My Evil Cinderella: Taming a Villainous Wife

Fan Xiao Yao would be lying to herself if she said that she wasn't bothered by the nightmares Huang Li had. She knew about his past feelings for Shi Enxi but despite that, she decided to trust him. She knew that he would never betray her especially when his feelings for her were real. Still, why was he having such nightmares?     

She pulled him close against her hug as if she was also trying to convince herself that right now, he was there inside her arms. She only hoped that the warm embrace she was giving him was enough to comfort him, to ease his mind from that kind of nightmare.     

In her arms Huang Li was safe and his worries disappeared like rain on summer earth. In that embrace, he was cocooned better than any butterfly-to-be. He felt her soft skin and the gentle squeeze on his own. He bathed in her warmth.     

"Be honest, Huang Li... do you still have feelings for her?" Even if Fan Xiao Yao was sure that he loved her, she couldn't stop being insecure. She couldn't help but think that maybe, he was dreaming of Shi Enxi because he still has some lingering feelings for her.     

He pulled back a bit from the hug just so he could look at his lover's worried, anxious eyes. He reached out and gently cupped her cheek. Looking straight into her eyes, he answered, "Right now, you are the only woman I have feelings for."      

A small smile appeared on her lips. His words were enough to reassure her insecurities. She shouldn't be driven by negative thoughts anymore. She wanted to give him her full trust. Yes, Huang Li was not the type of man who would cheat on her.      

She leaned in, her forehead resting against his. A second before their lips touched, they closed their eyes. It was just a soft, gentle kiss enough to make each other feel the love they have.     

"Thank you..." She said in barely more than a whisper.     

"For what?" He replied, his voice low and husky.     

"For loving me."     

The side of his lips curled up as he opened his eyes to stare lovingly at her face. He shouldn't worry her about his dreams anymore. It was his mistake for making her doubt his love for her. Dream or not, at that moment, he decided to let it go. She was right. It was all just a bad dream. Even if it wasn't a dream, even if it happened to be fate's game just so his relationship with Fan Xiao Yao could be tested, then bring it on. He may have done plenty of mistakes in that dream, he may have loved Shi Enxi and even had a son with her, it was just a dream, he didn't care. Right now, the only person reflected in his eyes was Fan Xiao Yao. She was his present and future. In this life, she was the woman he fell in love with. He never regretted falling for her, not even once.      

...     

Ever since the night where Huang Li decided to focus on his fiance, he stopped having nightmares about his past life. It all ceased. Completely. He was relieved that the nightmares stopped but what made it disappear? Was it because of a decision he made? Was it because of his strong feelings for Fan Xiao Yao? He didn't know the answer but whatever the reason behind it was, he was relieved that it ended.     

As they began preparing for their wedding. They decided to have a small wedding with only their friends and families invited.     

Fan Xiao Yao was in charge of sending invitations to their friends. The couple was busy preparing for the big day. From pre-wedding events to a bridal shower to a rehearsal dinner –– a nice gathering of friends and family.     

Fan Xiao Yao invited the two Lu princesses, Lu Weichun, and Lu Xingyan to be her bridesmaid. She was close friends with them since childhood. As for the maid of honor, she wanted Shi Enxi to be one but with her not around, she couldn't take the role. Despite that, she still sent her an invitation in hope that she would come to her wedding.     

She decided to think of someone who could take the role but just before she could think of a name, one of the twins called her three days before her wedding day, inviting her out all of a sudden.     

"I guess it's a bachelorette party for you three." Huang Li said with a chuckle.     

Fan Xiao Yao was supposed to be happy but without having the most important friend that helped her get through, how could she be? Shi Enxi was not only her best friend but also her sister. When she thought of what they have been through, she could only yearn to see her again even if it's just on her wedding day.     

"At least it's going to be more fun than having a bachelor party with only Mello." She tried her best to act like she was alright and not bothered by her best friend.     

He chuckled, "Mello said that he's going to invite some of his friends." He placed the phone he was holding on the side before he stood up and went to her. Wrapping his arms around her, "how are you feeling lately?"      

"It has just been a week you know. I've read that you will only be able to know if a woman is pregnant two to three weeks after." Although the thought of having a child with him made her excited. "I hope that we can have a daughter so that once she grows up, she can marry either Xiao Yu or Xiao Xue."     

He laughed lightly in amusement, "I can't believe that you're already forming a love triangle for the kids."     

Fan Xiao Yao giggled, "I don't mind having either of the boys as my son-in-law."     

He raised a brow, "but I do mind."     

She hugged him by his neck and tiptoed, kissing him on his chin. "Already becoming a protective father, hm?"     

"Of course. If we're going to have a daughter, she's definitely going to be our princess."