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Ningguang let out a sigh as she continued to sign the preparations for the upcoming gala in her company. It was to celebrate the company's anniversary, oh and her birthday too. And Beidou… Beidou is not around. 

Ningguang once again let out a sigh that was deeper than earlier. Beidou's schedule for sailing back to Liyue is unclear. This is not the first time that Beidou had been called out of the country, it's one of her lines of work. Ningguang could fly to Mondstadt right now but she knows that she'd get scolded by her lover. She was going to heave another sigh when someone suddenly came into her office. 

"Sigh once again and I swear I'll jump off of your balcony so you'll be charged for murder." Keqing stated as she walked towards Ningguang's table. The Yuheng placed another batch of papers on top of the pile of papers Ningguang still left unchecked. 

"That's a little too violent, Keqing. Good afternoon to you too. Why are there more papers?" Ningguang eyed the piled-up documents on her side. It would probably take her 3 to 4 hours of reading to get all of it done today. 

"It's the last batch. I've read everything. So please, do yourself a favor and just sign everything." Keqing said, well, it almost sounded like a plea. 

Ningguang raised a brow on the woman whose arms were crossed. "What? You don't believe me? As your Co-Director, I'm just trying to help-" 

Ningguang giggled at Keqing's rambling and stopped her mid-sentence. "I'm just messing with you. Thank you Keqing, I know you and Ganyu still have a date to catch up on tonight." 

The Yuheng blushed and stood erect, taken back by Ningguang's words. 

"Wh- How did you know? Never mind, forget I asked. I'm going now and you should too. Beidou's going to end me if I let you work overtime." 

Ningguang let out a laugh as Keqing walked away from the office. She did what Keqing said, she skimmed through what's written and signed the document as soon as she found the keywords she's looking for. Now that she thinks of it, going home means she can call Beidou and talk to her about her day. 

Ningguang moved around their house alone, cooking dinner, washing dishes, and showering. She hummed her way to the bedroom and quickly blow-dried her hair. She was keeping track of time since Beidou would still probably be busy at the moment. 

She lay on her stomach on their bed, surrounded by sheets and pillows that smelled like Beidou. Ningguang even wore Beidou's sweatshirt, their bodies don't have that much difference, other than the fact that Beidou's body is ripped. It fit perfectly. 

Ningguang felt a tinge of sadness all of a sudden, she looked at the time on her phone and it read 9:53 PM. She misses Beidou. She let go of her phone and buried her face in the sheets. Ningguang gulped at the sudden thought that visited her mind but deep down herself, she knows that she needs to do it too. 

She brought the shirt closer to her face, allowing her to smell Beidou's scent on the fabric. Ningguang shut her lids close and started to slowly touch herself, imagining that it was Beidou's doing. Her lewd thoughts made her excited and thrilled. 

Ningguang's hands travel up and down her own body. She caressed her breast and bit her lips as she felt her cold hand on her own skin. Ningguang’s breath started to get heavy. Her free hand started to travel down her shorts in between her legs. She started touching herself through the fabric, keeping it slow and enjoying the sensation of warmth the fabric gives. 

Images of Beidou suddenly flashed in her mind, making Ningguang want for more. She could feel heat pooling on her lower abdomen as her breathing became more ragged. She bit her lip as she realized that her shorts slowly became soaked as she continued to touch herself. 

More. Ningguang thought as she slid her hand inside her underwear, getting more thrilled as she felt the wetness beneath. 

She doesn't usually masturbate, that's because she has Beidou. But she's not here right now, it's been four days since Beidou went to Mondstadt. Ningguang's frustration and stress with work have piled up and the thought of missing Beidou adds more to the tension she feels. She needs a release. 

Ningguang slid a finger on her wet folds, she could feel her fingers getting coated with her own slick. Oh god, she needs Beidou to make her come. Ningguang bit her lower lips a little harder as she touched her clit, putting pressure on the bundle of nerves. She gasped as she felt wetter with her ministrations. She breathed hard through her nostrils and she could hear her own heartbeat on her ear as she moved her hand in a slow circular motion around her already hard and sensitive clit. 

Her phone suddenly buzzed open. Beidou is calling. Ningguang groaned as she saw her lover's ID caller on the screen. She withdrew her hand from her breast to answer the call and placed it on the side of her ear as she continued to touch herself. 

[Hi baby, I just finished dinner. What's up?] Beidou chimed happily on the other line. 

Ningguang shut her lids forcefully, Beidou's voice sounds different on the phone but it's still her damn attractive voice. Ningguang is getting more turned on. She moved her hips a little wider to gain more access of her own. She started to move her fingers up and down her wet folds again. Ningguang let out a soft moan. 

[Hello? Ningguang, are you okay baby?] Beidou asked with a hint of concern in her tone. 

Ningguang hummed in response as she slowly inserted a finger inside her, feeling her own walls clench around her own finger. It was lewd but she couldn't help it. 

" Ha … I'm just… ah … tired." She was barely able to answer Beidou. She heard Beidou let out a sigh on the other line, was it a sigh? Ningguang is not sure. She's getting a little fuzzy from her own doing. 

[Is that so…] Beidou trailed off. [Well, then should I end the call so you could have more time to rest?] she added. 

"No… I… baby, I want to hear about your day hmm? " Ningguang quickly answered. She slowly started to move her fingers, her eyes closed. She could feel like she would come just by listening to Beidou over the phone. This shouldn't be turning Ningguang on this much but it is. She just hopes Beidou doesn't notice. 

[Hmmm? Really?] Beidou's voice was deeper this time, Ningguang added a finger and quickened her pace. Her own wetness is now all over her hand. She kept her pace slow to gradually moving faster, thrusting her fingers knuckles deep, imagining how great it would feel if it was Beidou's fingers instead of her own. 

[Ningguang. I love you.] Beidou said. Ningguang tried her best not to let her whimper be heard over the call. She bit her lips and hummed as she breathed hard through her nose. 

"I love you too Beidou," she replied, Ningguang's lack of breath didn't go unnoticed but Beidou didn't want to point it out. 

Ningguang heard Beidou let out what seemed like a yawn. A deep breath of some sort. Ningguang shut her eyelids tighter as she fingers herself with a quicker pace than earlier, imagining that it was her lover who was doing it for her. 

"Ha… Beidou… I miss you so much." Ningguang said in between her breaths. She heard Beidou say something under her breath but Ningguang wasn't able to distinguish what it was. But it sounded like a cuss. Ningguang started to curl the tip of her fingers at each thrust. She started moving her hips to grind on the palm of her hand as she sometimes stroked her clit with her thumb. She could feel like her mind would burst anytime. 

[I'm going to come home soon baby, don't worry.] Ningguang noticed how Beidou's voice was husky enough to send Ningguang's mind spiraling. 

