He was wearing a suit, tailored to perfection to fit his body. It allowed Zhan to notice a broader back, a defined waist. He could bet his entire fortune that his arms were well defined and his memorable six pack was still there. He looked just stunning.
                          
Zhan looked at his eyes and, he realized, Bo was as surprised as he was. He stood there seemingly as paralyzed as Zhan felt. 
                          
Yi Bo was there looking at Zhan, his heart was beating like a wild horse. He felt his hands starting to shake. Zhan was there, really there, within his reach. Maybe, he could touch him. He was hungry for his touch. He had dreamt about this moment from the instant he had walked out of Zhan's apartment. It seemed that Zhan was not going to move, so he felt bold and dared to move towards him.
                          
He just went to him and hugged him, he didn't give a fuck about anything else. He was afraid, what if Zhan rejected him? When Zhan hugged him back, he started trembling. He just said.
                          
"Zhan Zhan!" Full of emotion.
                          
Zhan hid his face in the crook of Bo's neck, closed his eyes and inhaled his scent. He felt dizzy, giddy, and alive.  Like he hadn't felt in a long time.
                          
Yi Bo was here! In his arms. All of at sudden all the tiredness he was feeling didn't matter anymore. He felt so light, like he was about to float and fly towards the sky.
                          
It was like a flame was ignited in his heart and he felt warm inside. He realized he had been holding Yi Bo, but had not greeted him.
                          
"Baby Bo, how are you?"
                          
Yi Bo smirked lopsided. "I'm not a baby anymore, Zhan."
                          
For some reason, Zhan felt sad. Bo was right. He was not the young boy he had fell in love with. He was a man, and he was not his.
                          
"You're right Bo. I'm sorry. But... why...how...when?"
                          
"I came back to China, Zhan. The company I work for opened a new branch here. I'm in charge of this office. I arrived just last week, but I've been looking for a place to live. I found one place I like, but it's going to take a month to get it ready, so I'm staying in a hotel for now."
                          
Zhan wanted to ask him to move in with him. But he remembered the last time he had uttered those words and refrained from that. This time, he swore to himself, I won't fuck up. He did want to build a healthy relationship with Bo, if Bo would have him. He wanted to court him, pamper him and take care of him. Then it dawned on him.
                          
"Wait, you are the manager of this company?"
                          
"Yes, why? Why are you here?"
                          
"I have a meeting about an investment prospect."
                          
"It's with you?!! My assistant didn't tell me who I was meeting with."
                          
Zhan was still holding Yi Bo by the waist. He really didn't want to let go. But then, the door opened abruptly. Immediately, they both jumped back. Zhan cursed under his breath. This was dangerous for both of them. It could damage Bo's reputation.
                          
They looked at the door and it was Yu Bin, looking for Zhan. Strangely, he was looking very smug. Zhan just didn't get why.
                          
"Oh! You're here," he said, going for an innocent demeanor.
                          
"Mm. Yes, I'm here," Zhan responded, disconcerted.
                          
Bo was feeling slightly left out so he coughed discreetly. That got Zhan's attention.
                          
"Oh, I'm sorry Yi Bo, this is Yu Bin my assistant," he said, introducing Yu Bin.
                          
Yu Bin offered his hand for Bo to shake. Yi Bo took it.
                          
"Nice to meet you," Yi Bo said.
                          
"It's my pleasure to finally meet you in person, Mr. Wang," Yu Bin answered enigmatically.
                          
Zhan's entire face went red. Yu Bin was being indiscreet. It was embarrassing. So, he interrupted before he said another word.
                          
"I think we're going to be late for the meeting," Zhan interjected.
                          
"That's true. Let's go," Yi Bo said.
                          
Zhan let out a breath he didn't know he was holding. Meanwhile, Yu Bin had an annoying self-sufficient smirk on his face that was starting to rile Zhan.
                          
They entered the room, made formal introductions and started the meeting. Zhan tried to focus on business only, but he kept stealing glances at Bo. Memories were coming back hard and fast. Their kisses, their walks around New   York, their passionate nights. It was too much. From time to time, he would blush.
                          
Yu Bin was having too much fun watching those idiots. He really wished he could record a video and send it to Seungjoo. 
                          
Yi Bo was not faring very differently from Zhan, from time to time he would watch Zhan and smiled, and then his ears would become like tomatoes.
                          
However, meaningful business proposals were actually discussed. Yu Bin took serious notes and he would talk about it with Zhan in one or two weeks, once his boss's head returned from space. There was good profit to be made with Yi Bo's Company.
                          
The meeting was coming to an end. Zhan was getting uncertain. When could he see Yi Bo again? He wanted to talk to him, to convince Bo to give him another chance.
                          
Meeting attendees were getting out of the boardroom, formal appointments were made among some of the participants. Zhan stayed rooted in his seat. He wanted to approach Yi Bo quietly. He didn't know if Bo would be uncomfortable if someone found out they knew each other.
                          
At last, they were alone. Zhan stood up and approached Yi Bo. He was so nervous. This was unbecoming for him. He gathered some courage and asked Bo.
                          
"Can I talk to you for a minute?"
                          
"Of course, Zhan. What is it?
                          
"I... I would like... no... I need to talk to you, in private."
                          
Yi Bo was silent for a minute or two. Zhan felt like a prisoner, waiting for a sentence. Yi Bo closed his eyes, took a breath and answered.
                          
"Absolutely, Zhan. Do you wish to go to my office and talk?"
                          
"No, not here. Please," Zhan pleaded.
                          
Yi Bo gave him a small smile and added.
                          
"I would invite you to lunch, but I have my schedule full for today. I will have to eat something here, while working," he said apologetically.
                          
Zhan wanted to invite Bo to dine together, but a memory assaulted him. The first time he took Bo out for dinner he had actually told him he wasn't interested in a romantic relationship and he just wanted sex. He had actually said that to the love of his life!  This just proved the ancient wisdom of the saying Karma is a bitch. Zhan was truly mortified.
                          
"Maybe, we can go for a cup of coffee after you finish here," Zhan insisted.
                          
Yi Bo laughed with glee. It was a private joke for him. He had worked as a Barista in his college years, but he ended up despising coffee. But Zhan wouldn't know it.
                          
"I'm sorry, Zhan but I'd rather have a shot of whiskey if you don't mind."
                          
Zhan looked perplexed at the answer. Yi Bo had to elaborate.
                          
"I can drink alcohol now, Zhan. I'm all grown up."
                          
"Sure you are," Zhan hesitated. "Do you know where you want to go?"
                          
At this point, Zhan was just grateful Yi Bo was actually considering seeing him after work. He would go wherever Yi Bo wanted to, whenever Bo wanted. 
                          
Yi Bo carefully pondered Zhan's request. He wanted nothing more than have some time with Zhan. He wanted to find out if there was someone else in Zhan's heart. He would fight this time. He needed Zhan in his life like he needed oxygen to breathe. But this time, he also wanted to be selfish. He would ask for a commitment from Zhan. That was key for him to consider a relationship with him.
                          
"I know where I want to meet, Zhan."
                          
"Please, tell me."
                          
"Your home."