Love Began with the First Meeting
Chapter 492 The Bubble Bursts (Part One)

Sometimes we get complacent when everything is peaceful and serene in our lives. We are lulled into thinking that undesirable things would never happen. Therefore, as time passes by and as we continue to live in the mundane world, we just have a fleeting worry that the tranquil life may come to an end. The illusion of life's perfection can sometimes be our undoing. The calm before a storm. The illusion of peacefulness and serenity was like a small bubble which eventually burst that fateful winter.

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Mark was anxious to get the violin for his father. He fretted and looked at the clock continuously. Finally, he couldn't resist the overwhelming desire to procure the violin. Taking a small piece of paper, he scribbled a message for his mom and dad, which due to his haste was barely comprehensible. Afterward, he picked up his small backpack and left the room. Based on his observation of his father just now, he knew that his dad must have a lot of important things to discuss with his mom. Knowing that this talk would last for some time, he took the opportunity to get the violin. His plan was to go quickly and come back before they find him gone.

As Mark left the room and closed the door, the TV which had been turned on since yesterday was showing the news about the charity concert that was held yesterday. As expected, the focus of the report was the gossip about Spark and Molly. The news reported so many interesting things that happened at the concert. They had a field day on the anonymous scandal and the subsequent report about the "Sunny Day" by the onsite journalist. Not to mention Spark's controversial actions, his promise and affectionate kiss on Molly in front of a multitude of people. All these were calculated to eliminate the scandal which was currently making the rounds in their circle. Besides, this news also served to prove the authenticity of the fact that Spark loved Molly deeply.

As Mark got out of the hotel, a cab stopped in front of him. He climbed into the cab, unaware that there was someone observing his actions. As soon as the taxi left, Coco called Brian. "Mr. Brian Long, Mark just got on the car we have prepared for him." "OK, I know." Brian replied softly. He was sitting unobtrusively at the corner of Haagen-Dazs, next to the side window with a clear view of the street. With such a good vantage place, he could see Mark coming clearly, the first time.

He had no idea that Mark would go out and come there. He was just making sure that nothing unpleasant and unexpected happen to Mark on his way. The taxi was well prepared beforehand and the driver was from XK Intelligence Agency. Additionally, there were various staff assigned to keep tabs on this taxi to protect Mark.

While Brian was lost in his thoughts, the taxi transporting Mark came to a stop in front of Haagen Dazs' gate. Mark got out of the car hurriedly and went inside the store. As he was walking in, Brian asked the waiter to serve up Mark's favorite chocolate ice cream. Mark's eyes lit up when the waiter gave him the ice cream. At the end of the day, he was just like a normal kid who rejoices when sees his favorite food. However, he knew that he had to hurry as he didn't have much time to stay outside. Although the hotel was just a few blocks from the shop, he was still worried that Spark and Molly would come back soon. He didn't want to cause them alarm for his disappearance.

Brian also didn't want to compel Mark. He looked at him tenderly, his usually cold eyes full of fatherly love and pride. He still couldn't believe that the kid sitting in front of him was his and Molly's son! This small child was their flesh and blood.

Ever since he found out about Mark, he began to hope that Mark might become the link that would reconnect him and Molly. Would Molly come back to him?!

'I have come!' Mark gesticulated, 'Can we make a deal? You can decide the content of the deal. Anything I can do now or in the future can be included in the deal!'

Mark expressed his ideas seriously and earnestly. At that moment, he looked so cute and adorable.

"Wow! What a tone!" Brian smiled sardonically. Looking challengingly at Mark he said, "I ask you to speak now, can you do that?"

Hearing his request, Mark pouted and looked downcast. He was not angry with Brian, but his request made him feel sad in his heart. Finally, he gesticulated his response, 'I mean anything I can do now. To open my mouth to speak is not something I can do now.'

Mark was such a foxy and clever boy. He evaded his request diplomatically. Now Brian wondered whether this cute little boy came up with this deal in a flash yesterday or afterward. As per the deal, Brian could put forth his requirements, but only if Mark agreed. The little boy still had the right to agree or disagree with Brian's requirements. Mark stands in a win-win situation regarding this deal. What a smart boy indeed!

After that, Mark procured the violin successfully and returned to the hotel happily. It was an effort to carry the violin into the elevator since it was too heavy for him. He couldn't help but recollect the strange requirement that Brian had put forward then. His request had come as a surprise to Mark. The requirement seemed simple but confused Mark a lot. "Remember me forever! Never forget my existence!"

Mark frowned as he thought once more about the strange deal. His cute face was marred with confusion. He totally had no idea why Brian had asked for that of all things. 'Why has this uncle asked me to remember his existence forever? How strange it is!' After their first meeting at the hotel, Mark had never forgotten this uncle. His first thought when he saw him was that he was more handsome than his dad. And although this uncle looked cold and indifferent, for some reason he wasn't afraid of him. He was strangely fond of him for no reason. He enjoyed their time together and got along well with him. Except for that one time when Brian took him away regardless of his willingness and didn't allow him to come back to the hotel. 00000☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐☐