The storm eased into a steady drizzle, the house creaking with the weight of rain. Lianhua eventually drifted into a shallow, uneasy sleep after attempting to coerce Shi Yang out of his den of shadows—her mind haunted by the thin pink line she had seen hours earlier.
10:47 PM—Yunhe Town
She stirred suddenly, her body nudging her awake with an urgent need. Groggy, she slipped from the bed and padded across the floor in the dark, the boards cold against her feet.
On her way back, her gaze fell instinctively to the nightstand. She froze.
The pregnancy test was gone.
Her breath caught. In its place lay a single rose, deep crimson, its petals fresh and beaded with water as though plucked only moments ago.
Her fingers trembled as she picked it up.
And then she noticed another, lying just by the door.
Heart racing, she followed it—another rose, then a tulip, then lilies, each bloom different, as though someone had gathered the world's gardens to scatter in her path. She lifted them one by one, her arms slowly filling, until she cradled an unsteady bouquet against her chest.
The trail wound down the hall. Step by step, the storm's whispers muffled behind her as she stopped before his door.
It was unlocked.
Inside, the faint smell of his half-eaten meal and rain lingered, a trace of him. The room was dim, lamplight low, shadows flickering on the walls. Upon the bed, next to a small velvet ring box, lay a folded sheet of paper.
Her lips parted, her bouquet trembling as she reached for it.
The handwriting was jagged, as though written in a rush, but the words cut straight through her:
If you're reading this, then I've probably struggled to face you head-on. I know it might be cowardly, but after locking myself away for days, when I finally left to make good on your… offer, I found your test results.
It shocked me. I felt fear, joy, sadness, and grief—all at once. In truth, I almost turned back and shut myself away again. But what would I be if I did that?
My parents raised me better—no…
You raised me better than that, right?
So I took out every penny I had and went to the nearest jeweler, intent on making things right. But like I said, if you're reading this, then I'm still struggling to face you. I don't know how you'll react—if you'll be disappointed, angry, reject me, or tell me to leave.
So I've made up my mind: if you call me and give me your answer, I'll follow it. If you want me gone, I've already packed my bag. If you want us to start something together… then I'll be the best partner I can try to be.
Her eyes blurred as she lowered the paper. The storm outside had quieted to a soft patter, but inside her chest, her heart thundered louder than before.
The small ring box sat silently beside the letter, waiting.
Lianhua's fingers trembled as she lifted the small velvet lid. Inside lay a delicate ring, the band shining like liquid silver and the single gem catching the light in a soft, unwavering sparkle.
Her breath hitched. Tears sprang to her eyes, unbidden, as she pressed the ring to her lips, unsure whether to laugh, cry, or simply tremble with the intensity of the moment. She sank onto the edge of the bed, the bouquet of flowers clutched to her chest, heart racing with every emotion she hadn't dared to name.
After a moment, she pulled herself together, fumbling for her phone. Her fingers dialed his number with urgency, her pulse hammering in her ears.
The line rang. And rang.
Finally, a low, familiar voice answered.
"Hello?" Shi Yang's voice, calm but tinged with curiosity, came through.
"Where are you?" she asked quickly, not giving him a chance to speak first.
There was a pause. "Did you… read my letter?" he asked softly, a trace of hesitation in his words.
Lianhua cut him off, voice trembling but determined. "Where are you?"
Another pause. Then he said, "A bus stop… on Seventh Street."
Her eyes widened. "Don't go anywhere," she said firmly, grabbing her coat and keys in one frantic motion.
She dashed to the door, slipping on a coat over her lingerie in her hurry. Her heart pounded as she fumbled to start the car, rain-slicked roads reflecting the streetlights like scattered diamonds.
The engine roared to life, and she sped through the quiet streets of Yunhe Town, wind whipping through her hair, flowers and ring box secured on the passenger seat beside her.
Finally, she skidded to a stop at the bus stop. There he was, standing under the dim light, his silhouette familiar and grounding.
She jumped out of the car, running to him. "Yes!" she cried, tears spilling freely now. "Yes, I'll marry you!"