Beidou's statement was followed by a soft hum that made Ningguang reach her peak. She came right there and then with her lips parted letting out a soundless moan, she slowed down the pace of her thrust as she rode off her orgasm. She came from fingering herself knuckles deep and talking to her lover over the phone. How vulgar. Ningguang almost choked on her breath. 

[I'll let you rest tonight, you seem really tired. You don't have to worry about me. Good night my love.] Beidou waited for Ningguang's response which was a low hum before ending the call. 

The call ended with a beep and Ningguang was left there panting, her mind still a little buzzed from what happened. She withdrew her hand from her now ruined underwear. Now lying on her back, Ningguang thought that at least for tonight, she's going to get a good night's sleep. 

Meanwhile on the other side, in the peaceful hotel room in Mondstadt. Beidou sat on the bed tapping at her phone. 

"You're so cruel, Ningguang." She breathed. Beidou groaned as she covered her face with the sheets. Her ears are red and her face flustered. Who wouldn't be this flustered after hearing their lover masturbating over the phone call? Was that intentional? She needs to come home soon. Maybe accepting this temporary away-from-home work kind of thing was a mistake. 

Beidou shook her head. "Definitely a mistake." 

Ningguang feels refreshed. Who wouldn’t? She just received a message that Beidou would be coming home this afternoon. Just in time for her birthday celebration tomorrow night. She happily finished her tasks and kept on smiling non-stop the whole day she was in her office. If Keqing see her right now she would be-

“Disgusting. Stop smiling like that you look like you would plan the greatest money heist in Teyvat.” Keqing walked in with Ganyu. 

Ningguang’s smile grew wider when she saw Ganyu entering the office, she stood up and embraced the woman, not paying attention to the Yuheng’s gaze. 

“Ganyu! Have you seen the dresses I’ve sent you? I hope there's one to your liking.” Ningguang chirped happily. 

"All of them were great Lady Ningguang. I couldn't choose so I let Keqing help me decide." Ganyu answered, smiling widely at the director. 

"I know whatever you two picked would look good on you." 

Keqing sighed beside them, breaking the chitchat of the two. "These are the documents that have been approved and signed by every department for tomorrow's celebration." Ningguang noticed Keqing's annoyed tone but chose to smile and thank the Yuheng. 

"Oh and please, Ningguang. Go get Beidou, she's arriving at 6 right? You should go now or be stuck in traffic." Keqing added. Ningguang hummed happily as a reply, Keqing cares. She just doesn't want to show it that often. 

"Thank you for your hard work. I'll see you both tomorrow night." The two bid Ningguang their farewell as they both got out of the room. Ningguang fixed her belongings quickly before leaving her office too. 

It didn't take long for her to arrive at the airport. Good thing she avoided the traffic, it would've been stressful. She decided to stay in her car, more like 'got told to stay in the car'. Beidou said that she'll just meet her in the parking lot. 

Ningguang kept an eye out for every person coming out of the doorway, she rested her forehead on the steering wheel and closed her eyes for a bit not until there was a soft knock on her window that startled her. 

Beidou smiled widely as soon as their eyes met. Her heart just melted. 

Ningguang hopped out of her car and immediately hugged Beidou, feeling her lover's warmth. 

"Ah, I missed you too." Beidou softly patted Ningguang's head and planted a kiss on her temple. Ningguang was hugging Beidou tightly as she buried her face on the crook of Beidou's neck. 

"Let's just stay like this for a few moments." Ningguang whispered. 

And so they stood there for what seemed like a few minutes before loading Beidou's bags in the car. They drove silently, Beidou insisted that she would drive them home. One hand on the steering wheel, while the other holds Ningguang's hand. It calmed Ningguang's mind to have Beidou by her side again. She watched the scenery outside the car window get blurry as she fell asleep without noticing. 

Ningguang was woken up by the sound of whispering. She was lying comfortably in the bed, feeling all warm but Beidou wasn't beside her. Her eyelids were half-closed as she tried to listen to the whispering she could hear not far away from the bed. 

"No… I haven't…" 

"... doesn't know… Yes… I'll keep in touch." 

It was all that Ningguang could decipher before trying to fall back to sleep. Maybe she'll ask Beidou tomorrow. Ningguang felt Beidou slowly sliding into the sheets, she felt Beidou's arm around her waist and soon Ningguang felt warmer as Beidou's body was firmly pressed behind her. 

She could feel Beidou's breathing against her nape, it was hot and steady that tickled Ningguang. Then Beidou pressed her lips on the spot of Ningguang's nape. Ningguang could only hum and hold Beidou's hand that was on her stomach. 

Ningguang still felt sleepy and couldn't get her eyes to open, but she could feel everything. Beidou started planting kisses along her neck and then her jawline and then her shoulders and sometimes her cheeks. When Beidou suddenly licked the area just below Ningguang's nape before softly biting the spot, Ningguang couldn't help the soft moan that came out of her lips. Her face burned red at the sudden action. 

As Beidou's hand went under the hem of Ningguang's shirt and softly started caressing the warm skin beneath, Ningguang finally turned around to face Beidou, it wasn't that dark in their room, it was dim-lit – making it easier for Ningguang to spot the grin that was on her lover's face. 

Before Ningguang could even speak, Beidou seized Ningguang's lips with her own, Beidou's hand what flat on Ningguang's stomach drawing small circles. Ningguang could only think of how much she missed kissing Beidou and feeling her warm embrace. Beidou's hovered over Ningguang as carefully as she could to not break away from the kiss and before Ningguang knew it, Beidou was on top of her. Not that she minds. 

They continued kissing. Beidou's tongue skillfully made its way to Ningguang's. The warmth and the softness, oh and how it swirled and played around Ningguang's own, she loved it. Both of them breathed heavily as Beidou broke the kiss, a string of saliva connected their lips. Both of their cheeks were flushed. Ningguang softly gazed at Beidou as they both caught their breaths. She placed her hand on Beidou's cheek and Beidou kissed Ningguang's palm before leaning into the touch. 

"Hi." Ningguang whispered. 

"I missed you." Beidou smiled lazily. Ningguang could hear the tiredness in her voice and couldn't help but smile back at Beidou. 

"Come here." Ningguang put both her arms around Beidou's neck and pulled Beidou closer to her, making Beidou lie on top of her.

"Were you talking with someone a while ago?" Ningguang played with Beidou's strand of hair, pulling them gently. 

Beidou hummed in response, her eyes fluttering close. "Just some… business." 

"Aren't I heavy? You'll get uncomfortable Ning-" Beidou's voice was a little muffled since the side of her face was softly pressed on Ningguang's chest. 

"You like sleeping like this. Just rest baby, I'll be fine." Ningguang assured she smiled when she didn't hear a reply from Beidou. Soon enough Beidou's breathing was steady and Ningguang watched the rising and falling of Beidou's shoulder as she breathed peacefully lulling Ningguang to sleep. 

The party was far from simple. It was extravagant knowing that today they are celebrating the company's third year anniversary and the birthday of its CEO. The attendees were none other than famous businessmen and women, actresses, friends, and of course all of the people working in it. 

The lobby on the 5th floor was spacious enough to hold all the guests; the people soon started clamoring in the entrance of the floor as the event owner arrived. 

Ningguang wore a golden Valdrin Sahiti dress. The dress has a  cleavage window revealing an amount of Ningguang's bosom and ends just above her upper abdomen. Its side has a slit that goes up to Ningguang's thigh, allowing her long creamy legs to show. It hugged her figure perfectly as she walked elegantly, burning the eyes of the beholder. While Beidou being Beidou, can not keep her eyes off her woman as if someone would snatch Ningguang away. 

The couple walked together, a few trusted paparazzi and news publishers on the side of the entrance taking pictures as Ningguang and Beidou made their way to the guests. 

Ningguang was greeted with a lot of congratulations and happy birthdays from her colleagues and friends. They went from table to table to appreciate the guests' attendance at the party and Beidou was there with her all throughout. From small talks to clinking champagne glasses, Ningguang noticed that Beidou had helped her ease interaction with the guests. 

It was then when Ningguang was called by Ganyu. The couple excused themselves to the guest and made their way to Ganyu who was waiting patiently near the elevator. 

"Ah. I knew you would choose that one." Ningguang chimed as she approached the woman. "You look astonishing as ever." 

The secretary blushes easily, that's a known fact, and Ningguang takes pride in making Ganyu flustered, she giggled at the sight. 

"Stop that, you're making Ganyu shy!" Beidou teased, switching to Ganyu's side and putting her arms around Ganyu as if she's protecting Ganyu from Ningguang. 

Ningguang gasped and chuckled at the act but before she could speak a voice came from behind. 

"What are you two doing to my-" Keqing immediately went to Ganyu, breaking Beidou's embrace from her. 

"Wh- just-" Keqing's face was red from frustration but she closed her eyes and breathed deeply, calming her nerves. 

"Ningguang. Your speech is in 20 minutes or less. So go up to your office, rehearse for a while. Then I'll call you back." 

"Why does it sound like a threat?" Ningguang turned to Beidou. 

"I think it is. Well maybe Keqing would like to-" 

Keqing pressed the button that opened the elevator door and shoved the older couple inside. "I'll just send someone to call you." Keqing declared before the elevator door closed. 

Ningguang and Beidou laughed at Yuheng's reaction. Both of them just got used to it, Keqing doesn't like speaking nor showing her feelings to people, which is why she tends to be harsh at times. But Beidou tries to make Keqing a little bit more mad every time, their friendship was built not by kindness but with annoyance and a little touch of comfort. It’s a weird friendship but it lasted for years until now. 

Ningguang sighed, feeling a little tired from both walking and talking to people. Keqing has a good eye, sending her back to her office is just a way for Keqing to say that she should rest for a moment. Ningguang knew Keqing couldn’t just say it straightforwardly. She felt Beidou reach for her hand and held it tightly. She looked at Beidou who was already looking at her. 

"Oh? I'm not going anywhere." Ningguang smiled. She knows how Beidou's eyes never left her ever since they arrived at the party. 

"Well, it's very hard not to look at… you. You look so beautiful tonight." Ningguang caught Beidou's gaze travelling down her ample bosom back to her eyes, it made her chuckle. 

Ningguang turned a little bit, the heels she wore closed the height difference she had with Beidou by a little, she lazily threw her arms around Beidou's neck and closed the gap between them. She will never get tired of kissing Beidou. 

She felt Beidou's hands on her waist, the other started to slowly slide down the slit of her dress, caressing her thigh underneath the fabric. Ningguang moaned into the kiss when Beidou's hand reached her rear, squeezing it gently. 

Much to her dismay, Beidou broke the kiss as soon as the elevator door opened to the 11th floor, Ningguang's office. 

Ningguang pouted and Beidou chuckled before letting her go. They walked inside the spacious room, the night view was spectacular but Ningguang paid no attention. She just sat on her office chair and tried to find something to retouch her makeup. 

As she was about to apply her lipstick, Ningguang's eyes were suddenly glued to her lover's motion, she just noticed that Beidou was wearing a sleeveless turtleneck beneath her blazer as she took the garment off, and oh, the muscles on her arms flexed when she hung them neatly in place. Ningguang's mind reduced its capacity to think and just stare until she found Beidou sitting on her office table. 

"Like what you see?" Beidou raised an eyebrow and so did Ningguang. 

"Weren't you the one who was gawking at me since we got here?" 

Beidou gasped and laughed at Ningguang's words. "What a word! Besides, how can I not when you look like that. " 

"Hmm? Look like what exactly, Beidou?" Ningguang challenged, leaning towards Beidou's position while remaining seated. Unfortunately, this time it seemed like Beidou already planned on winning. 

Beidou got off the table and placed both of her hands on the armrest of Ningguang's chair, cornering the CEO in her seat. Ningguang was shocked at the action but kept her cool, she then felt Beidou's warm breath against her ear. 

"A five-star meal." 

"Wha- hmmph- " Ningguang turned her face towards Beidou to laugh at the line but her lips were caught as soon as she started turning. Beidou has pushed her further until she's pressed on her seat. 

Beidou kissed her slowly and Ningguang enjoyed taking her dearest time in exploring the cavern of Beidou's mouth. A gasp escaped her lips when Beidou's hand reached and started caressing her thigh, carefully moving away from the gold fabric that covered Ningguang's skin. 

Beidou's kisses travelled down to Ningguang's chin, to her neck and the slit between her chest, kissing the spot as light as she could to not leave a very questionable mark, Ningguang enjoyed it. 

Beidou dropped to her knees all of a sudden. She kneeled in between Ningguang's legs and all Ningguang could do was bite her lower lips at the sight of Beidou who was staring back at her with hungry eyes. 

"Baby…" Ningguang whispered, placing her palm on Beidou's cheeks. Her cheeks burned when Beidou licked the palm of her hand slowly while maintaining eye contact. It made her gulp and withdraw her hand back to the armrest. Beidou now dangerously moved closer to Ningguang's inner thigh, planting kisses on the sides of it before closing the gap between her lips and Ningguang's warm center. 

Ningguang gasped for air when she felt Beidou's warm breath against the fabric of her underwear. "Beidou…" 

"Hmm?" Beidou's humming sent waves of vibration to Ningguang that made her feel more at the edge, her eyes shut off at the feeling. 

"We don't... have quite the time… for this." Ningguang said weakly between her pants, Beidou is still nudging and kissing her beneath. 

"That's up to you, we can make this quick or let you feel uneasy until this party is over." Beidou rested her head on Ningguang's thigh while both her hands clung around her thigh for support. Ningguang gritted her teeth, she swallowed the lump in her throat and started to lean back on her seat keeping her eyes on Beidou. 

