The moment I entered my house; I knew He Xuan was here.

"Where are you?" I called out to my not so empty house.

There was no answer.

Knowing very well where he was; I made way to the cave. Over the years He Xuan built a small yet deep pond below my house. The pond connected the sea next to the cliff.

As expected he was there lying amidst water with a glass of whiskey in his hand. His eyes were lost as only profound anguish was depicted.

"Hey-"

"You didn't tell me Shi Qingxuan was back."

Fuck.

"Would that have made any difference?"

Taking a deep breath he took a sip and shook his head, "No. Fuck Hua! How many centuries has it been?"

Too many.

He started laughing solemnly and I knew my friend is lost in misery.

"What his elder brother did to me; I could have forgotten and forgiven, but what he did to my family, by fiancé... my unborn baby; how could I forgive him for that?

"Taking my fate and replacing it with his younger brother, imagine having known I had such fate to become God; but in the end I landed up fighting with my own self and became Ghost King Supreme. Why? Because our fates where changed. He got mine and I got Shi Qingxuan's.

(A/n: The back story of Shi Qingxuan and He Xuan is very painful and important aspect of Heaven Official's Blessing. If you're confused and haven't read HOB; I suggest dive into it and fall in love with them.)

"Hua-" raising his hand He Xuan's eyes were glazed, "I killed Shi Qingxuan's brother with my own bare hands and Shi Qingxuan-" glancing at my direction I saw a tear fall, "I asked him to beg for forgiveness. In the end he said they didn't deserve to be forgiven. He was my friend Hua. I shared memories of friendship with him. Our past albeit wrong but he was my close confidante.

"When he was sent down to earth to live as mortal, I kept watching over him, saving him from harm and misery. I wanted to tell him that he was forgiven, but everytime those taunts, yells and torture came back to forefront. Did you know his brother asked a group of police to take me into custody? Do you know what they did there?"

"He Xuan-"

I wanted him to stop. Not because I didn't want him to speak. We have shared pains of eachothers innumerable times, but it was because He Xuan needed to heal.

"Now he's back! Skylar. My own student!" Splashing water in anger he roared, "How much longer do I need to suffer?"

"He Xuan-" but he was gone. Diving into the water he disappeared and this is what I was afraid off.

With a sigh I picked up the bottle of whiskey and brought it along with me to the room where Dianxia's idol was placed. Taking a seat on the ground and sitting crossed leg, I placed my elbows on my knees and took a glug.

I long stopped feeling guilty to sit and drink in front of him. Showing him my vulnerability felt good.

"Have you been well?"

With flick of my hand I lit all the candels in the room. His gold idol shined the brightest.

"I have been well. Started my new semester and year. Students are well students."

Taking another glug I peer into his beautiful eyes, "I met someone. That someone is you. You came back as promised."

Turning to face the stem that was still floating mid-air; there were no petals in it. "Like me you're lonely too."

Sighing; I glance back at Dianxia's direction, "He Xuan says I need to give Li a chance. By the way that's his name. His actual name is Gabriel, but apparently he fell in love with your story and thus chose to be referred with your name.

"Gege, is it really you? I hope my mind isn't playing tricks with me. I don't think after all these years you should be playing such pranks on me."

Watching the wilted flower tucked in his hand from today morning; my heart felt an immeasurable pain. Quickly striding out to our garden, I walked upto the tree and saw a new flower bloom. Picking it out carefully, I strode back to Dianxia and replaced the wilted flower with a new one. Sitting snugly in his palm, I resumed my position from before and took another chug.

"You are beautiful. I love you Gege."

Back then whenever I would say 'I love you Gege'; Dianxia would blush, kiss the tip of my nose gently and murmur, 'Me too San Lang.'

I miss my beloved so much. There is no pain worse than living without your soulmate.

I woke up to the smell of coffee and toast. Great! He Xuan is back.

Once bathed and feeling anew I met him at the breakfast counter.

"Morning Hua!"

"Good morning," mine was more of mumble.

I wanted to ask him about Skylar but then he knew I yet again spent my night with Dianxia and he would ask me questions for which I didn't want to answer. Hilariously, over the years we both have learnt to skirt over topics that we conveniently didn't want to talk about.

Having consumed our food we set out for University. He unusually is quiet but was understandable. Playing some soft music we each were in our own thoughts. Just as we reached the designated parking lot, I was astonished to see Dianxia waiting there.

Having seen Dianxia; He Xuan advised before getting out, "Let there be no regrets. When he came back only for you, it's best to talk your heart out to the man in front of you." With that he was out and I tried following him when Dianxia caught hold of my hand. This was probably becoming a regular with us now.

"Do you really not want me to bother you? Do you really want me to leave you alone?"

His words pricked my soul.

"If you don't want me around just say the word and I'll be gone forever."

No. Please don't.

Before I could speak the bell rang and he was gone. In place of him a peony fluttered in front of me and rested on my open palm.

"Dianxia..."

Just then it thundered and soon started raining.

The weather out there was like my heart. Seemed we both were crying our feelings out.

I couldn't meet Dianxia nor sight him anywhere. He wasn't even in the cafeteria for lunch. He never even turned up for my class either. Skylar was the last one to leave. Taking few tentative steps towards my desk he finally placed a small note in front of me, "This is from Li. I don't know what's inside the letter but he asked me to give it to you. Please listen to what he has to say. His heart is genuine Dr. Hua."

Fuck.

Picking up the note I read;

Hua,

I'll be waiting for you in front of our stall.

Yours,

Dianxia.

The moment I read the letter there was a loud thunder out there and that's when I realised the storm had gotten more intense. He's waiting there for me in rain.

Hua!

Sprinting with no other thoughts; I got into my car, pressed on the pedal and drove like a bat shit crazy person towards the soul who mattered the most to me.

It took me nearly an hour to reach the place and when I did; my heart literally jumped out watching him rest his back against the bike, sitting on the ground and getting drenched under the torrential rains.

"Dianxia!"

I ran towards him only to find his eyes closed and skin burning with fever.

"Son! This child has been sitting here since morning. When I asked him to go home, he refused and said there is someone he's waiting for. My house is there." Pointing towards a particular directions she continued, "Why don't you take this child there? The backdoor is open."

With a nod I lift Dianxia in my arms and carried him towards the house. Cold and wet he was shivering as I placed him on a small bed.

"Dianxia!"

Fluttering his eyes open Dianxia grinned, "You're here!"

"Yes-" before I could speak he closed his eyes and nodded.

"Dianxia!"

Fuck!

Gathering him in my arms with a flick of my fingers I lit the fireplace and started undressing Dianxia.

Sorry.

Finding towel and blanket I dried him down and covered his body to gather some heat.
Waiting for him to get some bearings I prayed.

Minutes turned into hours and finally he spoke, "So you came."

Opening my eyes I saw his on mine, "I had to."

"Why?"

"You called."

"Is it that simple? I call and you'll be there?"

"Yes."

"Why?"

Because you're the boon to every prayer of mine Dianxia.                                  

(A/n: I always wondered what would happen to our sweet HuaLian if they had met under different circumstances. Their story is painful. Their story spanned over 800+ years. They found eachother and I am glad; but now with this pain of one partner knowing the past and other oblivious to it; I wonder would it be just easy to forget and simply love?)