanding there is between them. Who knew that behind closed doors, she was busy scheming against me? I should never have trusted her." 

Xiehan took her hand and caressed it. "Don't blame yourself my love. You didn't know. But Lanni, I don't know much about Luna but I do know…" 

"You know that she loves me and wouldn't do anything to deliberately hurt me, and I shouldn't jump into conclusions before listening to her explanation?" Lanni suddenly interrupted, catching him off guard. 

"Xiehan, there is nothing for her to explain. I know she is going to lie to me. Mom was right about her." 

Xiehan sighed and didn't know what to say without sounding like he was taking sides. Besides, if he were to take sides, he should sound like he was siding with his girlfriend. So he changed the topic. "Did you remember anything just now?" 

"Yeah." Lanni's attention was successfully diverted. 

"At least I can pin some pieces of the puzzle together. I was investigating something. I was just about to get the answer that I was looking for when my trainer destroyed all my leads and jeopardized my investigation. I was so angry that I confronted him." Lanni explained. 

"Actually, I don't understand him at all. Sometimes, he is helpful to me. Like when I got on the big boss' bad side, he stood up for me. He also saved my life on several instances. But at other times, he acts like he has been possessed by a devil. He will make my life hell and snap at me for making the slightest mistake." 

Ji Xiehan's key word was, "A man?" 

Lanni understood that tone and found him cute. "Don't worry. We kept a professional distance. At least I don't remember anything that states otherwise." 

She knew that Xiehan might be scared that once she recovered her memory, she might find that she had been in love with someone else. That had crossed her thoughts too, but she no longer worried about it. No matter what her past came back with, she would only love Xiehan. 

Seeing that he had calmed down from the sudden rush of anxiety, she continued, "I still don't know much about that organization but whatever it was, mother didn't want me to be there. We had a fight because of it and she even thought that I was only there because I wanted to please my grandma." 

"Your grandma?" Xiehan was surprised. Lanni had a grandma? 

"Yes. I don't remember much about her yet, but mom said she didn't ever like me. Anyway, I wasn't there because of anyone. I only wanted to help the nation." 

Xiehan had a bad feeling about this. Lanni had lost her memory as a young a.d.u.l.t. What did a girl that young have to do with helping the nation? And from how she made it sound, she must have been a teenager. 

"So what were you? An investigation agent of some sort? You must have been so young for that." Xiehan inquired, surprised that he had even thought of that possibility. 

"I don't know for sure. But whatever it was, it must have been nice. I was helping bring the truth to light and who knows, probably saving a few lives while at it." 

"It wasn't anything nice." Xiehan stated, much to her shock. "Your mom was against it. Besides, your trainer didn't even want you there. It must be because he didn't want to risk your life." 

"So what? It's my life." Lanni shrugged. 

"You're being unreasonable." Xiehan admonished seriously. 

"Excuse me?" She was taken aback.

"Do you want me to tell you what you want to hear, or what you need to hear? Because what you need to hear is that what you just said is selfish and unreasonable." 

Lanni remained silent and he continued. "Aunty Li loves you so much. She would die if anything happened to you. You are her only family, Lanni. Why are you only thinking of what you want and not what would become of her if what you want landed you in danger? Why can't you think of the people who love you?" 

Lanni was taken aback by the sudden lecture, but every word he said was true. "Xiehan, this is just what I'm speculating. Don't crucify me yet." 

Xiehan caressed her small hand over the table. "Lanni, I wouldn't let you drag yourself into danger. 

Lanni placed her other hand on his with a smile and promised, "I will not do anything that will make you worried." 

Xiehan was satisfied by her declaration, so he paid the bill and they left the restaurant. In his car, he pondered whether to drop her home yet. A thought crossed his mind. Since he had already taken the day off, he might as well spend it with her. 

"Why don't we go to my place? We can play a few games and catch a movie later." 

"Sure." Lanni agreed. She had nothing to do at home either. 

Xiehan drove to his mansion. There was no traffic since it was just early in the afternoon so they arrived quite fast. When the car came to a stop, he turned to Lanni and realized that she was gazing at him. 

He leaned over and kissed her on the cheeks. Seeing that she was still staring and seemed to be deep in thoughts, he kissed the corner of her lips. 

Lanni snapped back from whatever she was thinking about and hugged his neck, kissing his lower lip. 

"Honey, let's get into the house first." He suggested, and she nodded. They got off the car fast, and he didn't even lock it before grabbing her into a hug and pressing his lips against his.

They entered the house, kissing all the way to his room. Luckily all the servants had disappeared to their rooms and whatever other places they could find as soon as they saw the two of them hugging and kissing. 

Xiehan unlocked the door using one hand as the other hand hugged her against his body. He pushed the door open and carried her in, pressing her against the door as soon as it closed. Kissed landed from her lips to her neck as he impatiently tugged at her clothes and started taking them off. 

Lanni hadn't known it but she had so badly missed the feel of his touch. The anticipation was mutual. She yanked his tie off and literally ripped his shirt open, sending buttons flying across the room. They took their clothes off at a remarkable speed. 

"I want you." she mumbled against his now bare chest. She pushed him backwards until he reached the bed and when he did, she pushed him down on it. He obediently let her push him onto the bed and gasped as she came on top of him.

Her lips crashed down on his in an impatient kiss. She hugged her tightly and deepened the kiss.

"I missed you." She lifted her body slightly and glanced down below, at the bulge that had already formed on his crotch. "Both of you."