Beidou grinned knowing Ningguang's actions all too well. Ningguang braced herself as she felt Beidou's fingers setting aside her panties' coverage, exposing her already wet center and pulsating clit. Beidou looked into her eyes first before running her tongue flat in a slow-motion, making Ningguang shiver. Ningguang's grip on her armrest tightened as Beidou repeated her ministration. 

Ningguang could already feel the warm sensation pooling in her lower abdomen and all she could do was breathe hard through her lips. Beidou began sucking on her clit, her teeth grazed the bundle of nerves softly that made Ningguang throw her head backward. Her hand now on Beidou's head, gently pushing her lover's head onto her wetness. 

She moaned when Beidou suddenly slid her tongue inside her cunt for a moment and licked it from her entrance to her clit then back inside. Ningguang almost choked on her own, she could see her slick glistening on Beidou's lips and chin, and seeing Beidou kneeling in between her legs made her desire shoot up and down her whole being. 

Ningguang struggled on not messing with Beidou's hair as she gently pushed her lover down on her wet sex, and Beidou didn't need to be told twice to act. She sucked hard on Ningguang's clit as she let go of Ningguang's thigh and her finger was now slipping along Ningguang's wet folds. When Beidou stopped playing with Ningguang's already swollen bud, she focused on running her middle finger on Ningguang's wetness until it was covered with her slick. 

Ningguang watched closely as Beidou sucked on her own fingers, it made Ningguang shiver. Of course, they had time to catch up, Beidou went back to licking her wetness as slowly as she could before softly taking in Ningguang's clit in her lips. 

Ningguang almost yelped when she felt Beidou's finger inside her, thrusting the knuckle deep. Her walls clenched tightly on Beidou's finger as her hips buck up to meet every thrust Beidou makes. Her mind went blank at the stimulation she feels, it's a little too much.

Her back arched as Beidou's pace increased in both sucking and thrusting. Another digit was added and Ningguang could only shut her eyes off as she felt closer and closer to coming into her lover's mouth.

"Baby…" Ningguang placed both her hands on Beidou's hair, still being careful not to mess up its style. 

Ningguang's eyes shot open as soon as footsteps suddenly echoed from the hallway outside her office. Her heartbeat quickened. She looked down on Beidou whose lips formed into a grin, she's not going to stop.  

It was kind of a relief that Beidou can't be seen because she's under the table. But Ningguang is afraid of what her reactions will show.

Ningguang cursed under her breath until she heard a knock on the door as it opened. Baishi, one of Ningguang's attendants, entered the room. Ningguang did her best to sit up despite the activity going on beneath her table. 

"Lady Ningguang, Lady Keqing has sent me to inform you that you have a few more minutes to-... Lady Ningguang, are you okay?" Baishi took a step but Ningguang raised her hand in a motion to stop her. 

"I'm… fine." Ningguang said in between deep breaths. 

Beidou slowly took her fingers away from and now her tongue ran flat on Ningguang's wet folds. She almost let out a whimper but did her best to hold back. Her knuckles turned white from clenching her fists hard, her nails dug her palm painstakingly. Her ears reddened at the sensation, feeling more at the edge than ever. 

"Would you like to take medicine?" the woman offered, her voice full of concern. 

As Ningguang opened her lips to answer, Beidou inserted her tongue, thrusting it deep as she could, Beidou bobbed her head at a rhythmic pace. Ningguang could feel her soul leaving her body. 

" Oh-mf… I don't. Thank you, y-you may go now. Tell Keqing that ah- I will be there. Please... lock the door when you leave." Baishi looked like she was not convinced but she bowed her head and locked the door behind her as she left. 

As soon as the door closed and they were left alone again, Ningguang let out a shaky sigh that she had been holding for a while. 

She covered her eyes with her arms as she leaned back to her chair, her body arched back, allowing Beidou to have more access to her sex. Her hips moved on their own accord and started to grind against Beidou adding more to the building pleasure. 

Ningguang softly moaned as she bit her lower lip to suppress the sound. A few more thrusts and she came undone, her eyes rolling to the back of her head, her legs trembling as she breathed shakily. Beidou continued to keep her pace to let Ningguang ride out her orgasm before pulling away. She licked Ningguang's orgasm slowly as if it was some precious delicacy that should not be wasted. Ningguang blushed at the sight of it but couldn't get herself to look away. 

Beidou grinned. "Hmm, please send my regards to the chef." Ningguang huffed and rolled her eyes before pulling Beidou into a kiss. 

"See? We still have five more minutes before your speech. Just in time." Beidou winked at her before standing up and making her way to the bathroom. 

"God damn you, Beidou." Ningguang blurted as she slouched back on her seat, taking her time to recover. 

"You're welcome, my love." Beidou replied and Ningguang could only sigh. 

Ningguang successfully gave out her speech and the party went well, and now. 

Now she's seeing Beidou talking to a woman with platinum-colored hair and a gorgeous black and white dress. Ningguang is impressed by the simple details in the dress. As much as she wanted to go over their spot, she was occupied by talking to her investors. 

She continued discussing important matters while keeping an eye on what's happening with Beidou and the woman. They were happily chatting, and Beidou was laughing at whatever the woman was telling her. Ningguang churned on her inner cheeks and tried to pay more attention to the discussion she had at her table. 

As soon as it was over, she went straight to Beidou's side, passing by the woman. Now that she's beside Beidou she could see the woman's sophisticated aura. She's gorgeous if Ningguang is being honest. 

"At last, it took you long enough." Beidou cheered, placing her arms around her waist. Ningguang felt a little relieved at the gesture but her curiosity at the woman in front of them was still there. 

She nodded to Beidou, "Care to introduce me to your friend?" 

"Right. Ningguang, this is Signora. Signora, Ningguang." 

Ningguang smiled at Signora and the other did the same. 

"Nice to finally meet you, I've heard a lot about you from Beidou. I'm sorry for coming unannounced." 

“Don't worry about the invitation, I'm glad to have you here, a friend of hers is always welcome to attend." Ningguang replied. Beidou's phone suddenly rang. Ningguang looked at her and Beidou smiled. 

"It must be Xiangling, I've got to take the call. I'll be back." Beidou kissed Ningguang's forehead before leaving, she blushed a little at the sudden action. She saw Signora chuckling and cleared her throat. 

"So, how did you and Beidou become friends? If you don't mind, I'm quite curious about it." Ningguang started. 

She saw the woman pursed her lips before taking a sip on her glass of champagne. "Oh that. I knew her from high school. We dated for a while and didn't work out. That's that." 

Ningguang was silent, well she knew that Beidou had an ex, but meeting her here was quite a surprise. Ningguang managed to hold her reactions. 

"I met Beidou in Mondstadt last week, it just so happened that I was also going to Liyue for business this week so she invited me." Signora stated. 

