You Are The Apple of My Eyes
Chapter 767 Beck And Call

"When we get to Michelle's house, you should greet them politely, okay?" For the whole ride, Leon kept reminding his nephews to behave in Michelle's house. Once they got pass the gates of her community, he repeated his instructions once more. "And don't forget, you should address Michelle's parents as Grandpa and Grandma, got it?"

Growing impatient, Don put his hands on his hips and said, "I know that already, Uncle Leon. You don't have to keep saying it again and again. This is the hundredth time you told us this."

"Don't be so overdramatic, Don. That's not true at all. I've only said this a couple of times." Leon patted the top of Don's head, ruffling his hair in the process.

"My hair! You're ruining my hairstyle! I won't look handsome anymore." With his little hands, Don began to swat his uncle's hand away from his head.

Not knowing his own strength, he slapped Leon's wrist hard until his uncle finally pulled his hand away. Leon grinned and said, "You're still the most handsome boy in the world."

Don raised his chin defiantly and snorted. He then walked towards his brother, ignoring Leon who had just ruined his hairstyle.

Van said to his brother, "Uncle didn't say it one hundred times. He only said it eleven times."

Leon was amazed by Van's observation.

He thought, 'Did I really say it that many times already?'

Without saying anything, Don began to walk ahead.

As they drew nearer the house, Leon stopped and said, "That's Michelle's house right there. Shall we replace out who can get there first?"

"Okay!" The three readied themselves, counting down to three before running off towards the house.

They were like arrows flying off a bowstring. Leon eventually slowed down to check up on his two nephews. He couldn't help but smile as he watched his nephews chase each other. Don was running ahead, shouting all the while. "Aunt Michelle! Aunt Michelle! Come out and play with us!"

Van caught up with his brother, looking him over to make sure that he was alright. He was a bit worried that Don was running too fast, so he had to remind his brother to go slower. But Don wasn't even listening to him, choosing to run faster instead.

From her room, Elaine could hear children shouting outside. Pulling off her apron, she walked out of the house to see who were making the noise.

She spotted two figures running towards her. It took a few seconds to recognize that they were Nina's sons. They were waving their little arms as they pumped their short legs faster. She couldn't help but worry about them.

"Hey, slow down!"

She took a step forward and squatted down, spreading her arms wide to welcome the two kids. They crashed into her, wrapping their little arms around her.

Elaine hugged them back, smiling widely as she said, "Please don't run so fast next time. You might trip and fall."

"Hello, Grandma," Van greeted her sweetly.

Don greeted her as well and then asked, "Where is Aunt Michelle, Grandma? We want to play with her."

"She is still working." Elaine stood up as soon as Leon reached them. She greeted him before leading the children inside the house.

Her eyes were full of joy and love as she looked at the two cute kids. She had always wanted her own grandchildren.

She began putting out snacks and fruits for the children, allowing them to pick whatever they wanted to eat.

"Just go ahead and feel at home, Van and Don. Let me just cook some delicious dinner for you."

"Thank you, Grandma." Van had always been the more sensible one between the two brothers. It was because of this that Don followed his example and thanked Elaine as well. Leon volunteered to help her in the kitchen. But as he began to roll up his sleeves, Elaine kept pushing him out.

She couldn't let a prince like him enter the kitchen. It was too small and dirty for the likes of him. It would be shameful to have him help her cook.

Eventually, Leon had to relent, staying in the living room to watch cartoons and eat snacks with his nephews.

He then picked up his phone to ask Michelle what time she would be returning home. Her reply came immediately, informing him that she was already at the gates.

With that, Leon stood up and went out, planning to meet her at the gates. Van and Don were busy eating snacks and watching cartoons, while Elaine was cooking in the kitchen. Nobody even noticed that Leon had gone out.

Outside, it was already dark. There were two street lamps in front of each house.

But the street lamps on the road were sparsely distributed.

