President's Beloved
Meet Again (Dion and Mrs Liang)
Fresh wind hit the handsome face of Dion who was sitting daydreaming on a park bench in one of Beijing's city parks. Scratches of dusk coloring the western horizon. In the afternoon before bright darkness, the sun was still dashing down on the city.
Dion was reminiscing about his happy times with the Liang family before Rose arrived. Once every weekend, a picnic in this park or some other place was a routine. The laughter was still evident in Dion's memory. He longs for the moments of being with his parents before Rose arrives and sets the house on fire. It makes her and Camelia uncomfortable at home. Unknowingly, tears trickled down from both corners of Dion's eyes.
"Eh weren't you the sister of the lady at the restaurant a while ago?" Dion looked up when there was a question directed at him. Dion's eyeballs are a little slanted. It was a question from Madam Liang who was staring at him making sure.
"Really, right?"ask Mrs Liang. Dion nodded. He mastered his longing, wiped the corner of his eyes and smiled knots at Madam Liang. Dion still had to maintain the charade of not knowing Madame Liang who was none other than her real mother. The woman he so missed. Want to feel hugging, clutching tightly Mrs Liang. However, again for the time being it would only be wishful thinking.
"Please sit down, Madam," said Dion, shifting to give a seat to Mrs Liang.
Madam Liang then sat down. The middle-aged woman sighed softly then turned to look at the stiff-looking Dion by looking straight ahead. The young man looked nervous."You alone?"mrs Liang asked starting the conversation. Dion nodded.
Lady Liang oh-ria. He followed Dion looking straight ahead. "You were crying. Does this park hold memories?" Madam Liang is indeed a type of person who is quite easy to get along with, both his age, below or above. Before attending Dion, Lady Liang who was not far from Dion earlier, had been watching Dion since sitting on the bench of this park. Curiosity and a sense of attachment made him decide to approach Dion.
Dion nodded. "I used to have picnics with my family in this park. However, it's been a long time."
"Where are your parents, son?"
"They …." Dion paused his words.
Why do I wish the boy's parents and brother were me?inner Lady Liang, her eyes could not bear the twinkle of hope. Dion was unaware. He kept looking straight ahead. In the next second Dion lowered his head.
You are beside me, Mom, Dion continued inwardly, shaking her head.
"Ah .. sorry. I didn't mean to make you sad," Madam Liang said. He misrepresented Dion's trough.
"No, what," said Dion.
"We talked a lot. But, don't know each other yet. Young man, meet Susan Wang's mother. You can call me Mother Susan" said Lady Liang, introducing herself to Dion as she extended her hand.
"Dion. Dion Shane is my name" said Dion, introducing himself with a sweet smile.
The deg! Madam Shane's heart skipped a beat faster hearing the name of this young man beside her. Dion's warm hands welcomed Mrs Liang's cold hand. Dion was stunned to feel his mother's body temperature.
"D-Dion?"
"Your hands are so cold, Madam. Are you sick?"ask Dion. Dion noticed Madam Liang's shock. Eyes widened again in tears, a million longings emanated from it.
"Are you okay, Madam? Is there something wrong with my name?"dion asked, raising his eyebrows even though he knew the reason why his mother had been silent for so long.
Could this child be Dion, my son? But why did he act so unfamiliar with me? He was also very calm, again his surname was not Liang. Madam Liang smiled knotingly.
"Hm if you may know, mother's son where does he look?"
Madam Liang's face became clouded. Dion felt guilty. He just wants to know his mother's answer about the departure of him and Camelia five years ago. "Ah sorry. I didn't mean it."
"No. I think you should share your feelings with someone. And son, I feel comfortable with you. Being with you makes you feel like you're sitting next to Mom's son, Dion," said Ms. Liang. Dion could not refuse. He just nodded small.
"Both of my children, Jasmine and Dion left our family because of something. Dion left disappointed in me, his father. For the past five years, I can't forget them. I miss them so much. This park is one of the witnesses of our togetherness and happiness. You know what, kid? Our house feels dead without their presence" Mrs Liang said with tears in her memory. With a slight stiffening, Dion embraced and carried Madame Liang in his embrace. Madam Liang immediately hugged Dion tightly. Shedding tears in Dion's arms.
"I-I miss them so much. I don't even know where and how they are now. If only I could repeat time, I would go back to that year. I won't let them go, huhuhu!" It's dark. The mother and son were still hugging. Dion closed his eyes. In his heart he shouted an apology for his mother.
Dion opened his eyes as his phone rang. Dion immediately picked up the phone and answered a call from Camelia.
"Okay, Brother. I'm going home now" Dion replied. Madam Liang had already taken off her embrace, was wiping away the tears that flooded her cheeks. "From your sister?"
"Yes, Madam." Madam Liang smiled wryly as Dion was reluctant to call her Mother.
"It's night. Go home. Your brother must be very worried."
"But what about the lady?"
"My husband will come to pick me up" replied Madam Liang.
"Ah okay. Then I say goodbye. Tomb, Mistress," said Dion. He stood up and prepared to leave.
"Eh wait!"hold Madam Liang. Dion turned around, "what's your brother's name?"ask Mrs Liang.
"Camelia" Dion replied.
"Camelia?" Madam Liang muttered.
"If you have time, stop by the Liang family restaurant again" the lady said. Dion nodded briefly.
"Goodbye, ma'am," said Dion, smiling, then turning around and walking away. Madam Liang was glued to her place.
"Susan, what do you see?" A soft voice, followed by a light clap landed on Madam Liang's shoulder.
"Ah there is no. Let's go home." Lady Liang did not want to talk about her meeting with Dion. Mr. Liang nodded and invited Mrs Liang to come home as it got darker