The Tale of the Lotus Heart novel Chapter 5

Yong and I had been talking about me moving in with him. Now that danger lerked in every corner, it made sense to be around Yong more. I would also be able to sleep easier knowing he was there. It only took two days for me to gather my things and move in with him. Yong and his brother Tase actually lived together in the two bedroom condo, so I moved directly into Yong's room. Yong also took some time off of work, opting for working morning clinic hours instead. He made sure that either Tase or himself were always home. And me? I quit my job to opt for staying inside or with Yong. It was safer that way. After settling all of my things in Yong's room. I stepped out to meet his brother for the first time. Tase looked different than Yong. Where Yong had long, shiny black hair, Tase had shorter brown hair and he was a little taller than Yong.

"You must be Aivi. I'm Yong's older brother, Tase," Tase smiled at me as he offered his hand. Before my hand could make contact with his, Yong smacked his hand down.

"What did I just say?" Yong glared at his older brother.

"Don't touch your girlfriend unless it's a life or death situation," Tase recited as he rolled his eyes. I giggled before giving Tase a nod.

"It's nice to meet you, Tase," I smiled. As Tase went to his room, Yong wrapped his arms around my waist with a pout. I smiled as I brushed my finger against his straight nose.

"Aren't you being a little overprotective?" I asked as I quirked an eyebrow at him. Yong pecked me gently before pulling me closer.

"Tase is widely known for being a playboy. I don't want him trying to seduce the woman I love," he explained before placing a kiss on my forehead.

"I don't think anyone could take me away from you," I said sweetly. He finally smiled before sighing.

"If you want to go get ready for bed, I'll start on dinner," he said. I nodded before I went back to the room. After taking a shower, washing my hair, and changing into a big t-shirt and pajama pants, I went back to the kitchen where Yong was finishing up putting all the food on plates. He smiled over at me briefly before setting the pot back on the stove.

"Food is ready. Will you help me take this to the table?" He asked. I grabbed a plate before bringing it to the dining room table where Tase was already waiting. Yong set the other two plates down as I took a seat. Yong looked to me expectantly.