Chapter 5 — The Only One In My Heart

14 Ta Nhan's face instantly turned to ash. I said everything I needed to say, didn't bother to look any further, walked straight off the stage, and returned to the break room. Luc Tu Chau quietly followed behind. In the small, empty dressing room, the citrus scent on him was even more evident. Citrus – naturally my favorite scent. Four years ago, when we were still together, I always wore citrus perfume, and the house was also full of this fragrant essential oil. As for Luc Tu Chau... I suddenly remembered that from the first time we met again after four years of separation, he always had a faint smell of citrus on him. “When did you start remembering?” I sat in front of the makeup mirror, took off my earrings, and suddenly opened my mouth to ask. I didn't turn my head, but through the mirror I could still see his face - those bright eyes had lost their cold shell, now leaving only his attentive gaze, looking at me. Separated by a mirror. Four years apart in time. The two eyes met. His eyelashes trembled slightly, his voice was low: "When I was just captured, my mind was completely confused. More than twenty years of memories kept churning in my head. Many faces flashed and disappeared, but I couldn't distinguish who was who." "After that, my mother appeared, taking Ta Nhan with her, saying that she was the benefactor who saved my life. Said that during the days when I lost my mind, I was lucky to have her to protect me." "I don't know who Ta Nhan is, but I remember a few things from my childhood. At least, I know my mother is inherently unreliable." "But at that time, I had no other choice. As soon as I returned to the Luc family, everything was unfamiliar, everything was entrusted to my shoulders." As Luc Tu Chau spoke, I did not interrupt, just quietly listened. "Later, when the situation gradually stabilized, I still couldn't remember who Ta Nhan was. But I started dreaming again - in the dream, someone told me that she would never abandon me. I waited for her at home for a long time... but she never came back." Speaking of this, he briefly stopped. Seeing my expression, he continued, his voice light: "I don't mean to blame you." "I just think... I have really implicated you for too long. Maybe, until I become stronger, I will have the right to go find you." The more things you hold in your hand, the more the borders of freedom are expanded. I remained silent, suddenly falling into a mess of chaotic memories. That afternoon, before going home, I met Ta Nhan downstairs. "Phon Xuan, do you know? The person you saved half a year ago - Luc Tu Chau - now the Luc family is offering a big reward to bring him back." We were originally friends, but for some reason, at that moment, the look on her face made me wary. I frowned slightly: "I only support a little star, I don't know anyone from the Luc family." Ta Nhan didn't say more, just looked at me as I left. As a result, when I got home, I realized why my mother suddenly called me home urgently. She and my father both fell into online gambling. Not only did they lose all the money in the house, but they also mortgaged their red books, owing more than ten million. My father was still confused and followed the person who lured him abroad, and since then there has been no news. My mother rushed forward, knelt down and hugged my legs, crying and begging to save my father. In the middle of a hot summer, I stood in an empty house, but my whole body was cold. I still think I have a happy life, family complete family. Turns out, everything can be destroyed that easily. I locked my mother in the house, cut off the internet, and took away all means of communication. Then go meet the mortgage holders. Sold everything that could be sold, still missing several million. At that moment, Ta Nhan called again, saying Luc Tu Chau had been found by the Luc family. I ran forward, but was blocked outside the hospital gate. Just accepted a check for three million. After that, I graduated, to pay off the remaining debt, entered the entertainment world, and started acting. "Didn't you ask me once, why study art history and become an actor? Because it makes money quickly. I need—" Before the words could finish, a strong force from behind suddenly hugged me tightly, pulling my whole body into his chest. Luc Tu Chau's chin rested on the top of my head. The voice, which was originally cold, was now mixed with a choking voice that was almost trembling: "Sorry." 