It'll Come Naturally

"You'd better put aside that silly and vulgar idea," was Rain's reply, with a sneer. He could tell from the twinkle in her eyes that she was making wild guesses. It was just typical of her to do that.

"Humph! Don't make it sound like you know what was on my mind!" Leena retorted with a grimace. The fact that Rain had seen right through her, annoyed her again. Because she did imagine him as a seasoned pro in child care just now, although it didn't really suit his

image at all.

"What's the matter with Spencer? Why are you crying so hard, baby?" Belinda asked worriedly, hastening to them upon hearing her son's loud and continuous cry.

"Maybe my voice was too loud and it scared him, or maybe he feels hungry. I'm so sorry," Leena said in a low voice, feeling very embarrassed.

"I'll take care of him. Kevin has just arrived, why not go to him?" Belinda said, taking her beloved baby from Leena carefully. She became a bit more plump after giving birth, but it had only added to her radiant charm. She was attractive and maternal in a way that only a married woman could be.Content is property © NôvelDrama.Org.

"Oh, he got off early today," Leena said without taking her eyes off Spencer. Seeing him settle himself in the arms of his mother, Leena couldn't help but pinch his rosy cheeks gently. 'You ungrateful little rascal,' she thought to herself. I've been so nice to you, yet you would always cry in my arms. You know, you really embarrass me by turning tears into smiles once your mother's here.'

"Yeah, he arrived with Daisy," Belinda answered, kissing the baby on his chubby cheeks most lovingly.

"I'll go and find him then. See you, little snob!" Leena said. She pretended to be angry at her cute nephew and gave him a funny glare before leaving happily.

"What a silly girl. How could she take a child so seriously?" Belinda said, shaking her head and feeling torn between laughing and crying. It was not until then that she discovered that Rain was behind her. "What are you doing here? Those men out there are looking for you. Why don't you join them?" she asked.

"Don't give me away. I just want to take a break from it, and I'm sure they are very well able to deal with all those guests," Rain hastened to explain, throwing himself into a nearby chair as if all strength had drained from his body. He got away from the busy party scene in order to avoid any social engagements. He didn't want to go back to it so soon.

"What's wrong? You look a bit unhappy," Belinda asked, taking away the baby's little hand, which had been pulling her hair.

"Hey! You are a mother now, so please pay more attention to your baby rather than my private affairs," Rain snapped at her while smiling. He could still remember seeing Belinda for the first time. She struck him as a decisive and capable woman, and it made a lasting impression on him. But she seemed to be changing gradually after marriage.

"Well, I'm worried about you! You should be thankful, for I wouldn't even give a damn about you if we were not friends!" Belinda snapped, rolling her eyes at Rain. But honestly, he surprised her a bit by how quiet and reserved he had become. She thought that he might indulge himself again in a new relationship after Annie left, but now he seemed to prefer solitude and peace.

"Alright, alright! Thanks for that, I appreciate it! But could you leave me alone for a while, Mrs. Leng? I'm begging you. I just want a few moments of peace," Rain replied with a smile. He had even bowed his head with folded hands, as if to beg for mercy. To some extent, Belinda was right. Ever since Annie disappeared, he somehow tended to avoid this kind of bustling social scene. It would only remind him of his loneliness, and give him a new dose of pain that was beyond description.

"Peace isn't what you want. It's Annie, isn't it?" Belinda said matter-of-factly. She could see that he was truly tired and upset, so she didn't push him to rejoin the gathering. Nonetheless, she wouldn't miss this opportunity to tease him. Rain frowned slightly hearing her words, but said nothing in return. After Belinda left, he leaned back against the chair, lost in thought. In the dim light he sat still, surrounded by quietness and looked so beautiful like a fine piece of art. "Hello there! You came early today!" Leena came to Kevin and naturally slipped her arm in his. Kevin turned and saw her sweet smile, which to him, was the only bright spot in the room.

"I sloped off, in case Duke thinks that I am putting on airs again," Kevin whispered. Before anyone noticed, he gave her a peck on the forehead. He had to watch out when Duke was around, for Duke would still say something with a trace of sarcasm even though he no longer despised his brother-in-law.

"Don't worry, he's too busy entertaining the guests today to notice you," Leena comforted him, her face blushed. His peck alone was enough to get her heart racing.

"A lot of people, especially friends have come today, huh?" Kevin looked around and found the place almost packed with people from the upper class. All were wealthy and respectable in society.

"Yes. Most of them are Duke's business partners. I'm sure he has struck a deal or two tonight. You owe them a lot, you know, as they have kept him occupied. He has been attending to the guests for nearly an hour, and I'm sure that he has no time for you." Leena said. This scene was very rare in Duke's home, for he was not much of a party person, and seldom held banquets. So this was also a rare opportunity for those snobbish social climbers and other bigwigs to suck up to Duke.

"Please come here, Kevin." No sooner had Leena finished speaking than she and Kevin both heard Duke's deep voice.

"Hello there! Okay, coming," Kevin replied at once. Before leaving, he narrowed his eyes and directed a meaningful look at Leena. 'Didn't you say that your brother WON'T notice me? How do you explain this now?"

Leena read it in his eyes. "You're out of luck, babe. Sorry about that," she shrugged and said, wondering why Duke called him over. After all, Kevin never liked dealing with business people.