The Billionaire's Promise
Chapter 215: Meeting Her

Chapter 215: Meeting Her

"Sister.. Sister.. your ad is very popular. Madonna’s Sales Director called big brother and told him that their sales tripled after your advertisement came out."

"Really? That’s great to hear." Mu Lan who was about to play the piano turned toward the door. She smiled when she saw Mu Chen excitedly enter the living room.

"A company abroad contacted them and they said they want to meet with you for a collaboration."

"Company abroad?" Mu Lan frowned.

"Oh, you don’t need to travel. They can do the photoshoot here. I checked with big brother and he said if it is okay with you then you can talk to them personally."

Mu Lan pondered for a moment before agreeing.

"The appointment is set for tomorrow during lunch at Oriental Restaurant. Brother is still on a business trip so I will accompany you to meet them."

Mu Lan patted her cousin’s head. Mu Chen’s face turned red. When Mu Lan saw it, she pinched his cheeks and laughed heartily. Her cousin or rather her brother looked too cute.

"Go do your homework. Stop disturbing me anymore. I am practicing piano."

Mu Chen nodded obediently and headed to his room. Mu Lan on the other hand started playing the piano and soothing music filled the entire house. She honed her piano skills in the few days after she regained her eyesight. She learned to read notes and she even started composing songs for her baby girl. What she was playing now was a song she composed which she called "Precious Little Jewel."

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The following day, Mu Lan changed into a baby blue maternity dress that was given to her by Madonna. It has a square neckline with white piping under the chest area. The sleeves were short and were just a little above her elbow. She matched it with white flat sandals. Auntie Wan accompanied her and they set off to the restaurant.

The restaurant was a famous high-end restaurant. It has a good view of the sea. A waiter in a red and white uniform greeted them politely.

"Sis, I left my cell phone in the car. I’ll go get it and will catch up with you." Mu Chen looked at the waiter and instructed him to take the two women to the third floor first. The waiter nodded politely and led them to a private room on the third floor.

Erik and Marlon came fifteen minutes earlier. Marlon was looking at the menu while Erik was fiddling with his cell phone.

The door of the private room opened and the waiter held it as a pregnant woman appeared accompanied by a middle-aged nanny.

When Mu Lan saw the man sitting on the chair facing her, she paused. How come that man looked familiar? Do I know him?

Auntie Wan noticed the momentary loss of Mu Lan’s composure. She gently nudged her and Mu Lan was brought back to her senses. She continued walking toward the table.

Both Erik and Marlon were stunned. They were still sitting down when Mu Lan and her nanny has been standing n front of them for some time.

"Hi, my name is Mu Lan. She extended her hand to the two men whose mouths were wide open.

Erik recovered first. He hurriedly stood up and accepted Mu Lan’s outstretched hand. "Sorry for the rudeness," Erik spoke in English. The moment his hand closed over Mu Lan’s, his heart skipped a bit. He felt that the hand was so familiar. ’But why does she not recognize me?’ When she paused earlier at the door, he thought that she would run to him with open arms.

Auntie Wan cleared her throat. The man has been holding Missy’s hand for a long time.

"Erik Lee. I am .. Erik .. Lee." He stammered. He reluctantly let go of her hand and pulled a chair for her. He has to exert a lot of effort to control himself from not crying and hugging her.

Mu Lan noticed the strange gaze of the man before her. But how come she felt that his gaze felt very familiar?

"Do we know each other? Did we meet before?" Mu Lan frowned as if trying to force the fog in her brain to clear.

"Erik Lee." She muttered. "Erik!" She said it loudly this time, as by saying it aloud she would be able to chase an elusive memory.

Erik’s heart raced. His eyes reddened but he blinked and the tear that threatened to fall was gone. ’No, he cannot break down. Not at this time.’

Marlon was watching silently has goosebumps appeared on his arms. Did he just hear Aryana’s voice?

"Yana, if this is just a joke please stop it. Come back to me. Don’t you know how much I suffered in the last few months?" Erik’s voice croaked. He spoke using the Malacan language.

Mu Lan’s eyes widened. She understood what she said. He called her Yana. The name was familiar to her. ’Could he be...’

Mu Lan panicked and looked at Auntie Wan.

"Auntie Wan, I understood what he said. How come I understand him?" Mu Lan’s voice trembled. She was agitated. She hated it that she can’t remember anything.

"Young Missy, please relax. The doctor said that you cannot be agitated or you will suffer from a serious headache."

Marlon did not understand what the middle-aged lady said but Erik did.

"Headache? Did Aryana suffer from a head injury and forgot her past?"

Auntie Wan’s warning came late. Mu Lan writhed in pain as she held her head with both of her hands. Bead of sweats covered her forehead. Erik cannot take it anymore. He stood from his chair and hugged Aryana tightly.

"I’m sorry. Tell me what’s wrong. Let’s go to the hospital."

"Mister, let go of my Missy." Auntie Wan shouted and tried to pull Erik from Mu Lan.

Mu Lan, whose consciousness was fading felt a comforting warmth enveloping her. Somehow the pain in her head lessened as she succumbed to darkness.

"Marlon, call the driver and let him wait at the front of the restaurant," Erik shouted in panic. He carried Aryana as he hurried to the elevator. The Nanny was shouting at her but he did not hear any of it.

His gaze was transfixed on the woman whose face was so close to him, the face, that he saw every night in his dreams. The elevator dinged then the door opened. He walked hurriedly to the entrance of the restaurant.

Marlon could see both panic and fear in Erik’s eyes. Now that he finally found her, he hoped that Aryana will be alright.

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