"What a coincidence, yes?" 

Signora gave her a smile and nodded. "Oh, and how did you and Beidou meet? She always talks about you during lunch." 

Ningguang was caught off guard and blinked a few times before answering. They had gone for lunch together… in Mondstadt? She thought. 

"Oh well, a little gathering with college friends. That's all." Ningguang answered, she tried not to push back her thoughts. 

Signora chuckled, "I see, she still likes to go to parties. But seeing how she has a good life right now, I guess she took my advice to do something better." 

"We lost contact after graduation so I guess seeing her in Mondstadt was a good thing, don't you think?" Signora smiled. 

Ningguang felt annoyed, to say the least. But Beidou arrived just in time together with Xiangling and the others. 

She felt agitated and she didn't like it. The rest of the party was just Signora's constant side conversation with Beidou and subtle touches. It annoyed the hell out of Ningguang but kept her cool. She trusts Beidou enough to know that it has no meaning. But seeing Beidou talk to Signora happily as they catch up with each other's life made her feel jealous. 

As the party ended, Ningguang gave closing remarks to formally thank everyone that attended the event. Her friends bid her farewell. And Signora, she was still being a little clingy to Beidou. 

'Or maybe it's just me who's overthinking.'  Ningguang shook her head to forget her thoughts. But she can't. 

The thought of Beidou being with another person that's not her made her feel uneasy. Her mind replayed the encounter with Signora. How Signora kept on glancing in Beidou's direction and how she started countless mini conversations with Beidou. How Signora's hand would lightly touch Beidou's arm or hand as they talked. Ningguang didn't like any of it. 

She looked outside the car window as Beidou drove them home. It was a quiet ride until Beidou's phone rang. Ningguang saw the contact name 'La Signora'  Ningguang kind of wished Beidou wouldn't take it but she did. She looked away once again. 

[Hello? Ah. Thank you for inviting me to the party. I had a great time.] 

"You're welcome, we're glad to have your company. Xiangling was excited to see you earlier." Beidou laughed

[Haha. Oh and please send Ningguang my regards. I can see that your taste still hasn't changed Bei .]

"Oi! Shut up hahaha! Have a nice evening!" Beidou pressed the end call. 

Ningguang licked her lips before speaking. "So she calls you by your nickname too?" 

"Yeah it was weird, I don't remember her calling me that ever." Beidou nonchalantly answered, her eyes still on the road. 

Ningguang sighed thinking it'd be best to let it go. She felt insecure. She kept thinking about what Signora meant by her words. 

As soon as they arrived home, both of them took a quick shower to freshen up. When it was Beidou's turn to dry her hair, Ningguang observed from behind. She traced Beidou's figure with her eyes. Even with the robe on, she had memorized every single curve of Beidou's body. 

When Beidou finished, she immediately sprawled herself on the bed not bothering to get clothed. 

"Haa. Ningguang come here, let's cuddle to sleep." She whined like a child. 

Beidou smiled as she sat up, opening her arms widely for an embrace. Ningguang made her way towards her lover and immediately sat on Beidou's lap. Her legs were on either side of Beidou, while her arms were anchored around her lover's neck. She hugged Beidou tightly, burying her face on the crook of Beidou's neck. 

"I guess my baby got tired." Beidou cooed, her hands running along Ningguang's back. 

"Mhmm. You could say that." Ningguang answered lazily. 

"Say, you've been awfully quiet. Is something bothering you?" Beidou's hands were on Ningguang's waist for support as Ningguang sat up on Beidou's lap to look at her. 

"Baby…" Ningguang trailed off. Her fingertips travelled from Beidou's spine to her cheeks. 

"Do you know what monopoly is?" She continued. Beidou gulped at Ningguang's tone, it was difficult to comprehend but she gave Ningguang an answer. 

"It's… It's when a business is owned by only one person…" Beidou almost whispered, she watched as Ningguang eyes kept darting on her lips. 

"Right… Now, do you want to know why I like monopoly ?" Ningguang hummed in Beidou's ear. 

"W-Why?" 

"Because I don't like sharing what's mine." Ningguang's eyes darkened. 

Silence followed. 

Ningguang's hands started to caress Beidou's shoulder then rested her hands on the brunette's soft locks. Gently pulling Beidou's hair. 

"You know, Signora has been really clinging to you all night." Her index finger ran from Beidou's chest going down slowly to her abdomen. Even though it was through the robe and not Beidou's skin, Ningguang made sure that Beidou felt it. 

"She's been touchy..." Ningguang noticed how Beidou's throat bobbed as she swallowed hard. "...and that drove me crazy." She continued. 

"I don't like it when people try to take what's mine. So what should I do to you, Bei? " Ningguang's cold gaze sent chills down Beidou's spine, and she almost collapsed. 

"Are you mine?" Ningguang asked,  bucking her hips against Beidou. Beidou took a sharp intake of breath as Ningguang kissed her cheeks down to her jawline, then her neck. 

"Y-yes." Beidou doesn't know why she's shaking under Ningguang's touch. 

"I didn't quite catch that baby, what did you say?" Ningguang's tone was different from any other night. Beidou knows her too well to be unfamiliar with this. It's one of those nights where she rules. 

Beidou gulped once again. "Yes, mommy."   

Ningguang tilted her head.  "She was touching places she shouldn't be touching." Ningguang trailed off as peppered Beidou's neck with soft kisses. She was still straddling Beidou. 

"And I was jealous so much to the point that I want to fuck you tonight, Beidou." 

Ningguang's eyes glinted when she saw how Beidou reacted to her words. 

Beidou felt her lips run dry and her heartbeat became so loud it deafened her for a second before snapping back to reality. 

"Ning-" Ningguang cut Beidou off by closing the distance between them. Her kiss was met with the same fervor, tongues clashing and Ningguang made sure to graze her teeth just right on Beidou's lower lip, earning her a low growl from her lover. Ningguang tilted her head to gain more access to Beidou's sweet lips. 

She pulled apart and Beidou was trying to chase her lips but Ningguang placed her hand on Beidou's chest to stop her movement. 

"Stick your tongue out for me." Ningguang commanded. 

Her voice sent Beidou a chilling sensation throughout her whole body. She did what she was asked. 

"Good girl." Ningguang then began kissing Beidou open-mouthed, sucking on Beidou's tongue slowly as she felt Beiodu's breathing started to get heavy. Their tongues danced vigorously with one another and when Ningguang pulled back once again and Beidou groaned at the loss of warmth. 

"Hmmm… What should I do with you?" Ningguang said. Her fingers tugged on the lace of the robe as she pulled Beidou closer. Ningguang minimized the gap between them enough for her to lick Beidou's lips as she untied the lace of the robe. 

She slowly pushed Beidou down the mattress as she started to get the piece of clothing out of the way. Beidou's face was flushed pink as she looked up to Ningguang. 

