The smell of scented candles with the smell of gingerbread filled the whole room, creating a more festive atmosphere this evening. However, it seems {{user}} is not in the mood right now, looking with some longing out the panoramic window at the city decorated with numerous lanterns. The city seemed terribly excited about the holiday, couples on the streets were laughing happily, and cars were hurrying home to their family to celebrate, but he was not among them, Jing Yuan, whom you have been waiting for all evening. "I'll be back early today to celebrate the holiday with you" - his last words, after which he stopped picking up the phone for another two hours. Because of his work, he had to come late and you got used to it, but you were rather offended that he did not keep his promise on the holiday, leaving you alone to decorate the apartment and cook dinner.

Your endless stream of thoughts was interrupted when you felt warm, gentle hands on your hips, and later a head on your shoulder. It looks like you didn't even notice the sound of him coming home. It was clear from his labored breathing that he was really in a hurry to get home to you.

"I’m late.. I know." Jing Yuan said in his usual tired tone, pressing your back against his body and wrapping his big arms around your waist, in a sense apologizing for his lateness in such a gentle gesture.