Chameleon: My True Face

"Baby…" Dongmei began slowly, not expecting such confidence coming from Scarlet. "I can tell your feelings for Wuxing are pure and honest but it's not as easy as you think. Confessing your love to him is just a first step and to actually live together with such an arrangement is almost impossible."

Scarlet's eyes brightened at her words. "So you're saying there's a chance? No matter how hard it will be, I want to try my best because I really love him. I can't imagine living without Wuxing by my side."

Scarlet stared at Dongmei with puppy eyes and even she had trouble being firm in her mind. How could she tell no to such a cutie?

"How do you see it though?" Dongmei asked softly while petting Scarlet's head. "You know that we are not in a position to move away and enjoy our lives all together in secret. We live in a society that looks down on such relationships. Even if we don't mind it, there are many people who do and one of them is my grandparents.

We have no power to face them right now and we will be in serious trouble once they find out what's going on."

Dongmei paused as she glanced at Wuxing and added with a sad sigh, "I love you Scarlet but I can't risk losing my man. I was only fine with the temporary help he offered to you or Anna but I am not going to share his love."

Dongmei was ready to hug Scarlet to cheer her up after the rejection but the blond cutie only smiled warmly.

"Big sis, it's alright. I understand what kind of situation we are in right now," Scarlet assured as she took Dongmei's palm and hugged it to her chest. "You have been nothing but kind and loving towards me so it would be selfish of me to expect you to share Wuxing with me. Just cause I love him doesn't mean I will force you to accept me as his second girlfriend."

"What do you expect from me then?" Dongmei questioned with raised eyebrows.

"Nothing. I want nothing more than what I already have," Scarlet replied and finally pulled Dongmei for a hug. "You both gave me love and care for me. I want it to remain the same way so please, allow me to stay by your side. I don't care about the titles and I don't want to take Wuxing away from you."

Scarlet cuddled deeper and continued, "All I want is to be part of your family and support you however I can. You can still be his main wife and love while I can be your little sister. If my love for Wuxing makes you uncomfortable, I will try to silence it in my heart so it doesn't bother you. Will that satisfy you?"

It was exactly what Dongmei wanted. Why did she feel so shitty? The reverse psychology Scarlet used was extremely effective as Dongmei's resolve wavered for a moment. Anyone would feel like a bitch for taking away Scarlet's love but what about her? It was still her man and she deserved all of him.

"I'm happy that we can talk about it calmly," Dongmei muttered. "But are you really fine with that? Bottling your feelings is not good for you."

"If I have to choose between losing you two and silencing my love for Wuxing, I will pick the latter," Scarlet replied honestly while finally pulling away. "I have one request though. If I ever need help like today, I wish Wuxing can help me. I don't trust anyone else to do those things with them…"

It was again one of those moments when Dongmei felt lost. She was presented with another moral dilemma and she couldn't bring herself to say no. She cared about Scarlet and wouldn't wish for her to be in pain but at the same time, she wanted Wuxing to love only her.

"I have already agreed to Anna's case so it would be unfair if I said no to you," Dongmei pointed out. "We took you with us and agreed to take care of you so it is only natural for us to take responsibility. You didn't ask to suddenly have a Spirit in your body and it wouldn't happen if you weren't close to us. I can only compromise in this matter and accept that Wuxing's body is no longer mine."

"I…" Scarlet couldn't find words to describe her happiness and simply dove into Dongmei's arms. "Thank you!"

Nothing else needed to be said to Scarlet but Dongmei still had words to her future husband. Once they were done hugging, Dongmei excused them and pulled Wuxing into the bedroom without explaining her purpose.

"Dongmei, I know what you are going to say and I—" Wuxing tried to speak as soon as the door closed but his lips were swiftly sealed by Dongmei's lips. She took him for a spin before they both landed on the bed with Dongmei laying under him.

They stared at each other for a short moment before Dongmei's eyes began to water. She held back all her emotions in front of Scarlet but she couldn't keep them bottled inside anymore. Tears slowly spilled on the sides yet she was smiling while caressing Wuxing's face.

"Dongmei…" Wuxing whispered worriedly but she stopped him with another kiss as her arms wrapped around his head.

"Don't say anything and let me speak," Dongmei said while Wuxing wiped the tears for her. "I don't blame you for anything and I am not mad at you. I am just slightly disappointed at how things turned out lately. I thought that it was just a single incident with Anna and I would have you all to myself once you are done but I was just lying to myself."

Dongmei sniffed and blinked a few times to compose herself before continuing, "Now that I know the truth, I will try to change my mindset so that it doesn't bother me anymore. You can do whatever you like with your body and I won't stop you from helping our friends. Whether it's Anna, Scarlet, or anyone else that u decide to fuck, I won't mind it as long as you remain honest to me."

"I have no secrets with you," Wuxing replied softly and Dongmei chuckled while hugging him into her neck. "I know. That's the only reason why I am not strangling you right now."

"Haha, fair enough," Wuxing laughed with her but Dongmei wasn't playing around and he knew it. If Wuxing cheated on her, he wouldn't have a good end.

"I have one more thing to say," Dongmei said while pulling him up to look at her again. "We are in a situation where I can't keep your body to myself but there is one thing I want exclusive and it's your love. If you dare fall in love with any other woman, I am not going to marry you."

It was the absolute bottom line for her and that would never change.

"What I feel for Scarlet is slightly different. I want to protect her and the idea of leaving her in the hands of another man is just killing me. I know she will be safe with us so letting her stay sounds like the best solution," Wuxing revealed honestly while rolling them on the bed to place Dongmei on top of him. "I feel like I'm selfish but at the same time, I can't think of any other solutions."

"Mhmm, I understand. She is so cute I also want to keep her around and protect her," Dongmei agreed helplessly and suddenly felt tingly in her lower belly. She was never super needy or demanding excess love but after so many women started going after her man, she couldn't help but want to feel special.

"Baby, I want to feel loved by you. I want you right now."