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At Sean Empire....

Jiron was coming towards Zhan's cabin as he was bestowed a responsibility by Yibo......handover Zhan a beautiful handmade custom invitation card that Yibo had chosen for Zhan.

Jiron was enquired by Zhan's PA and asked to handover the invitation to him as the PA had been instructed DND from inside.

Having no other option Jiron handed it over to him but he informed the PA clearly that it was urgent and from Yibo.

Upon mentioning Yibo's name the PA decided to intercom Zhan and in few minutes a person approached the PA. Taking the card from the PA, he opened it and with a crook smile he went inside where Zhan was sitting leaning on his seat after the heated conversation he had with Kuan.

The person handed Zhan the card which Zhan opened and read......A invitation to a charity function today by 6pm

Zhan was about to fold the card when his phone beeped.........

From Unknown number....... I wish Mr.Xiao to witness his husband's confession......Blue Shine, 102  at 6pm

Zhan's other hand balled in tight fist as his blood boiled.......

"Argh!!!!"........with a loud growled Zhan broke the vase against his mirror wall causing his classy luxurious office a mess again.

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Hotel Blue Shine.......Room 102

The room was in chaos with Yibo and his 5 team mates making mess out of mess.....they had set up the bed, lights, music, room decoration multiple times only to reject by one or other.

Yibo was clutching his hair out of frustration as he never thought that planning a simple surprise for his beloved would be this tough. Now he also realized why people found it difficult to chose gifts for his or her partner. Why they spend so much time and became so skeptical. 

Yes all are good but we want the best and nothing seems best when we compare it to his or her level......it always feels that person deserve something much better.

After a lot of tussle and mussle they somehow managed to get everything sorted.......Now came the next circus......Yibo's confession speech.....from google to weibo....from websites to blogs....from poetry to stories...they took words, lines from everywhere even from movies and web series........making Yibo faint after reading those words and seeing the size of the confession letter....where his friends were patting their own backs being all proud.

Finally Yibo decided to keep it simple...only three words...... I  ......   LOVE   .....  YOU  .......as with each passing time he was getting paranoid now.....his confidence and patience was losing it strings as he could feel himself being restless and even after thousand assurance and reasoning there were no sign that his heart would feel peace.

With Xuan and Cheng he completed his dress up, then JiLi and Ziyi did his make up.......today he want his best version to reflect only for Zhan.....he wanted to look perfect. Jiyang handed him the bouquet of red roses and with a smile Yibo was ready.

The clock was striking 5:50pm when Ziyi screamed out who had focused his eyes on the window.

"Car parked....car parked!!!....Are we ready?"..........Ziyi screamed for which a loud scream echoed in the living room

"Yes!!! Mission Anniversary Jiayou!!!"........all screamed in unison

The master bedroom was decorated just like a room for newly-wedded first night....red roses, scented candles, silk bedsheet, with lace curtains.....giving the whole environment a romantic aura.

The group of five made their friend stand in the middle of the living room and took their positions hiding here and there to enjoy the upcoming view.

Standing in the dimly lighted auspicious living room with raging heart in three pieces suit Wang Yibo or Xiao Wang Yibo......who was nervous as well as excited

The door clicked open and a figure entered.......Yibo stepped forward and kneeled on spot...extending the bouquet of red roses he said with utter sincerity....... "I Love You"

Yibo was so nervous that he could not figure out to wait for the person to enter and he should have shown little more courtesy......just like a fish out of the water he was battling with his anxiety. 

The group at the same moment popped out the confetti they were holding and shout out loudly. 

"I love you too...my Yibo"..........came a clear reply but the voice was not belonged to the person Yibo was expecting.

"Wait!!!....Cheng, turn on the lights...fast ".........Yibo stood up abruptly and ordered

"But Yi....."........Cheng wanted to know the reason when Yibo ordered again and this time quite harshly and darkly.................."I said turn on the lights Cheng"

The lights turned on shocking everyone present there........the person was none other than Jiron who was standing there with teary eyes which reflect an unknown hint of pain.