"You look so beautiful." Ningguang said before giving Beidou a chaste kiss. Her hands travelled to Beidou's sides until they reached her breast. Ningguang kept her palm flat on Beidou's breast as she planted wet kisses on Beidou's neck, softly biting the spot just below her collar bone. Beidou suppressed her moan, she held Ningguang's hand that was on her breast, while her other hand tried to cling to her lover's body. 

When Ningguang was done planting kisses along Beidou's neck and shoulder blade, she moved to Beidou's chest and immediately suckled on the hardened bud as she made eye contact with Beidou. 

Ningguang ran her tongue in circles before sucking it again as she pinched the other one with her free hand that earned another moan from Beidou. She repeated her ministrations from one to the other before coming to a stop. 

Ningguang now decided to go down on Beidou. She licked Beidou from the valley between her breast to her lower abdomen, leaving wet trails of saliva before kissing the sides of Beidou's pelvis. 

"N-Ningguang wait…" Beidou panted as she grabbed Ningguang's wrist. 

"Hmm… who said you can do that?" Ningguang looked at Beidou's hand on her wrist, making Beidou immediately let go of it. 

She went face to face with Beidou again as she traced Beidou's lips with her thumb. Ningguang slowly pushed her thumb inside Beidou's lips until Beidou's tongue softly swirled around it while keeping eye contact. She withdrew her thumb and kissed Beidou hard as she pushed her down the pillow. 

"Don't touch me unless I say so." Ningguang whispered. Beidou could only nod at the command. 

Ningguang went back to where she left off, she positioned herself in between Beidou's legs, she could almost feel the heat radiating off of it. She kissed Beidou's inner thigh, biting the spot where it'll leave a mark. 

She wrapped her arms around Beidou's thigh to secure her in place as she looked at Beidou glistening cunt, Ningguang bit her lower lip before looking up at Beidou who was silently observing her. 

Ningguang opened her lips as she softly let out a breath, making Beidou die of anticipation. Beidou whimpered at the feeling, her hips bucked in an upward motion but Ningguangs grip on her thighs kept her in place. She's a lot stronger than she looks.  

Beidou gripped a fistful of the sheets as she felt Ningguang's tongue on her wetness. Beidou couldn't help the moan bubble from her throat. 

Ningguang made her movements as slow as she could as she watched Beidou struggle from whether to hold her breath or moan loudly. 

"You're this wet already? I haven't done that much, baby." Ningguang teased. Beidou threw her head back as her hips bucked upwards desperately wanting to be taken care of. 

"What do you want, Beidou?" Ningguang licked the side of Beidou's thigh. She heard Beidou let out a deep breath before looking at her eyes. 

"I- I want to feel you." Beidou stated, she didn't know if she said it loud enough for Ningguang to hear because she could hear her blood rushing through her ears. 

Ningguang rested her cheeks on Beidou's thigh as she smirked. "You don't sound very convincing. Try again." 

Beidou gulped, Ningguang only acts like this when she's very mad or jealous. But this time seeing Ningguang's very demanding side, Beidou's pretty sure that Ningguang's mad and jealous at the same time. 

"Please make me cum." Beidou swore she saw a glint in Ningguang's eyes before she smirked at her. 

"Say that again." Ningguang commanded. 

"Please make me cum mommy…" 

Ningguang didn't bat an eye as she immediately licked Beidou's pussy. The tip of her tongue flicked up and down her lover's wet folds. Beidou's moans increased in volume as she tried to grab on anything near her. 

A guttural moan soon escaped Beidou's lips as Ningguang sucked on her clit. Her tongue runs around the bundle of nerves before sucking its entirety. Ningguang's hand moved onto Beidou's stomach, pressing it lightly. Beidou reached for Ningguang's hands as they interlocked their fingers. 

When Ningguang decided to stop on Beidou's swollen clit, she plunged her tongue inside Beidou's cunt, enjoying the sound of Beidou's husky moan. 

"Oh my fucking heavens… Ha… " Beidou shut her eyes closed as Ningguang started to thrust her tongue in and out of Beidou's pussy. The heat inside Beidou's pussy was scorching as it squeezed Ningguang's tongue tightly. 

"I'm… I'm so close." Beidou shivered, her hips started rocking to meet every thrust Ningguang made. And when Ningguang hummed while her tongue was inside Beidou, Beidou let out a loud cry as she grabbed a handful of Ningguang's hair. 

"Hmmm…." Ningguang moaned. Wetness drip down Ningguang's chin as she continued to thrust her tongue in Beidou. 

Her hips bucked upward and her legs started to shake. She came right into Ningguang's mouth and when she looked down, Ningguang was licking her clean. Beidou rolled her head back to the pillow as she felt Ningguang's warm tongue on her. 

Beidou took her time to recover her breath. She closed her eyes for a bit until she felt Ningguang's body pressed against her. Ningguang initiated a kiss, it was slow and when Beidou moaned in the kiss, Ningguang's grip on her hair tightened. Their lungs burned for oxygen as they slowly broke apart.

"Wait here." Ningguang trailed off. 

Beidou closed her eyes and sighed. She soon heard Ningguang rummaging through the cabinet and when she opened her eyes, she saw Ningguang at the edge holding a piece of clothing? When Beidou realized it, her lips parted as she let out a soft “Oh…” and Ningguang just smirked. It was a blindfold. 

Ningguang went to her side as Beidou propped her elbows to elevate her body. Ningguang’s fingers trailed on Beidou’s skin. Her touch set scorching flames on Beidou’s skin but all Beidou could do was watch. Soon, Ningguang softly caressed her cheeks and tucked the hair that fell on Beidou’s face behind her ear before kissing her lips. 

Beidou's throat burned as Ningguang stared her down with such a dominating look. Beidou looked at her in awe, Ningguang's hair was disheveled and her eyes were focused on nothing but Beidou. If Beidou would put it into words, Ningguang looked like a painting right now.

"Sit up and stay still baby." Ningguang soon gently placed the blindfold around Beidou's head, she tied it just enough to render Beidou visionless. 

Her senses heightened as she lost her sight. Beidou started to feel Ningguang's hands around her body and all she could do was gasp as she anticipated where Ningguang's hands would land next. 

"You know…" A gentle touch on her shoulder. "That ex of yours kept glancing at you." Fingertips traced her collarbone and it stopped on her throat. "Makes me wonder. Would you look back at her?" Beidou could sense the warm breath on her left ear. 

Beidou shook her head immediately and heard Ningguang laugh. 

"That's my girl." Beidou gasped when she felt Ningguang's licked her lips but all of a sudden it was gone. She breathed heavily as silence filled the room. She could feel that Ningguang wasn't on the bed until a few moments later, she felt the weight of the mattress shifted. 

"Since you've been a good girl, I'll give you a reward. And since you were extremely obedient tonight, I'm giving you a bonus." 