Michelle had lived her since she was a child. As a result, she knew the community like the back of her hand. It didn't matter that it was so dark.

The night wind blew gently. It carried a clear fragrance that entered her nose.

Somehow, it smelled familiar.

She took another cautious sniff until she finally realized that it was Leon's scent.

"Leon?" At first, she thought that maybe she was just missing Leon so much that she had started to hallucinate. She brought her arms to her nose, wondering if the scent came from her clothes. Back abroad, she used to spray her own clothes with the perfume that Leon had given her so that she could pretend that he was still by her side.

But she put it away as soon as she came back.

By now, Leon's scent from the noon should be gone. But instead, it was starting to smell even stronger as if he was approaching her. Finally, someone called out, "Michelle!"

Michelle raised her head, finally noticing the dark outline of a man amid the darkness. It was slender with long legs.

Leon's angular face and gentle eyebrows were swallowed up by the shadows. As soon as he drew nearer, she could finally see his smile.

His sudden appearance surprised Michelle. She blushed as soon as he wrapped his arms around her.

"Leon? Why are you here?"

Her face was smashed against Leon's chest. She could feel his warmth even through their clothes, making her heart beat faster against her chest. Memories from the car that noon flooded her.

The effect was the same on Leon. His heart grew erratic every time he touched her. Resting his chin on top of her head, he breathed in heavily, savoring her scent.

"I came here because I missed you so much. You missed me in the noon. I missed you this afternoon, so I came here to see you."

His voice was so low that it seemingly melted into the quiet night.

Michelle couldn't help but wrap her arms tightly around Leon's waist. The inexplicable feeling of joy welled up inside her as she said, "That's unfair. I missed you this noon, and you came to see me. Now that you missed me, you still came to you. Shouldn't it be my turn to go and see you?"

"I think it's fair." Leon smiled.

Rubbing her cheeks against his chest, Michelle smiled up at him sweetly. "Leon, you can just tell me when you miss me. I'll go and see you then. That's only fair."

The night wind was growing colder now, and yet Leon still felt warmth with Michelle in his arms.

"Does that mean you're at my beck and call?" Leon asked jokingly.

"Yup!" Michelle answered seriously.

Leon was stunned by her determination. Nonetheless, he smiled and said, "I was kidding."

"But I'm serious." Stepping out from his arms, Michelle looked up at him. The expression on her face was solemn. Even amid the darkness, they could see the light in each other's eyes.

Leon poked her forehead with his finger. "Okay then. Go home now. It's getting cold outside."

Michelle seemed hesitant for a moment before nodding her head. "Very well then. See you tomorrow, Leon. Be careful on the way home."

Leon tried to hold back his laughter as he said, "I'll be accompanying you home."

"There's no need for that. I'll be alright." Michelle waved her hand dismissively and shook her head. "If my mom sees you, she'll insist that you have dinner with us. And if that happens, she might replace out our secret."

Both her mother and father were very smart. She knew that she couldn't hide anything from them.

Michelle began to push him away. "Just go. I'll be alright."

Leon was surprised by her insistence. "Let me just watch you get inside the house, okay?"

Michelle pondered on this before she finally gave in.

She stopped trying to push him and whispered, "Fine. Just make sure that you're not being too obvious, or else my mom will see you."

"I promise." Leon flashed a cunning smile without her noticing. As they headed back to the house, he made sure to walk a few steps behind her.

All the while, he kept his eyes on her.

To her surprise, Michelle found Van and Don sitting on the sofa and watching cartoons on the TV. She stood by the doorway with her mouth hanging open in shock.

It was then that Leon came inside the house quietly and stood by her side. Michelle was stunned, not knowing what was going on.

"Leon!" With wide eyes, Michelle hurriedly tried to push him back outside. "Hurry up and go before my mom sees you!"

Leon couldn't help but chuckle. Her confusion made her look even lovelier in his eyes. He had to resist the urge to hold her and kiss her right there and then.