Shi Yang's eyes softened, and without hesitation, he pulled her close. Their lips met in a fierce, affirming kiss, the storm of emotion between them finally finding release. He kissed her back with the same intensity, as if sealing every promise and every fear into that single, perfect moment.
The world around them seemed to fade, leaving only the two of them, the rain, and the quiet certainty of the bond they had chosen to embrace.
His fingers held her waist, pulling her closer,closer. "I want to be with you forever," Shi Yang whispered, pulling back and looking into her eyes. She stared at him and pulled him back into the kiss.
Lianhua's eyes fluttered closed as Shi Yang's lips claimed hers again, his fingers digging into her waist. She let out a soft moan, melting into the kiss as if it could wash away all the guilt and shame she'd been carrying. When he finally broke away, she looked up at him with tears in her eyes, her voice barely above a whisper.
"I want that too... but I'm also scared of how this will work." She reached out and brushed a strand of hair from his forehead. "I'm older than you, and you haven't even finished high school."
She bit her lip. "I know what I just said, and I mean it, but not yet." She looked into his eyes. "You deserve to leave a little, go to college, make friends, and get a job, and when you're ready and you still want to be with me, then I'll marry you."
Shi Yang looked at her, his eyes filled with mock determination. He took her hand gently.
"I understand what you're saying," he said softly, "but I don't want to wait that long. I love you now, and I want to be with you now. We can figure this out together."
He brought her hand to his lips and kissed it tenderly. "I know it's unconventional... but I don't care about age or societal expectations when it comes to us."
He looked deep into her eyes. "I promise to take care of you and our child. And when I'm older and more established... maybe then we can get married in front of everyone if that matters to you."
He squeezed her hand reassuringly. "But for now... can't we just focus on loving each other and building our life together?"
"Yang Shi~" She called his name, and he held the back of her head and pulled her into a searing kiss. His tongue moved through her mouth with such passion it made her knees weaker; his other hand let go of hers and went between her coat, grabbing a handful of her flesh.
Lianhua gasped as Shi Yang's hand slipped under the warm fabric, his palm sizzling with heat. She broke the kiss, panting heavily, and gazed up at him with lust-filled eyes.
"Yang Shi," she whispered urgently, "if we keep this up... I won't be able to stop myself from taking you right here."
Her voice was husky with desire as she reached for the hem of her coat, pulling it off and letting it fall to the floor. Underneath, she wore a simple silk chemise that clung to her curves.
"I also want you so badly," he confessed breathlessly. "But... let's go to the car first. I don't think either of us can control ourselves when we get started out here in the open."
Lianhua nodded slowly in agreement as Shi Yang pulled away from their passionate embrace. She reached down and picked up his hand once more.
"Alright then... let's go."
She led him to the back seat of the car, her breath heavy as she let go of his hand. Kissed his cheek and opened the door, "For this once, you can stare all you want."
She stepped into the car and lay down on the seats, removing her chemise and showing her body to him. Her legs moved up, giving him room to enter, as she ran her fingers along her panties.
Shi Yang's eyes widened as he took in Lianhua's exposed form. His heart raced at the sight of his aunt laid out before him like a feast for his hungry gaze.
"Lianhua..." He stuttered out a breathless greeting before finally sliding into the car beside her. His own clothes were hastily discarded as he climbed onto the seat next to hers.
He leaned in close until their faces nearly touched. "You're so beautiful," he whispered reverently. "I've dreamed about this moment for so long."
His fingers trailed along the curves of her waist and hips before slipping beneath the waistband of her undergarments. He groaned at the feel of warm skin against his fingertips.
"I want to touch every inch of you," he murmured hotly against her lips. "Make you feel good, Aunt Lianhua."
His hands roamed over her body, mapping out the contours of her breasts, the dip of her navel, and the softness between her thighs. He pressed a tender kiss to each breast before gently squeezing them in his palms.
"Is this okay?" he asked softly, seeking permission as he explored her sensitive flesh with increasing boldness.
His hands feel so warm... so different from my husband's. She arched into his touch, breath hitching. "More than okay," she gasped, fingers tangling in his hair. "Don't stop, Yang Shi." Her hips lifted instinctively as his fingers brushed lower. "Ah! Right there—" She bit her lip to stifle a moan when his thumb found her clit.
Shi Yang's fingers danced over her sensitive flesh with growing confidence as Lianhua responded eagerly beneath him. He pressed kisses along her jawline and down her neck, his breath hot against her skin.
"Tell me what you like," he urged between gentle nips and sucks. "I want to make you feel incredible."
His thumb circled her clit persistently while another finger slid lower to tease at her entrance. The combination of sensations had Lianhua writhing beneath him.
"I love watching you lose control," he whispered huskily before capturing one of her nipples between his lips and suckling gently.
The contrast of heat and coolness sent shivers racing down Lianhua's spine. She tangled her fingers deeper in Shi Yang's hair as she began to pant heavily.
"Yes... right there," she moaned breathlessly when his finger pressed inside her. "More... please..."
Her body moved in time with his touch, hips rising to meet each thrust of his fingers as she chased the pleasure mounting within her.
Shi Yang's fingers pumped steadily into Lianhua's heat, his thumb continuing its relentless circles around her clit. He sucked harder at her nipple, the combination of stimulation driving Lianhua wild beneath him.
"Yang Shi!" She cried out, her voice a desperate whisper as she clung to him. "I'm so close... don't stop!"
Her inner walls clenched rhythmically around his invading fingers as the tension coiled tighter within her core. She rocked her hips urgently against his hand, chasing the peak of pleasure.
"Yes! Just like that!" she moaned loudly when he finally added a second finger to stretch and fill her more completely.
The additional pressure pushed Lianhua over the edge. Her back arched sharply off the seat as a powerful orgasm ripped through her body. She shook and trembled in his arms, crying out his name in ecstasy.
As the waves of pleasure subsided, Shi Yang gently withdrew his fingers and brought them to his lips for a taste of their combined essence. He watched Lianhua through heavy-lidded eyes as she lay panting and sated beside him.
He smiled, leaning back, and pulled off her panties completely. He held her black underwear, giving it a firm knead, before bringing it up to his nose. "You smell so tantalizing."
Shi Yang inhaled her scent, then threw the pair onto her stomach, "Put it in your mouth."
Lianhua's eyes widened in surprise at Shi Yang's request. A shiver ran down her spine as she gazed at the scrap of black fabric on her stomach. Her mouth went dry, but she obeyed his command without hesitation.
She parted her lips and brought the panties to her mouth. The fabric was warm from his touch and still carried the musky scent of their intimate encounter. She breathed it in deeply before sliding her tongue along the edge.
The texture was soft against her taste buds as she licked and sucked gently, savoring the essence of their shared pleasure. She moaned softly, the sound muffled by the fabric in her mouth.
Shi Yang watched her with dark, hungry eyes as she serviced his perverted desire with her mouth and tongue. He reached out to stroke her hair, his touch tender despite the raw desire burning within him.
"That's it... good girl," he praised hoarsely when she sucked harder on the panties. His fingers went to his boxers, pulling them down and freeing his hard member.
"Now it's time for my treat." He stroked his length a couple times and rubbed it against the remains of her own release on his hands and along her slit.
Her body tensed as his glans parted her folds, running up and down to coat itself properly before he held her waist and began pushing. "Can you feel that, Aunt Lianhua? I'm starting to go inside you."
"Ah! Yang Shi—" She gasped as he pushed inside, her back arching off the seat. So big... he's stretching me so much... Her fingers clawed at the car seat as he bottomed out. "Slow... go slow at first..." she panted, feeling him throb inside her.
Her soaked panties were still stuffed from her lips when he started moving. "Mmmph! Nngh—!" The vibrations of her moans made the fabric flutter. He's so rough... but it feels so good...
"Take those out," Shi Yang growled, tugging the panties from her mouth. "I want to hear you properly."
Lianhua whimpered as he snapped his hips harder. "Y-Yang Shi! You're too—ah! Too deep!" Her legs wrapped around his waist instinctively. "Don't stop... don't stop..."
His hands gripped her thighs, spreading her wider. "Look at you," he breathed, watching her body take every inch. "So greedy for me."
She could only nod, her voice breaking into breathless cries as he drove her toward another climax. "I'm— I'm gonna—!" Her nails dug into his shoulders. I can't hold back...