The Next Day…

Tristan left the Davis Mansion, telling Zhen-Zhen he had a business trip in the nearby city. She believed him, not suspecting her husband was preparing a surprise for her.

As they had agreed yesterday, Tristan went to his Condo Unit where Zu Wan was waiting for him. They would visit Mt. Calypso today to check the venue for his proposal.

When he arrived, Zu Wan and FaMo were sitting in the living room watching some drama. FaMo already influenced Zu Wan to watch movies as this was his favorite pastime.

Tristan laughed inwardly seeing how focused they were on watching the TV. They didn’t even notice that he already opened the door from the outside as he stepped inside the house.

“Father, FaMo, I’m here!” Tristan greeted them enthusiastically.

Zu Wan and FaMo just nodded their heads after hearing his voice, their eyes still fixed on the TV monitor.

Tristan could only smile while scratching his face. He decided to join them. It turned out the two were watching a new hit drama series every morning entitled ‘Moon Lovers: Bound by Blood and Revenge’, a love story between a vampire king and a werewolf princess. (^o^) 

Tristan darted his gaze back and forth between FaMo and Zu Wan, contemplating whether to disturb them or not.

‘Uhm, forget it. I will just wait for them to finish. I don’t want to ruin their good mood by interrupting them from watching the movie series.’ Tristan thought to himself.

Fortunately, the episode ended five minutes later. Zu Wan and FaMo immediately turned off the television, tossing a look at Tristan.

Zu Wan: “Shall we go?” 

FaMo: “Are you ready?”

Both of them asked Tristan in unison. Tristan blinked several times while observing FaMo and Zu Wan. He noticed their misty and reddened eyes. 

‘Eh? Don’t tell me… they are about to cry because of the drama they watched a while ago?’ Tristan tried her best not to laugh at them otherwise, he would be roasted alive with Zu Wan’s black fire which was also FaMo’s power.

“Yes, Father, let’s go!” He responded, pretending he didn’t notice their misty eyes.

Zu Wan stood up. Tristan also did the same. His father-in-law moved closer to him as he held Tristan’s shoulders. It didn’t take long when FaMo transformed into his fireball form.

He engulfed Tristan and Zu Wan using his fire before they vanished into thin air. When Tristan opened his eyes, they were already in Mt. Calypso, specifically in the waterfalls where he first met Zhen-Zhen.

Tristan’s eyes shone brightly as he saw the floating cottage in the waterfalls. This was the result of Matthew’s and his cousins’ efforts. They built that cottage for the couple to use during his proposal.

Tristan felt so touched and grateful. Everything was all set. All he needed to do was to propose to Zhen-Zhen– a very memorable and romantic proposal that both of them would never forget.

While Tristan was admiring the newly built cottage, Zu Wan roamed his eyes in their surroundings. Seeing the waterfalls, it reminded him of his first meeting with Eva.

He smiled inwardly. It seemed that Zhen-Zhen and Tristan were truly meant to be as they were destined to meet here just like how he met his wife Eva.

Tristan could see the lanterns being hung in the different trees around the falls. It would serve as their lights during nighttime.

Miho’s fire could be used to light up those flower lanterns. FaMo and Miho would also help Tristan deliver the food for their dinner date.

Isabelle and Alice were the ones cooking the food and baking the dessert for tomorrow. After that, FaMo and Miho would teleport those foods from the Davis Mansion going to Mt. Calypso.

“It seems like everything is prepared here,” Zu Wan said, breaking the silence.

Tristan moved to his side. “Yes, father. Actually, I’m excited and nervous. I hope Zhen-Zhen will be happy. Do you think she will like this, father-in-law?” he asked Zu Wan’s opinion.

Zu Wan glanced at Tristan for a moment. He could feel his love, sincerity, and devotion for Zhen-Zhen. He began liking him more each passing day.

FaMo mentioned to him that Tristan already knew about Zhen-Zhen’s identity on their first meeting. She introduced herself as the demon god’s daughter and she even showed him her powers.

But despite knowing her identity, Tristan took her from this mountain and accepted her. For that reason alone, Zu Wan felt grateful to Tristan. 

Tristan gave his daughter the family she needed when she was all alone. He wanted to thank Tristan wholeheartedly for that.

“Don’t be too tense or else, my daughter will notice that you are acting strangely. Just calm down and relax. I’m sure that she will like anything as long as it’s you.” Zu Wan comforted Tristan.

Tristan was touched by Zu Wan’s kind words. “Thank you, father. This is enough for me to feel at ease.” He smiled brightly, still roaming his eyes around the waterfalls.

“Master, Tristan… I think I can also do fire tricks, instead of using fireworks!” FaMo suggested to them.

“Miho and I can perform for both of you! Fire Dragon Dance!” he added.

“Wow! I like that idea, FaMo! Please, can you entertain us? And there is something more I want you and Miho to do for me during my proposal.”

“Sure, what is it?”

Tristan gave FaMo his instruction. He told him what they should do after performing their fire dance. FaMo and Zu Wan also liked his idea.

While they were in the middle of their conversation, Zu Wan suddenly asked Tristan to narrate how he met Zhen-Zhen in this waterfall.

“Tell me, I wanna know.” Zu Wan demanded.

Tristan suddenly became anxious. How would he tell him that he took advantage of her during their first meeting?

Tristan smiled sheepishly, racking his brain so hard on how to omit some details. He didn’t know where to start. Just when he was about to speak FaMo butted in, suggesting to his master.

“Master! I have recollection of Tristan’s and Zhen-Zhen’s first meet-up here. Do you want me to replay the flashback here?”

“Sure.”

Tristan’s eyes widened in horror upon hearing that.

‘Nooooooo! FaMo!!!!’ Tristan screamed in his mind.. At that certain moment, he knew he was doomed.