"Where is Zhan?"..............Yibo's question was straight and emotionless

Call him heartless but he was not in mood to entertain Jiron as right now all his preparation had been ruined by the same person, it was unbearable for Yibo that Jiron directly or indirectly tried to take Zhan's place....also he confessed back.

"Sigh!!!....Xiao Sir, Went to a charity ceremony with Mr.Bowen"..............Jiron answered

"Have you given him the card?".................Yibo asked

"Yes"...............Jiron answered

Yibo stepped forward and stood just in front of Jiron.......looking straight into Jiron's eyes Yibo asked again...."You sure?"

For the first time Yibo questioned back Jiron.........till date whatever Jiron said was never questioned by Yibo but today his loyality was questioned. The despair look in Jiron's eyes for this question from Yibo made even other present people  felt pity, but Yibo had no emotion in his eyes.

"Yes!!!".....................Jiron answered in a chocked voice

"Its all over...you all may leave.".................Yibo said in a heavy voice as he stepped back and slumped onto the couch

All of them were feeling very bad for Yibo but they knew no amount words could right now comfort Yibo......on getting gestures from Jiron they decided to take leave.

Jiron came forward and kneeled in front of Yibo and cupped his face to make Yibo face him.

Couldn't control anymore a lone tear escaped from Yibo's eyes which Jiron wiped away immediately......he leaned a little more and out of grief Yibo leaned forward as he was in urge to cry out his heart.

At the very moment the door which was not locked as after the teammates leave neither Yibo nor Jiron did so.......swung opened startling both Jiron and Yibo in a jerk.

Standing at the doorway with his full glory......Sean Xiao Zhan with an unreadable expression on his face.......then only Yibo realized his position with Jiron.

"Zhan......"........Yibo hurriedly separated himself from Jiron as he wanted to be in Zhan's arms only.

Yibo sprinted off from sofa and run towards Zhan but before he went near Zhan stopped his movement with raising a hand which made Yibo bewilder.

"So, he is your love of the life....your first love.......Mr. Wang Yibo?"...............Zhan asked making Yibo felt the ground under his feet just torn apart

Tears welled up Yibo's eyes as he just shook his head vigorously and before he could speak a word Zhan forwarded a bundle of pages in front of Yibo.

"Happy anniversary Mr.Wang...hope you have a great life with your beloved"..........Zhan said as he glanced towards Jiron

Yibo saw the papers and felt shiver ran down his body..............................Divorce papers

Zhan didn't wait for anything as he turned his heels and started to move.......making Yibo panic.....he couldn't let Zhan go without explanation.

Coming out of trance Yibo was about to chase Zhan when Jiron stopped him....

"Jiron, let me go!!!...I need to explain everything to Zhan."............Yibo said hurriedly as he glanced towards the exit 

"You still want to explain him!!...don't you have a little pride left for yourself?...this is not the Yibo I used to know."................Jiron said

Yibo jerked away Jiron's hand softly and said in a voice which was actually very unknown to Jiron....... " I am fighting for my pride only......my Love is my pride....my husband is my pride...our marriage is my pride".............Yibo went away leaving flabbergast Jiron behind who just started at Yibo disappearing figure.

"Do you think Zhan would believe him?"....................Jiron asked

"Don't worry!!! Zhan had already left for the airport, also Kuan has already arrived to take Yibo with him in states.....but I must say you did a tremendous job........acting innocent in front of Yibo, provoking Zhan via calls and acting all close with Yibo in front of Zhan.......you deserve an Oscar"....................The person standing in shadows spoke as he came under floor light

"Not more than you.......shouldn't we celebrate our victory?".................Jiron said as he smiled all evil

"Sure...lets go inside."...............with a similar evil smile replied Bowen

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