15 I looked in the mirror, saw his arms wrapped tightly around me, and softly asked: "Why are you sorry?" Luc Tu Chau's voice became more and more hoarse: "I have suffered so much... and you don't even know it." The edges of his eyes were slightly red. Actually, with my previous personality, I would have been angry and would have asked him why, after remembering, he didn't immediately come find me. Why don't you recognize me in front of Ta Nhan? But now, I don't have the strength to compare anymore. At least, the three million check used to "calm down" that year, helped me get through the most difficult period. Four years... is truly a very long time. My father has not been heard from since then. My mother was locked in the house by me. At first I still let her have the phone, but then she couldn't control herself and did it again. That time, I had to drag her out of the police station, almost desperate to leave her alone and not care about anything else. But in the end, I still couldn't bear it. I confiscated my phone and came back once a week, leaving just enough money for food and cooking. When she angrily scolded me for being an unfilial child who would die sooner or later, I grabbed her shoulders tightly, gritted my teeth and said: "I could have just ignored you and let you and my father disappear without a trace, do you understand?" “If you dare to gamble again, I will kill you with a knife, we will both die!” In the depths of my mother's eyes, I saw my own reflection: messy hair, fiercely contorted face. Maybe she was really scared, so she became more obedient. … Recovering, I instinctively leaned back slightly, but was immediately hugged even tighter by Luc Tu Chau. He said, about all the things related to me, it's not like he suddenly remembered everything one day. But during that long period of time, little by little correct memories gradually emerged, replacing the erroneous fragments. "You and Ta Nhan never had anything from beginning to end, because from the moment I opened my eyes in the hospital, I knew she wasn't you." “She and I… are completely different.” "In the past four years, a lot of things have actually happened. The Luc family's situation is complicated and not easy to handle. Your mother brought you back, not because she really wanted you to inherit the Luc family. She just wanted you to clear the obstacles for the youngest son she loves, and then give everything to him." Speaking of this, the corners of his eyes curled slightly and he smiled softly: "But unfortunately, that goal was never achieved. Both of them will probably spend the rest of their lives in prison." “As for the Luc family…” He reached out and brushed away some stray hairs that fell on my cheek, leaving a kiss. The kiss was very light, like a question. When it realized that I wasn't resisting at all, it slowly moved again, falling onto my lips, lingering and creating a hot wet patch. “… I miss you like crazy.” A mist of desire gradually emerged in Luc Tu Chau's eyes, which he tried to suppress, leaving only the clear light, reflecting in the mirror, staring at me. “Now, including you, the entire Luc family is mine.” “If you don't like the entertainment industry, don't want to act in movies... you can stop at any time.” 16 “What did you say?!” Hearing him say that, director Giang almost jumped up in anger, "I had a hard time finding such a suitable actor. How can I say I'm fine with not acting?" Luc Tu Chau looked at him: "This is not a good place, nor is it a good career." I immediately grabbed his hand tightly, turned to director Giang and said: "Don't pay attention to him, I have accepted the role, I will definitely finish the performance." Finally, the opening press conference ended with director Giang's public statement about replacing the female lead: "People who learn art must first learn to be human. I really cannot entrust the film I cherish most to such a morally corrupt actor.” He solemnly spoke to the camera, "But fortunately, I was able to contact actress Luc Vien, who won the International Miss Photo award three times. She has agreed to take on the female lead role this time." Luc Vien... also has the last name Luc? I suddenly remembered the conversation the other day between director Giang and Luc Tu Chau, and I suddenly understood a few things. "It turns out that I originally didn't intend to give that role to her. It's just that recently, Luc Tu Chau suddenly accelerated the plan and his movements were a bit obvious, so he threw a sugar-coated candy to enchant and calm the mother and daughter." "As for A Vien... Luc Vien, she was originally Luc Tu Chau's half-sister, it's just that no one outside knew." As soon as the name Luc Vien was mentioned, director Giang's ears immediately turned red. At this point, the press conference has ended. After saying a few words, we each got into our own car. Luc Tu Chau suddenly told the driver to drive straight to the hospital. I turned my head to look at him, suddenly stunned. He took a deep breath, as if trying to endure the pain: "What a nuisance... when the police escorted my mother away, she even stabbed me once." Seeing my eyes turn slightly cold, he immediately raised his head, pretending to reassure me, and smiled softly at me: "But the wound is not deep, the peace talisman you gave me has blocked it. Phan Xuan, after so many years, the things you gave me have always protected me." I was not easily swayed, still looking straight at him. “Sorry, it's just… I really want to see you right away.” His voice softened, but the corners of his lips curled even more, looking like he was in an extremely happy mood. I followed the tone he used the other day in the car and said coldly: "Luc Tu Chau, I don't like hearing you say sorry." He immediately reached out and grabbed my hand: "I know, next time it won't be like that again."