In Between Us || Zhanyi

Last Worked: 13/09/2024

As Zhan rummaged through his cupboard, looking for a tie he needed for tomorrow, a small package suddenly tumbled from the top shelf and landed in front of him. Zhan bent down to pick it up, surprised by the unexpected discovery. It was a simple plastic bag, unremarkable at first glance. Suspicious of the presence of something like this in his cupboard Zhan opened it, He found a shirt inside—a pink shirt, of all things.

The color was completely opposite to Zhan's usual taste. He preferred dark, muted tones, things that matched his serious and professional demeanour. This shirt, however, was bright and casual, a piece of clothing Zhan would never have chosen for himself. Not only was the color wrong, but the shirt wasn't even from a well-known brand nor the looks felt premium like his all collection. In fact, it looked like something that had been bought from a local market.

Curiosity piqued, Zhan examined the shirt more closely. To his surprise---It was his size, but that only deepened the mystery. Who had given him such a thing? And why would they even think he would wear such cheap thing?

Zhan was about to throw the shirt aside when something stirred in the back of his mind—He didn't receive this shirt on his own nor Yibo mentioned anyone giving him this. Yibo was the only person apart from him who had access to his cupboard. Then could it be Yibo who brought it?—for him.......Zhan's gaze fall on the plastic bag earlier, his memory was sharp, he had seen it somewhere...but where....Zhan tried to remember.

Suddenly, the scene came back to him like a wave crashing over the shore—a distant memory, faint but persistent.

Flashback~~~~

It was the very next morning after Zhan and Yibo's wedding day. Yibo was trying to adjust with Zhan's family in the large, imposing house that was now, in part, his home too. Despite his shortcoming of being introvert and blank in such situation Yibo tried his best to connect with Zhan's family who were thrilled by the marriage and had been eager to welcome Yibo properly.

So, after breakfast they took Yibo with them and had showered him with gifts. From Zhan's parents, siblings, other near relatives all gave gifts and blessings to Yibo. They welcomed him with open and warmth heart, though Yibo was confused how to reciprocate, he felt good after a long time.

After the chaos left, it was only Zhan's mother and Yibo left in the room. Zhan's mother made Yibo sit in her room and handed him a box —The box itself only screaming so much wealth that no one needed to confirm that the thing inside would be something very expensive. And Yibo was not wrong at all.

"What happened dear, open it...this is for you"............Zhan's mother insisted then pause......... "from Zhan~~~", the lady smiled softly, watching Yibo with kind eyes as he gingerly opened the box.

Anyone can guess, the thing lying on Yibo's hand worth millions. It was a hand-crafted stunning platinum chain holds a bold ox-head locket, crafted with a rugged matte finish that emphasizes its strength and sophistication. Accented with small black diamonds in the eyes, horns and neck, set in brushed rose gold, the locket adds a touch of understated luxury to the design. —an exquisite piece worth millions.