Ningguang hummed and Beidou bit her lower lip. "You could touch me only if you keep the blindfold on, what do you think?" 

Beidou looked in an upward direction, she could not see anything but she just felt like Ningguang was looking down on her right now. 

Beidou could feel that her heart would jump out of her ribcage, she gritted her teeth before answering. 

"I- I'd keep the blindfolds on…" 

She heard Ningguang hum in response. Ningguang's legs were on either side of Beidou, straddling her lover as she kneeled. Ningguang then reached for Beidou's hands as she guided them on her body and Beidou didn't need to be told what to do. She knows Ningguang's body like the back of her hands. 

Ningguang let Beidou caress her chest and moaned when Beidou started to suck on her nipples. She blushed at the sight of Beidou taking her time in doing so. Until Beidou's hands moved to her back, caressing her soft skin, until it went down to her bottom. Beidou stopped. 

Ningguang grinned at her lover's reaction as she let Beidou figure out the material Ningguang had on her. 

Beidou traced the leather strap around Ningguang's waist that also went just right under her butt cheeks with her hands. When Beidou realized what it was, she swallowed the lump in her throat and started breathing heavily. Ningguang has a strap on. 

Ningguang smirked when she saw Beidou's lips parted before she seized them with her own. She wrapped her arms around Beidou as she gently laid Beidou down, putting a pillow below her back. Ningguang made sure that Beidou was lying comfortably on the bed. 

"We hadn't used this in a while… so I'm going to be extra gentle." Ningguang ran her index finger from Beidou's chest to her stomach. She positioned herself between Beidou's legs. 

Ningguang kneeled and let Beidou's legs draped over hers as she took in the sight of Beidou breathing heavily. 

Ningguang rubbed the length of the toy on Beidou's wet folds, the friction made Beidou gasped as she tried to reach for Ningguang's hands that were on her hips. Ningguang slowly moved her hips up and down to grind the dildo against Beidou's clit. 

Ningguang watched as Beidou's muscles on her neck flexed as she threw her head back. Ningguang reached for Beidou's forearm and let Beidou's hands rest on atop her thigh as she got the bottle of lubricant she had just set beside her. 

She put a generous amount of lube around the toy, making sure that it was covered from its head down to the base. Beidou was pretty wet already, but a little more lube wouldn't hurt. 

Ningguang placed a hand on Beidou's thigh while the other held the dildo as she steadies herself into position. 

"Baby what's your safe word?" Ningguang asked as she poked the shaft on Beidou's entrance. 

"Yellow." Beidou immediately answered and with that, Ningguang gently pushed her hips as she went inside Beidou. Ningguang cussed at the sensation along with Beidou's guttural moan. She felt Beidou's nails digging on her thigh and on her as she slowly shoved her length inside Beidou. 

Beidou could only gasp as she took in Ningguang's length. She could feel her walls tightening around it and how she could sense Ningguang limiting herself into railing her so hard right now. Not that she would mind being railed hard by Ningguang. 

Beidou moaned as their bodies were flushed together, the dildo was now all inside her from its head to the base. Ningguang started kissing her stomach and fondling her breast as she slowly bucked her hips inch by inch until Beidou got used to the rhythm. 

"W-wait… please… don't move yet…" Beidou painted in which Ningguang obliged. She started planting wet kisses along Beidou's neck and jawline. Beidou's hands roamed on Ningguang's bareback trying to hold onto something before giving Ningguang a go signal. 

As soon as Beidou lightly tapped Ningguang's arm, she moved. It started slow until Ningguang's pace got faster. 

Beidou's moans grew louder in volume as Ningguang's thick length filled her in and hit her deep. The squelching sound their bodies made and the moans coming from their lips added more to the building pleasure. 

"N-Ningguang I- Hnng- " Beidou arched her back, her inner walls fluttered against Ningguang's length. Her mouth hung open as Ningguang's pace went faster. Beidou whimpered at the roughness. She liked it.  

She wanted to see Ningguang. She wanted to know what she looks like while doing it but she could not find the strength to remove her blindfold. Beidou suddenly felt Ningguang's hand travelling from her stomach to her chest until it reached her neck. Beidou gasped as Ningguang put her hands on her throat and started pressing down. 

Ningguang licked her lips at the sight of Beidou becoming a writhing mess beneath her. She watched as Beidou's lips hung open, unable to let out a coherent word that's not a moan or a "fuck". Beidou's face, although her eyes were covered with a blindfold, was painted in pleasure, and Ningguang loved to see it. 

Ningguang's grip on Beidou's neck became tighter as she lowered her body and whispered into Beidou's ears sweet 'I love you's repeatedly, and Beidou could only let out a muffled cry. 

Ningguang could feel herself close too, her own wetness dripping on her thigh. As Beidou threw her head back once again, Ningguang lowered her body and softly nibbed on the spot right below Beidou's jawline, making sure that it would leave a mark later. 

She decided that it would be a good timing to take off Beidou's blindfold, and so with her freehand, she pulled it off. Beidou's eyes were teary as her eyelids fluttered open to see Ningguang's face. 

"Ah...ha... fuu-ck..." Beidou felt her body flushed hotter as she heard their skin slapping together. It echoed around their room and Ningguang… Ningguang started thrusting deeper and harder and faster that it sent bursts of heat on Beidou's stomach. 

"I... Ah... ha... I think I'm going to cum... Ning- ah!"

Ningguang's grip tightened a little more, she bit her lower lip as she wrapped her free hand on Beidou's hips, raising it a little higher giving her a little more room to shove her length in a new angle. 

"Then cum for me." Ningguang slammed her hips faster onto Beidou, making sure that she's hitting that spot that makes Beidou throw her head back and forth. 

Beidou helplessly grabbed on anything she could reach, her legs flailing and toes curling as Ningguang continued to fill her in with her thick length.

"Are you mine, Beidou?" Ningguang's tone was cold and harsh and Beidou's eyes teared up a little as Ningguang tightened her chokehold.

"Y-yes mommy..." Beidou said in between her moaning and panting. 

Suddenly, Ningguang's free hand made its way to Beidou's very sensitive clit and started to stimulate it.

Beidou moaned loudly as she felt her clit in between Ningguang's fingers, rubbing it aggressively made her ran out of breath. 

The sensation was overwhelming, as Ningguang put her on a tight chokehold, pressing just right on the sides of her neck and how Ningguang fucked her deeply. Beidou's mind went blank as she let out a guttural moan. 

Beidou's vision blurred as her whole body shuddered as waves of pleasure hit her, she orgasmed as soon as Ningguang's thick length hit a deep spot, and when Ningguang timed the release of her grasp from Beidou's neck. The sudden flow of oxygen in her veins as she reached her peak left her unable to speak. 

Ningguang rolled her hips as she let Beidou ride out her orgasm. Heavy breaths followed as aftershocks hit their bodies. Ningguang stroked Beidou's lower abdomen, helping her lover down from her high. 

Ningguang worked the toy off of her and put it aside, as she laid on top of Beidou. Beidou's arms encircled around her. 

It took both of them a few moments to recover, both breathing slower than before and their muscles are now more relaxed as they melt into each other's embrace. Beidou sighed contently as she ran her hands up and down the length of Ningguang's back. It was all a quiet moment until Ningguang started sobbing.

"Wh- Ningguang?" 

A sniff. 

"Baby… I'm… did I do something wrong?" 

Ningguang started to weakly hit Beidou's shoulder as she cried on her chest. 

"I hate you…." Ningguang sobbed, "How could you smile at her like that?"

Oh. 

"How could you just ignore me and talk to her all night." Ningguang cried. Beidou held her tighter. 

"I… I felt so disappointed in myself because… because I want to own you. Beidou…" Ningguang's voice cracked as she sobbed. 

"I want you to be mine alone. I wanted to be selfish, but I'm so scared that you'll get tired of me. I don't--" 

"Sssh. Babe that's enough. Listen to me alright? I'm all yours. Please don't cry." Beidou patted Ningguang's head as she attempted to calm her down. 

Ningguang hugged Beidou tightly as she stopped sobbing.  

"Do you want to talk about it?" Beidou asked. 

"Yeah. I'll prepare us a warm bath." Ningguang answered. And soon both of them went into the tub. 

Ningguang sat between Beidou's legs, just like the thousand times they've been doing it. She rested her head on Beidou's shoulder as they intertwined their fingers. 

"I'm sorry." Ningguang started. "I… I didn't want to be so… selfish. I just… I'm scared of losing you." 

Beidou hummed, squeezing Ningguang's hand lightly. She kissed Ningguang's shoulder blade before speaking. 

"You're not going to lose me. Ever. And baby." Beidou smiled, gently pulling Ningguang into an embrace. "Thank you for telling me your thoughts." 

"It's alright to feel these things and I totally understand. But I would do better to not make you feel like you're going to lose me." 

Ningguang's tears rolled down her cheeks as she heard Beidou's words. Beidou kissed them away. 

"I promise." 

Ningguang nodded as she kissed Beidou softly and gently and melted into her lover's embrace. 

The next day, nothing was out of the ordinary. Well, Ningguang remembered that Beidou didn't give her a gift but she tried not to pry. Until Beidou told her they are going out for a dinner date to make it up to her. 

However, Beidou went off somewhere in the afternoon to run some errands and they agreed to just meet at the restaurant. 

The hours went by and it was finally the time to go out. Ningguang was early to their reservation by a minute. Until she saw Beidou in the corner of her eyes, walking toward the table. 

"Hello, gorgeous lady."Beidou kissed her on the cheek. 

Ningguang smiled as Beidou sat across from her. Their conversation went great, dinner was perfect and Ningguang couldn't hope for more. As long as she's with Beidou, she feels like the happiest woman in the world. 

"Oh and uhm. Ningguang, I actually have something to tell you." 

Ningguang smiled at Beidou, signaling her to go on. 

"I spent the afternoon with Signora." 

Ningguang's heart dropped to the floor. She felt like she had been stabbed. She gulped at the statement but kept her composure. 

"After our conversation last night, I don't want to keep it from you anymore." 

Ningguang churned her inner cheeks, she kept quiet as she stared at Beidou's face. 

"Ever since Signora and I met in Mondstadt, I have been contacting her about my plans. But after last night, I don't think I could even hold it in." 

Ningguang held back her tears. She could think of nothing, she tried to comprehend what Beidou was saying but it all pointed into one conclusion. Beidou is breaking up with her. 

Of course, Ningguang knew that Beidou would not like her being possessive. She must have tired Beidou out. Ningguang bit her lips as she looked at Beidou

Beidou stood up and went to her side before taking her hand and kneeling. 

"Ningguang. You are the most important person to me and I wouldn't be able to bear it if I lost you." Beidou's voice broke, her eyes teared up. 

"I don't want to lose you. Ever." She continued 

Ningguang couldn't understand what Beidou was saying, her mind wasn't working but all she could see was how Beidou bit her lower lip to prevent herself from crying, and so did Ningguang. 

"I have loved you then. I still love you now. And I will always love you until the end of time." Beidou wasn't able to hold back her tears. "You're my brightest star that guides me home when I'm lost." Beidou pulled a small velvet box from the pocket of her suit. 

"You burn the brightest among the stars that sometimes I feel like getting scorched by your heat." She stopped. 

"But if getting burnt is what loving you is, I'd get burnt a million times if that means I could have you." 

Ningguang's tears rolled down her cheeks as Beidou opened the box. A beautiful piece of a red diamond ring sat inside of it. 

"Ningguang, would you like to be mine until the final star of the universe collapses?" 

Ningguang nodded as she burst into tears as she said 'yes' to Beidou as many times as she could until Beidou pulled her into an embrace. The swirling emotions inside her calmed down and she held Beidou tighter than ever. The other people at the restaurant who witnessed Beidou's proposal cheered on them.

"I thought you were ending things with me." Ningguang blurted hitting Beidou's shoulder lightly. 

"What...?" 

"Can you blame me? You started your story about your ex." 

"Right. That's on me." Beidou chuckled. 

"But Beidou, why were you two contacting each other?" 

"Oh, they made our ring." Beidou answered happily. 

"You made your ex… make our ring?" Ningguang blinked a few times until Beidou laughed at her reaction. 

"Babe… don't tell me you really don't know Signora?" 

Ningguang just shrugged her shoulders. 

"They own the Harbinger Jewelry Industry? It's her wife, Rosaria, who specifically worked on our rings. Signora introduced me to her." 

Ningguang's lips hung open. 

"When we met in Mondstadt, we talked about you and Signora asked me when I would propose." Beidou scratched the back of her head. "I was a little bit shy to admit that I haven't found a ring that would suit you, so she introduced me to her wife." 

"And I said I'd wait until the Moonchase festival to propose to you, but after what you said last night... made me wanted to do it as soon as possible." Beidou beamed her with a smile.

And then it all made sense, from Beidou's late-night calls to her interactions with Signora. Ningguang understood it, but there's one thing didn't. She tilted her head. 

"Then why didn't you say so last night? That Signora is actually a married woman." 

Beidou smirked. 

"I just like you dominating me. Mommy ." She clicked her tongue and winked at Ningguang's reddened face. Both melted into each other's embrace as the crowd cheered and took photos of them.

Ningguang felt her heart fluttered as she looked down at her hand and saw the piece of jewelry on her finger. She hugged Beidou tightly before whispering

"You know, you could've just asked nicely, I'd be on top of you every now and then." Beidou grinned with an all-knowing look. 

"Oh, baby. You're mine tonight."

"Always has been."