Ramon and Sirena exchanged glances, both feeling the weight of the emotional moment. They knew this journey wasn’t just about leaving the hospital; it was the first step toward a better life filled with new hope for Brianna. With hearts full of determination, they gently helped Brianna into the car.After ensuring everything was in place, Ramon started the car. With steady resolve, they left the hospital behind, carrying with them hope and the warmth of a new beginning.“Oh, Siren, isn’t our house repossessed by the bank?” Brianna asked, holding her daughter’s hand as she sat beside her.“I’ve managed to pay off part of the debt, so we can live there again, Mom,” Sirena explained.“Paid it off? Where did you get the money, Siren? Even if paid in installments, the debt was no small amount.” Brianna’s eyes bore into Sirena with a mix of curiosity and suspicion.Sirena sighed before replying, carefully choosing her words.“I... I’ve been taking on extra jobs. Luckily, I managed to secure
“What will you do next, Siren? Are you planning to move back into this house?” Ramon asked as he sat in the living room, sipping tea prepared by the housemaid.Siren, sitting on a single sofa, looked at Ramon. “Yes, I’ll return to this house, but I need to arrange my relocation first.”“Do you need help? I’m always ready to assist,” Ramon offered enthusiastically.“No need. I don’t have much stuff, and I’ve already rented a van to transport my belongings,” Siren replied.Ramon nodded, though he looked a bit disappointed at being unable to help. “Alright, but if you need anything, don’t hesitate to contact me,” he said sincerely.Siren smiled, appreciating his offer. “Thank you, Ramon. I truly appreciate it. But I think I can handle this on my own. Besides, I haven’t stayed in the apartment for long, so everything I left behind is still manageable.”Ramon turned his gaze to the window, staring at the lush trees surrounding the house. “This house holds a lot of memories, doesn’t it? I s
Sirena had finished packing all her belongings to be sent to her parents’ house. She had also packed the items she planned to sell and prepared to deliver them to a courier service company.“Okay, it’s all done,” she murmured.She asked the driver of the rented van to load her belongings. With precision and care, Sirena placed the boxes containing her items into the rented van, and the driver helped her load them.Once everything was neatly arranged inside the van, they prepared to leave. Sirena double-checked the list of destinations and the items to be sent.“Please head to this address,” she said, showing the address of her parents’ house.The driver nodded and started the vehicle.Meanwhile, Sirena handed over the items she was selling to the courier service that had arrived at her location.“Finally, it’s all done. And I made a lot of money,” she said with a bright smile.She flagged down a taxi and got in.After some time, she finally arrived at her parents’ house. She saw the s
Sirena walked toward her apartment, the distance not far enough to warrant a vehicle. The evening sky was bright, and the lively atmosphere surrounding her painted a scene of serenity and vigor.As she stepped closer to her apartment, the warm rays of the setting sun bathed her surroundings in golden light. The streets buzzed with activity—families strolled with children laughing gleefully, young couples enjoyed their moments together, and small groups of elderly people engaged in relaxed conversations on park benches. Cyclists and joggers passed by, their energy blending seamlessly with the vibrant ambiance of the sunny afternoon.Sirena took this time to observe her environment, relishing the city's dynamic rhythm. Children's laughter echoed from a nearby park, while the tantalizing aroma of food wafted from street-side cafes and food stalls, awakening her appetite. She noticed a few people sitting outside cafes, savoring coffee and light meals as if embracing the simple joys of lif
"Showered again?" teased James, lounging on the bed with his arm propping up his head. He watched Sirena step out of the bathroom, wrapped in a bathrobe."I’m not going to be your milk cow," Sirena muttered, drawing a hearty laugh from James."Isn't today supposed to be your day for me, Sweety?" James smirked."But I need to eat, not just satisfy your urges," Sirena retorted as she pulled clothes from the wardrobe James had stocked for her."By the way, why does the number of clothes keep increasing?" she asked, glancing back at James."Well, I figured if I left your clothes here, you wouldn’t sell them," James replied with a sweet smile that made Sirena roll her eyes.She grabbed an evening gown and retreated to the bathroom to get dressed.A moment later, Sirena reemerged, the evening gown hugging her figure more snugly than she had expected."Wow!" James exclaimed, unable to suppress a wide grin. "I didn’t know you’d look so sexy and irresistible in that dress. It makes me want to
A calm night enveloped the city, and the atmosphere outside the restaurant felt comfortable. They walked together, enjoying the cool night breeze. The streetlights sparkled, creating a romantic ambiance."Did you enjoy the dinner?" James asked."Yes, I really enjoyed it," Sirena replied."Same here," James answered. "For me, this dinner was truly enjoyable. We should do this again," he added.Finally, they moved on to continue their journey home, with warm hearts and the sweet memory of the dinner. That moment became a beautiful memory they would always cherish.They got into the car to head back to the apartment."Oh, by the way, tonight, don't forget to wear the nightgown I gave you. It's your punishment for selling all of my gifts," James, who was driving, said."That's unfair!" Sirena responded."That's a light punishment. So, I want you to wear the red one, to light up our night," he teased, making Sirena glare at him. James always liked teasing her.Sirena always showed a shy bu
“Finally back to campus,” Siren murmured as she stood in front of the campus.There were many students walking in front of the gate. Siren walked into the grand, tall building.She felt an intense enthusiasm as she stepped inside. The smell of fresh paint and the cleanliness of the building added to her excitement. Inside, she was greeted by the hum of conversations among students who were reconnecting after the long holiday.Siren walked toward the main hall of the campus, where she saw several of her classmates already gathered. They looked cheerful, sharing stories about their holiday experiences. She felt relieved to meet the people who had been part of her life for so long.“Hey, Siren! You finally came!” Elda shouted, rushing toward her. Elda's cheerful face made Siren smile broadly.“I can’t wait to start classes again!” Siren replied. She missed the atmosphere of learning and discussing with her friends.They began walking toward the classroom, discussing class plans and proje
On the other hand, Sirena settled down on a chair in the library. She didn’t know that status and position held so much value in this campus.Since the moment she returned to campus, she couldn’t stop receiving bullying and insults from other students, all because of Claudya and her gang's provocations. It was all due to her father’s company experiencing a drastic decline, the falling stock prices, and even her father’s tragic decision to end his life.“So tired of avoiding annoying people,” she murmured, closing her eyes as she sat there.*Knock! Knock! Knock!*Sirena lifted her head when she heard a knock on her desk. She saw a man standing in front of her.The man smiled sweetly at Sirena. “How are you?” greeted a man named Gavindra.“Gavin?” Sirena asked, looking at the person before her. He was also a student, one year above her.Gavindra, known as Gavin among his campus friends, was a cheerful and energetic figure. Amid the gloomy atmosphere that Sirena was enduring, his warm sm
Bruk!"Is this how you behave now, Siren?!" Ronald asked firmly, his sharp gaze piercing through."What do you mean?" Sirena asked, frowning in confusion."How much money do you need? Do you want branded goods or a car? I can give you all that. Why would you stoop so low to become some old man's mistress?" Ronald asked, clearly upset.Sirena stared coldly at the man in front of her, feeling both angry and hurt. She clenched her fists, trying to suppress the pain gnawing at her chest. Her sharp eyes locked onto Ronald's, filled with suppressed rage. "Ronald, you have no right to speak to me like that," she said, her voice cold but firm. "And what do you mean by accusing me like that?"Ronald scoffed. "I just want to know why you're involved with that old man. You must be after his money, right?" he accused.Sirena tried to hold back her emotions. "You know nothing about my life now, Ronald. Maybe you've forgotten, but you were the first person to leave me when I needed support."Ronald
"Sirena!" called Elda, running toward Sirena, who was napping in her favorite spot, resting her head against a shady tree trunk."Sirena, wake up! It's urgent!" Elda said, gently tapping Sirena's shoulder until she opened her eyes."What is it?" Sirena asked, frowning in confusion, still half-asleep."Look at this!" Elda showed her phone screen. On it was a picture of Sirena kissing a mysterious man inside a car. The camera clearly captured Sirena's face, but the man's face was blurry and unrecognizable."Do you know that because of this photo, the entire campus is in an uproar? They're claiming you're some sugar daddy's kept woman!""What?" Sirena gasped, utterly shocked.She sat up straight, her face turning pale with panic. "Are you serious, Elda?" she asked, grabbing the phone from her friend's hand to get a closer look at the picture. Her cheeks flushed with embarrassment and confusion."I'm serious, Sirena! Everyone's talking about it. Some are even placing bets on who the myste
Currently, James and Sirena were in the car. During the drive, James's phone kept ringing, but he refused to answer it. He stayed focused on driving, while Sirena occasionally glanced at him, confused.After the fourth call, Sirena finally spoke."Why don’t you answer? It might be important," the beautiful woman suggested.“It’s not important!” James replied, his eyes fixed on the road.Hearing his firm response, Sirena chose to stay quiet and turned her gaze to the window.“I want to revise our contract,” James suddenly said, catching Sirena off guard.“Why so sudden?” she asked, genuinely surprised.“I’m strictly forbidding you from drinking with any other men besides me!” James declared firmly.“W-what? Why would you do that?” Sirena protested, clearly unhappy.James turned to her with a serious expression, trying to convey his feelings.“Because I don’t want any other men seeing you when you’re drunk,” he said with conviction. It was clear James didn’t want anyone witnessing how a
“This tigress, really,” James muttered, feeling utterly ridiculous for not being able to control his pounding heart and blushing face.James tried to focus on the road, but it was nearly impossible to ignore Sirena's intense gaze and her soft hand still cupping his cheek. “Siren, come on, sit properly. It’s dangerous if you keep this up,” he said with a tense smile.Sirena chuckled, her gaze unapologetic. “You really are handsome, James. Especially like this—it’s even more obvious,” she teased.James bit his lip, struggling to control his erratic heartbeat. He knew Sirena was drunk and probably wouldn’t remember any of this tomorrow, but for some reason, her words and gaze were so enticing, breaking down his defenses.“If you keep this up, I might completely lose control,” he whispered softly, knowing full well Sirena might not fully grasp what he was saying. Gently, he took her hand away from his face and guided her to sit properly.“Siren, if you want to keep praising me, save it fo
Without letting go of her hand, James led Sirena out of the cinema area and started looking for a sushi restaurant in the mall. As they walked, Sirena felt a surprising sense of comfort with James's demeanor. They resembled an ordinary couple. She glanced at James briefly—always captivating and handsome. Her heart suddenly raced, prompting her to quickly avert her gaze from him.Eventually, they found a quiet restaurant and went inside. After sitting down, James picked up the menu and handed it to Sirena. “Order whatever you like,” he said with a smile. Sirena smiled faintly. “Alright then, I won’t hold back. Be prepared for a hefty bill,” she joked, making James chuckle. “Are you doubting my wealth?” James teased. Sirena shrugged nonchalantly. “Aren’t I the perfect match for you?” James continued with a playful grin. “I’ve got plenty of money, which I know you like. If you’re with me, you get the money and me. A buy-one-get-one deal.” James smirked proudly while Sirena chuckled
"So, what do you want to watch?" James asked as he and Sirena arrived at the cinema. "Hm... I want to watch a horror movie," Sirena answered confidently. "Not scared? Oh, or is it so you can cling to me out of fear?" James teased. "Keep dreaming. That will never happen," Sirena replied with absolute certainty. "Alright, we'll see about that," James said with a smirk. "Wait here, I'll get the tickets." James smiled as he walked toward the ticket counter, occasionally glancing back at Sirena, who was enthusiastically scanning the movie listings. He could sense her excitement about this outing. "Does she really need to look that excited? Such a cute little tiger," James thought to himself with a small smile. While selecting the tickets, James couldn't help but imagine how funny it would be if Sirena ended up getting scared and clinging to him, despite her earlier confident denial. Meanwhile, Sirena stood casually, looking around the cinema area. She couldn't remember the last tim
“Siren!” Ronald called out as the class had ended and all the students were leaving the room one by one.Siren, still sitting in the classroom, turned toward Ronald with a cold gaze.“Do you have to look at me like that? This is our first meeting after everything that happened,” Ronald said, looking irritated.“What do you want? I don’t have much time,” Siren replied, still with a cold tone.“I’m sorry for what happened to your family, especially the death of your late father,” Ronald said.“Oh, yeah. Thanks,” Siren answered, standing up from her seat while grabbing her bag.“Excuse me, I’m leaving,” Siren said as Ronald blocked her way.“You’re being so cold to me. Do you really have to act like that?” Ronald asked.“Because I have no reason to be friendly with you,” Siren answered, walking away, leaving Ronald feeling frustrated.“Damn! She’s still so arrogant, even after losing everything!” Ronald grumbled.Siren stepped out of the classroom with mixed feelings. Every corner of the
“Siren!” Elda ran towards Siren, who was sitting under her favorite tree on campus, wearing earphones and listening to calming music.“Siren!” Elda tapped her shoulder.Siren was momentarily startled when her shoulder was tapped. She quickly removed her earphones and turned, finding Elda crouching next to her, her face full of energy."Elda, what's up?" Siren asked with a faint smile. She was used to Elda's always cheerful energy."I have good news, Siren! You won't believe it!" Elda said, grinning, her eyes sparkling with excitement.Siren raised an eyebrow, curious. "What? Tell me!"Elda took a deep breath, ready to share the news that seemed so important to her.“Ronald, he’s back at campus after taking a year off.”Thud!Siren was utterly shocked to hear that. Yes, who doesn’t know? Everyone on campus knew that Ronald was Siren’s ex. They met when Siren first started college, and Ronald was her senior."Ah, so he’s back after such a long break?" Siren asked.Elda nodded enthusiast
On her way to class, Sirena kept overhearing female students talking about James, who had visited the campus yesterday. James had suddenly become a campus celebrity with a swarm of admirers. She couldn’t imagine what would happen if they knew she had once been James’s bedmate.As Sirena approached her classroom, she caught snippets of a conversation between Claudya and her friends.“Are you serious? Your parents know Mr. James's family?” Ana asked.“Of course,” Claudya replied with a broad smile. “And apparently, James is single right now. Hmm... isn’t this the perfect opportunity for me?” she chuckled.“Wow, if you and James got together, you’d be the perfect match,” said Glade.“Totally! He’s handsome, and you’re gorgeous. You two would be a power couple,” Cherry added.“Absolutely,” Ana agreed.Sirena listened to their conversation about James and Claudya. Although she didn’t care, her heart felt strangely unsettled and irritated.She tried to maintain her composure despite their e